Jeddah Islamic Port announces new service connecting major Chinese ports
The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has announced the addition of the new shipping service “CBS” to Jeddah Islamic Port via the Chinese shipping line “NewNew Line.”
This step represents Mawani’s efforts to improve the Kingdom’s position on the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index, enhance operational efficiency at ports, and strengthen the Kingdom’s connectivity with global markets.
The new shipping service links Jeddah Islamic Port with the ports of Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai and Guangzhou in China, and Damietta in Egypt, through regular weekly trips with a capacity of up to 4,000 TEUs. It is the 14th service added by “Mawani” in cooperation with major global shipping lines since the beginning of 2024.
Jeddah Islamic Port is a significant logistical and commercial hub on the Red Sea coast, extending over an area of 12.5 square kilometres and including 62 berths, highlighted a release.
Source : Our Correspondent