Saudi Arabia will expand food-supply infrastructure at King Abdulaziz Port, according to Arab News. The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) signed a SR200 million ($53.2 million) deal with Arabian Agricultural Services Co. (Arasco).
The contract was signed by Suliman bin Khalid Al-Mazroua, president of Mawani, and Arasco CEO Ziyad A. Alsheikh. The project supports the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. It strengthens Saudi Arabia’s goal of becoming a global logistics hub.
Mawani said the facility will boost supply chains and improve port efficiency. It will also foster private-sector partnerships and advance Saudi Vision 2030.
The logistics hub will cover 40,000 sq. meters. It will handle key food commodities and feature grain storage silos with 100,000 tonnes capacity. The facility will include a vehicle-loading area, conveyor systems, and ship-unloading equipment connecting Berths 37 and 39.
The project will speed up port operations and reduce cargo turnaround times. It will create over 3,000 jobs and support skills development.
King Abdulaziz Port already has 43 berths and handles more than 105 million tonnes annually. This new hub will attract global logistics firms and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional logistics center.
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