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The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) launched in April the Levante Express service by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) at the Jeddah Islamic Port to strengthen connectivity to ports across both northern and southern Europe. The new service reflects investors’ confidence in the port's operational efficiency and its ability to handle diverse cargo types and ship sizes, the Saudi Press Agency said. This aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS), which aims to solidify Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics hub connecting three continents.
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) said in a key milestone the first container shipment was transported by rail from Jubail Commercial Port to Riyadh Dry Port, a major step that will help improve transportation and logistics efficiency in the kingdom.