Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,, July 5, 2025 / Prnewswire / – in a strategic decision to strengthen Saudi Arabia Logistics infrastructure, SES Excellence Eng. Saleh bin nasser al-jasserMinister of Transport and Logistics Services and President of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), threw the foundation stone for a new logistics corridor connecting the Islamic port of Jeddah to Al-Khumrah Logistics Park.
The ceremony attended by the president of Mawani Eng. Suliman Almazroua, alongside senior officials and managers of the transport and logistics ecosystem.
Developed and implemented by Mawani, the Corridor project is assessed at $ 183.7 million and doors 17 kilometerswith two lanes in each direction. It is 12 viaducts,, Emergency access points,, Maintenance facilitiesand a Complete rainwater drainage systemoffering an uninterrupted truck movement between the port and the logistics park while bypassing Jeddah urban road network.
Minister Al-Jasser stressed that the dedicated corridor Increase the manipulation capacity of Jeddah Islamic Port by 10%Rationalize truck flows and improve road safety by separating the circulation of heavy trucks from general urban traffic. The project should also reduce congestion, noise and visual pollutionWhile contributing to the drop in carbon emissions and a better urban living environment.
“This initiative is a key step in the national transport and logistics strategy, strengthening the kingdom’s ambition to become a global logistics center connecting three continents,” said Al-Jasser.
The corridor strengthens the multimodal integration and the efficiency of the supply chain, while improving the facilitation of the trade and the operational performance of the Jeddah Islamic Port. It also unlocks new investment opportunities in the region and creates added value for carriers, importers, exporters, maritime companies and users of logistics parks.
The Islamic port of Jeddah is a major bridge on the Red Sea coast, covering 12.5 square kilometers with 62 versatile placesAdvanced terminals and specialized facilities that support regional and international trade.
This project represents another important step in advancement Saudi Arabia The logistics sector and achieving the objectives of economic diversification and connectivity of the 2030 vision.
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