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Leaders
2 days ago
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Mawani Launches FRS1 Shipping Service at Jeddah Islamic Port to Strengthen Global Links
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has introduced CStar Line's new Far East-Red Sea service (FRS1) at Jeddah Islamic Port, reinforcing the port's role as a key strategic logistics hub on the Red Sea. This initiative is aimed at enhancing global connectivity, increasing operational efficiency, and expanding the port's maritime network. The FRS1 service links Jeddah Islamic Port with five key ports across Asia and the Middle East: Ningbo, Shanghai, and Nansha in China; Aqaba in Jordan; and Ain Sokhna in Egypt. The service has a carrying capacity of up to 2,000 TEUs. This addition supports Mawani's broader goals of improving Saudi Arabia's performance in global logistics rankings and driving national export growth. It also aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which seeks to position the Kingdom as a global logistics powerhouse connecting three continents. Related Topics : Mawani Adds 'MXS1' Shipping Service of 'Silmar Group' Company to Jeddah Port 'Milaha Gulf Express 2': Mawani Announces New Shipping Service Affairs of Two Holy Mosques Launches Tawaf, Sa'i Travel Experience AlUla Wins Best Sustainable Pavilion Award at Arabian Travel Market 2024 Short link : Post Views: 10 Related Stories
Leaders
13-06-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Mawani Enhances Saudi Ports with Launch of MSC Himalaya Express Service
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has introduced the MSC Himalaya Express shipping service to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and Jubail Commercial Port. This strategic development is designed to strengthen national exports and boost the global and regional competitiveness of both ports. 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. Related Topics : Mawani Adds 'MXS1' Shipping Service of 'Silmar Group' Company to Jeddah Port 'Milaha Gulf Express 2': Mawani Announces New Shipping Service Affairs of Two Holy Mosques Launches Tawaf, Sa'i Travel Experience AlUla Wins Best Sustainable Pavilion Award at Arabian Travel Market 2024 Short link : Post Views: 110 Related Stories
Al Etihad
29-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE to remain a top travel destination through 2030
30 Apr 2025 00:12 MAYS IBRAHIM (DUBAI)The UAE is expected to remain among the top destinations for travel and tourism spending in the Middle East through 2030, according to new projections unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in 2025 ATM Trends Report data presented by Dave Goodger, Managing Director for EMEA at Tourism Economics, shows that the UAE and Saudi Arabia are set to exceed $50 billion in total travel expenditure by the end of the decade. Both countries are also forecast to witness sustained growth across all travel segments - including leisure, business, and inbound UAE is on track to achieve annual growth rates of 9% in business travel spending and 5% in both leisure and inbound travel through the end of the decade, the report Middle East's tourism volume will more than double from 2019 levels by 2030, Goodger said, citing Tourism Economics than 85% of the region's tourism growth over the next five years will come from international visitors, he added. Younger, Wealthier Travellers Outbound travel from the Middle East is also booming. Travellers from the GCC have one of the highest propensities globally to travel abroad, with average outbound trip durations of 7.6 nights - well above the global average of travellers also spend more per day, with the region becoming a vital source market for destinations worldwide, from Morocco and Turkey to Thailand and the key driver of this growth in the region is the rise of younger, wealthier travellers with a high appetite for luxury and authentic experiences, according to travellers are significantly more likely to use advanced technology such as AI chatbots and travel planning tools, he to 60% of UAE travellers now rely on AI for all aspects of their trip planning - a figure much higher than the global average. Growth Drivers Goodger also noted that cultural and entertainment events, including concerts, festivals, and major sporting competitions, are attracting tourists to the travel, particularly the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector, is also seeing rapid growth, he like the ATM itself – which last year generated $2.5 billion in business deals and welcomed 45,000 attendees – demonstrate the strong ROI such gatherings bring to key enablers of the tourism surge in the region include technology and pointed out that Gulf carriers account for 12% of all global aircraft orders – a figure that far exceeds the region's share of international air restrictive visa policies could boost visitor numbers from some markets by up to 40%, he cruise sector is also seeing growth, which bolsters regional connectivity. Goodger noted that Middle East ports are expected to record more than 300,000 cruise visits in 2025. The report's data shows that Dubai and Abu Dhabi enjoy the highest share of regional passenger days in the Middle East.
Leaders
04-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Mawani: CMA CGM Launch New Shipping Routes to India, Oman, Iraq
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has introduced two new CMA CGM shipping services—India Red Sea Express (BIGEX3) and India Upper Gulf Express (BIGEX4)—at Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam. These additional infrastructures aim to strengthen maritime connectivity, boost trade, and support Saudi Arabia's import and export sector. BIGEX3 connects Jeddah Islamic Port with Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India, as well as Salalah in Oman, offering a total capacity of 2,633 TEUs. Meanwhile, BIGEX4 links King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam to Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India, and Umm Qasr in Iraq, with a total capacity of 3,527 TEUs. This expansion aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics hub and a key trade link between three continents. Related Topics : Mawani Adds 'MXS1' Shipping Service of 'Silmar Group' Company to Jeddah Port 'Milaha Gulf Express 2': Mawani Announces New Shipping Service Affairs of Two Holy Mosques Launches Tawaf, Sa'i Travel Experience AlUla Wins Best Sustainable Pavilion Award at Arabian Travel Market 2024 Khaled Al-Otaishan on Kuwait Invasion: Saudi Battalion Defends Khafji against Iraqi Brigade -2 Short link : Post Views: 7 Related Stories
