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SHIPPING + MARITIME-
Mawani partners with MSC to boost Middle East-Asia connectivity: The Saudi Port Authority (Mawani) has added a new shipping service — Clanga — by shipping giant MSC to boost Saudi Arabia’s connectivity with Far East ports, according to a statement. The service will directly link King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam with ports in Singapore, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Shekou by offering weekly trips with 15k TEUs.
Mawani has been on a roll: Mawani recently added Milaha Gulf Express 2 by Qatar Navigation (Milaha) to boost Saudi Arabia’s connectivity with Chinese and Indian ports. The new shipping service aims to connect King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam with seven regional and international ports, including Ningbo, Shanghai, and Sheouki in China, Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India, Sohar in Oman, and Hamad in Qatar through bi-weekly trips with a 9k TEUs capacity.
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