The Saudi Ports Authority has revealed the addition of Jubail Commercial Port to the India Gulf Service 1 shipping route by ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd.
The newest cargo service route will contribute to fulfilling the ambitions of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy to upscale the Kingdom’s integration with global trade networks besides improving its score in the UNCTAD’s Liner Shipping Connectivity Index to 80 points.
Kicking off in February, the weekly service will link the Kingdom to the ports of Jebel Ali, Karachi, Mundra, Sohar, Shuaiba, and Umm Qasar on board three containerships with an average carrying capacity of 2,400 TEUs.
A strategic trade gateway for the Kingdom’s Eastern Region and its industrial and petrochemical complexes, the Arabian Gulf port is modernly equipped to handle all kinds of vessels and goods alongside delivering a host of world-class offerings to local importers and exporters.
Saudi Ports Authority was established in 1976 to oversee the operations of the Saudi ports. Since its inception, Mawani has been keen on transforming the Saudi ports into investment platforms and facilitating the Kingdom’s trade with the rest of the world.
The Authority seeks to achieve an effective regulatory and commercial environment supported by an operating model that enables growth and innovation in the Kingdoms maritime industry. It also envisions developing a sustainable and prosperous ports sector to consolidate the Kingdoms position as a leading global logistics hub.