3 Saudi ports add 5 new shipping services from Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

General view of the Jeddahl Islamic Port. (SPA file photo)
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Updated 03 February 2025
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3 Saudi ports add 5 new shipping services from Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

  • Connections between Jeddah, Dammam and Jubail ports with key counterparts in Asia, Africa and Europe

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Ports — also known as Mawani — on Sunday announced the addition of five new shipping services from Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk to Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, and Jubail Commercial Port.

In a news release, Mawani said the new services would connect the three Saudi seaports with those in Aqaba in Jordan, Port Said in Egypt, Tangier in Morocco, Algeciras in Spain, Jebel Ali in the UAE, Mundar and Pipavav in India, and Salalah in Oman.

They will have a total capacity of 19,869 containers that are 6 meters in length.

The new additions are expected to enhance the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s pivotal ports in the region and globally, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Mawani stated that efforts to widen the Kingdom’s position in the maritime navigation network connectivity index are in line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics Services.

Jeddah Islamic Port was earlier chosen as a center for the Gemini cooperation agreement between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

This will consist of around 340 modern and efficient vessels to cover seven trades and offer 57 services including mainliner and dedicated shuttle services.


Prince Sattam University to showcase innovative solutions, emerging technologies at World Defense Show

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Prince Sattam University to showcase innovative solutions, emerging technologies at World Defense Show

  • The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries

RIYADH: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University is to take part in the World Defense Show, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, which takes place from Feb. 8-12 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The university’s participation in this international event marks a strategic step aimed at strengthening the role of Saudi academic institutions in the national research and development ecosystem.

The university is capable of achieving that by highlighting its applied research outputs and emerging technologies in the fields of defense and security in a way that enhances the efficiency of national industries and provides innovative, actionable solutions to address security and technological challenges.

The university will showcase at its exhibition pavilion a range of distinguished innovations developed within its premises, including artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, advanced control and monitoring systems, and intelligent surveillance systems.

The achievements reflect the university’s commitment to leveraging scientific research to serve vital national sectors, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing national human capabilities and supporting the transition to a knowledge-based and innovation-driven national economy.

The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries, open new channels of collaboration with global and local institutions and companies, attract attention to the applied research produced by the university, and encourage researchers and students to engage in major national projects.