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News, Thu, Mar 26, 2026 | Shawwal 7, 1447
Kingdom opens new shipping route to Bahrain
Saudi Arabia:
The Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani,
launched a maritime link with Bahrain through the Gulf Shuttle shipping service
operated by MSC, via King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.
It is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to
enhance maritime connectivity and expand shipping networks, the Saudi Press
Agency reported on Wednesday.
The shuttle service connects King Abdulaziz Port
with Khalifa bin Salman Port in Bahrain, with a capacity of up to 3,000 standard
containers.
This initiative is part of Mawani’s efforts to
strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub and a key link
connecting three continents, the SPA stated.
King Abdulaziz Port is one of the Kingdom’s vital
ports connecting it to global economies. It is distinguished by advanced
infrastructure and integrated logistics facilities and includes 43 berths, with
a capacity of up to 105 million tonnes of cargo and containers.