Mawani pushes the KSA’s logistics efficiency index up by 17 spots

Saudi Ports AuthorityMawani has helped the country achieve a 17-rank jump in the World Bank’s logistics efficiency index, reaching the 38th position out of 160 countries, according to a statement. The kingdom’s container handling ranking also rose eight ranks to reach the 16th place out of 100 ports globally. The nation’s maritime navigation network connectivity index also reached the highest regional progress, the statement adds, citing a UNCTAD report.

Mawani also boosted the attractiveness of Saudi ports: Mawani has inked agreements to establish five new logistics parks and centers, supported by investments surpassing SAR 4 bn. These included the development of logistics parks at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, the establishment of a logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port, as well as a comprehensive bunker station at King Fahad Industrial Port in Yanbu.