RIYADH, Saudi Arabia,June 3, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has secured top honors at the Transport& Logistics Middle East (TLME) Awards 2025, winning the'Ports Infrastructure'and'Logistics Hub'awards at a ceremony held in Dubai, UAE.
These awards underscore the Kingdom's robust progress in fortifying its port infrastructure and logistics capabilities. Key milestones include the largest privatization contracts in Saudi port history — involving the development and operation of container terminals at Jeddah Islamic Port and KingAbdulaziz PortinDammam, with investments exceedingSAR 16 billionin collaboration with the private sector.
Mawani has also launched infrastructure projects worth overSAR 640 millionat Jeddah Islamic Port, including berth deepening and new construction to accommodate ultra-large container vessels of up to 24,000 TEUs. These initiatives align with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy to positionSaudi Arabiaas a global logistics hub bridging three continents.
Additionally, Mawani has signed agreements to develop 20 logistics parks across the Kingdom's ports, with investments surpassingSAR 10 billion. Among these is theMiddle East'slargest integrated logistics park, launched by Maersk at Jeddah Islamic Port with aSAR 1.3 billioninvestment.
In 2024, Mawani received eight national, regional, and international awards and began 2025 by winning the'Logistics Platform Award'at the ShipTek International Awards.
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SOURCE The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani)