The Saudi National Authority of Mawani Ports announced today the start-up, in collaboration with the terminal group DP World of Dubai, the expansion works of the Jeddah container terminal South Container Terminal (JSCT) of the Port of Jeddah which is operated by the Emirati group. The project involves an investment of three billion riyals ($800 million) and will allow to significantly increase traffic capacity annual containerized capacity of the port terminal, raising it from 1.8 million to four million TEUs. In addition, the project includes the purchase of new equipment including new ship-to-shore cranes that by the end of 2025 they will rise from 14 to 17 units.

At the same time, DP World is also investing in the creation of a logistics area in Jeddah that will occupy an area of 415 thousand square meters which is expected to become operational in the second quarter of next year.