Saudi Ports See 12% Container Growth in July

By Maria Kalamatas | August 12, 2025
Riyadh — Container traffic in Saudi Arabia rose 12% in July.
The increase is compared to the same month last year.
Officials said the growth came from more imports and exports.
New cranes and storage areas improved port operations.
Jeddah Islamic Port handled the largest share.
King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam also reported strong gains.
Waiting times for ships fell.
Loading speed improved.
The ports form part of a national logistics plan.
The aim is to make Saudi Arabia a trade link between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The post Saudi Ports See 12% Container Growth in July appeared first on The Logistic News.
Share this post
Related
Posts
U.S. court rejects NLRB’s Cemex unionization rule
A U.S. federal appeals court has rejected a controversial labor policy known as the Cemex standard, dealing a significant setback...
FMC monitoring war impact on ocean freight rates
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has confirmed it is closely monitoring the impact of the Iran conflict on ocean...
Ethiopian Cargo joins Freightos digital booking platform
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services is preparing to join the WebCargo by Freightos digital booking platform at the end of...
EFW signs A330 freighter conversion deal with APAL
Elbe Flugzeugwerke has signed a deal with Hong Kong-based lessor Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group for the conversion of an...