Mawani Enhances Saudi Ports with Launch of MSC Himalaya Express Service
The new service provides direct connections to 12 major regional and international destinations: Jebel Ali and Abu Dhabi (UAE), Hamad Port (Qatar), Nhava Sheva, Mundra, and Vizhinjam (India), Sines (Portugal), Gioia Tauro and Genoa (Italy), and Valencia, Barcelona, and Malaga (Spain). It offers a significant capacity of up to 14,000 TEUs.
This initiative supports Mawani's broader mission to improve the Kingdom's ranking in global logistics performance and enhance operational efficiency across its port network. It also aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position Saudi Arabia as a leading global logistics hub bridging three continents.
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