Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani", announced a 12.07% increase in container handling

Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani", announced a 12.07% increase in container handling

Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani", announced a 12.07% increase in container handling across the ports under its management in 2023. A total of 8,443,746 TEU were handled, marking a noteworthy rise from the 7,534,307 TEU handled in 2022. The Kingdom's overall ports recorded a 9.01% increase in annual container handling for 2023, reaching 11,380,302 TEU compared to 10,439,620 TEU in 2022.

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

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