Centre; His Excellency Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of PCFC.


Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, and King Abdullah Port. The Jeddah Islamic Port, in particular, made significant strides in 2024, climbing from 41st to 32nd place in the global rankings. Saudi Arabia’s investments are also


focused on creating dedicated logistics zones around key ports. These zones are designed to increase the efficiency of goods movement and attract international businesses looking for well-connected, state-of-the-art facilities. At Jeddah Islamic Port, one of the largest logistics centers in the region is being developed, with a SAR1.3 billion investment from global shipping giant Maersk. This center, which covers 225,000 square meters, is expected to increase the port’s capacity and improve logistics capabilities. Other major projects include the northern expansion of Jeddah Islamic Port, which will increase its capacity from 2.5 million TEUs to an impressive 6.2 million TEUs. The goal is to position Saudi Arabia as a leader in global logistics by improving its shipping capabilities, reducing congestion, and speeding up the movement of goods across its ports. As part of Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision 2030 initiative, Mawani is focused on digitalizing its ports to improve efficiency. The introduction of a comprehensive Port Community System is central to


Inauguration ceremony at the new headquarters in Dubai Maritime City.


Sultan bin Sulayem opens Ports,


Customs, and Free Zone Corporation’s new HQ in Dubai Maritime City.


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