Saudi Mawani: 12.07% increase in container handling across ports in 2023

Saudi Mawani: 12.07% increase in container handling across ports in 2023

Riyadh: Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani" announced a 12.07% increase in container handling across the ports under its management in 2023, according to a press release from the authority.

According to the release, a total of 8,443,746 TEUs were handled, marking a noteworthy rise from the 7,534,307 TEUs handled in 2022. The Kingdom's overall ports recorded a 9.01% increase in annual container handling for 2023, reaching 11,380,302 TEUs compared to 10,439,620 TEUs in 2022.

Furthermore, exported containers under Mawani reached 2,586,722 TEUs, representing a 15.56% increase compared to 2,238,390 TEUs in 2022. Imported containers reached 2,619,534 TEUs, recording a 12.68% increase compared to 2,324,684 TEUs in 2022. Transshipment containers also experienced an 8.96% increase in volume, with 3,237,490 TEUs transshipped in 2023 compared to 2,971,233 TEUs in 2022.

In terms of the Kingdom's total ports, exported containers saw a 13.88% increase, reaching 2,744,332 TEUs compared to 2,409,767 TEUs in 2022. Imported containers witnessed a 10.51% increase, reaching 2,737,910 TEUs compared to 2,477,555 TEUs in 2022. Transshipment containers recorded a 6.23% increase, reaching 5,896,060 TEUs in 2023 compared to 5,552,298 TEUs in 2022.

This positive growth in container handling validates the Kingdom's successful role in developing the maritime sector and logistics services, aiming to enhance operational