The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has signed a contract with Arabian Agricultural Services Company (ARASCO) to establish a logistics center for storage and distribution at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. The project carries an investment value of SAR 200 million and spans 40,000 square meters, contributing to enhancing the Kingdom’s food security and increasing port capacity, in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy to cement Saudi Arabia’s position as a global logistics hub.
The contract was signed by the President of Mawani, Eng. Suliman bin Khalid Al-Mazroua, and the CEO of ARASCO, Mr. Ziyad A. Alsheikh, in the presence of Eng. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Khuraif, Chairman of ARASCO, along with several officials.
This contract aligns with Mawani’s efforts to strengthen national supply chains and boost operational efficiency at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. It also reflects Mawani’s commitment to supporting private-sector partnerships and providing world-class infrastructure that advances the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 while solidifying the Kingdom’s standing as a global logistics hub bridging the three continents.
The project represents a major milestone in enhancing Saudi Arabia’s role as a leading regional logistics center. It is expected to create over 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, support national and regional supply and distribution networks, and deliver value-added services that contribute to economic growth and development across the Kingdom.
The investment aims to enhance King Abdulaziz Port’s capabilities in grain discharge and storage through the development of warehouses with a capacity of up to 100,000 metric tons. It also includes constructing an integrated vehicle-loading facility, installing conveyor belts, and developing ship-unloading equipment to link berths 37 and 39, boosting operational efficiency and ensuring seamless integration between the port and the broader transport and logistics ecosystem.
King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam serves as a major gateway connecting the Kingdom to global markets. It features advanced infrastructure and comprehensive logistics facilities that attract leading international companies, with 43 fully equipped berths and an annual handling capacity of 105 million tons of cargo and containers.
