Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) las launched a new service, ECRC, at Jeddah Islamic Port, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced. 

 

This expansion strengthens the kingdom's maritime connectivity with the world and underscores the port's competitive advantage and operational efficiency, a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report said.

 

The ECRC shipping service will connect Jeddah Islamic Port with Ningbo, Xiamen, and Nansha in China; Klang in Malaysia; Aqaba in Jordan; and Sokhna in Egypt through regular bi-monthly trips.

 

Global market integration

The new service aligns with Mawani's strategy to enhance Saudi Arabia's global market integration. This initiative contributes to the National Transport and Logistics Services Strategy, positioning the kingdom as a global logistics hub and a bridge between three continents.

 

Jeddah Islamic Port's recent listing on the London Metal Exchange (LME) further solidifies its global logistics position.--TradeArabia News Service