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Mawani + Al Jeri partner up on two logistics zones: The Saudi Port Authority (Mawani) and Al Jeri Logistics Services have inked two contracts worth SAR 160 mn to develop two logistics zones for storing and handling container at Jeddah Islamic Port and King AbdulAziz Port in Dammam, according to a press release. The zones aim to strategically position Saudi Arabia as a logistics hub and a gateway for the three continents.
The details: The two zones — which cover an area up to 150k sqm — will aim to increase the operational efficacy of both ports, strengthen trade, and streamline supply chain operations in line with Saudi Arabia’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
What we don’t know: It is unclear at this stage how Al Jeri will contribute to the development of the logistics zones. The firm operates a service fleet of over 1,250 trucks and 3k trailers to transport asphalt, industrial and consumer grade fuels including A1 jet fuel, cement, and general goods, according to the company’s website.
There’s been a lot of action this year at Jeddah Islamic Port: Mawani DP World broke ground on a SAR 900 mn logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port back in May which is set to open in 2Q 2025. The port authority and Global Maritime Services Company also finalized the blueprint for a SAR 219 mn development at Globe Park in Jeddah Islamic Port that same month. Mawani also partnered with MSC logistics arm Medlog to establish a SAR 175 mn integrated logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port earlier this year in March.
