DAMMAM: The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) is significantly enhancing the Kingdom’s trade capabilities by launching TPA— a new service by Evergreen, a leading shipping line— connecting King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam with important ports in China and the Pacific Ocean.
This strategic addition opens up new avenues for trade and export movements. It strengthens Saudi Arabia’s relations with global markets and contributes to the development of vital maritime communication routes. It also highlighted Mawani’s ongoing commitment to enhancing port efficiency and infrastructure, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Last year, King Abdul Aziz Port witnessed the laying of the cornerstone for a major expansion project, undertaken in collaboration with the Saudi Global Ports Company.
This SAR7-billion BOT investment will see the capacity of container terminals surge by over 120 percent, reaching 7.5 million TEUs.
The new Evergreen TPA service offers regular weekly voyages with a capacity of up to six thousand TEUs.
Outreach of Saudi Arabia’s New Service
It connects King Abdul Aziz Port with eleven regional and international destinations: Kelang (Malaysia); Cai Mep (Vietnam); Taipei and Kaohsiung (Taiwan); Um Qasr (Iraq); Hong Kong, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Yantian (China); and Jebel Ali (UAE).
