EDECS, a key engineering and construction company, has secured a major infrastructure and road works contract from DP World, a global leader in smart end-to-end supply chain logistics based in Dubai, for the development of the third stage of its Jeddah South Container Terminal in Saudi Arabia.

 

This project is aimed at increasing the port's container handling capacity and supporting the kingdom's maritime logistics and transportation strategy. 

 

EDECS said its scope of work includes infrastructure work on a total of 100,000 sq m including earthwork, paving layers, road marking, electrical networks, sewage networks, firefighting networks and reefer gantries. 

 

On completion, the revamped terminal will see the container handling capacity increase from 2.4 million to 3 million TEUs by 2024. 

 

On the contract win, EDECS said it was delighted to be selected as a key partner in realising Saudi Arabia's ambitious port infrastructure strategy. 

 

"This crucial project aligns with the kingdom's vision to enhance its maritime logistics and transportation capabilities while solidifying Jeddah's position as a pre-eminent trade and logistics hub on the Red Sea coast," said a company spokesman. 

 

"EDECS brings its proven expertise and extensive experience to the forefront, ensuring timely and cost-effective project completion to the highest quality standards. We are committed to playing a pivotal role in unlocking the kingdom's maritime potential and contributing to Jeddah's continued growth as a global trade and logistics centre," he added.-TradeArabia News Service