RIYADH: Saudi ports are on track to equip the workforce with the relevant skills and technology to solve internal and external challenges while facilitating the efficient movement of goods, delivery of services and smooth flow of information thanks to a new agreement.
The Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, has signed a partnership agreement with the Dutch Port of Rotterdam aimed at enhancing cooperation in developing smart ports and human capabilities while exchanging experiences and knowledge, according to a statement.
The agreement aligns with Mawani’s efforts to bolster the competitiveness of Saudi ports globally in cooperation with the National Competitiveness Center.
It also aligns well with the authority’s attempts to support and further enable the maritime transport sector, the ports and the logistics services.
Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will work together to foster digital transformation toward smart ports.
They will collaborate with the marine environment agenda and the green ports initiative to develop the operational and logistical performance in Saudi ports.
The newly signed partnership is also expected to contribute to maximizing the values of complementary work between Mawani and the Port of Rotterdam, which increases the optimal investment of the strategic location occupied by Saudi ports and its capabilities.
In addition, the agreement also sees Mawani benefiting from the operational expertise of the Port of Rotterdam regarding managing ports, developing their business and planning their strategies.
Earlier this month, Mawani announced adding 20 new shipping services in the first half of 2023 in a bid to boost supply chains and consolidate its position as a global logistics center.
At the time, the Saudi Press agency reported that the authority added these new shipping services across Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and Jubail Commercial Port to link the Kingdom with other global ports while facilitating trade and export.
