Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Port has handled a total of 1,402,200 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) between January and June 2021, an increase of 44.7% compared to the same period last year. 

 

In addition, bulk and general cargo throughput grew by an impressive 77.8% to reach a total of 2,582,153 tonnes, an SPA report said.

 

Commenting on the figures, Jay New, Chief Executive Officer of King Abdullah Port, said: “We are proud of King Abdullah Port’s consistently strong performance, which highlights both our growing operational capabilities and the continuing strength of the Saudi economy. The port has played a pivotal role in the supporting kingdom’s resurgence as we emerge from the pandemic period despite challenging global conditions. 

 

“This success further inspires us on our journey to fulfil the objectives laid out in Vision 2030 and establish Saudi Arabia as a leading global logistics hub connecting three continents.”

 

The announcement of the latest figures continues a positive growth trend for King Abdullah Port. In 2020, the port successfully received three of the world’s largest container ships in the same week thanks to its superior infrastructure and 18-metre-deep berths. 

 

In addition, it was selected as the main logistics terminal on the Red Sea for two of the largest shipping lines, Maersk and MSC, underlining the importance of its location as strategic link between the East and West that supports trade between continents.-- TradeArabia News Service