The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” has signed a contract with Q Saudi to launch development and operational works for an integrated logistics center at Yanbu Commercial Port. The project carries an investment value exceeding SAR 29 million and spans an area of 120,490 square meters, contributing to increased handling capacity in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to solidify the Kingdom’s standing as a global logistics hub.
This initiative reflects Mawani’s ongoing efforts to upgrade port infrastructure across the Kingdom and boost the contribution of the private sector to the national GDP, in addition to strengthening Yanbu Commercial Port’s role as a strategic gateway on the Red Sea.
The contract was signed by H.E. Eng. Sulaiman bin Khalid Al-Mazroua, President of Mawani, and Mr. Abdullah Naeim Qarnabeesh, CEO of Q Saudi, in the presence of senior officials.
The project is set to deliver several economic benefits, including attracting investments from national and international shipping and logistics companies, generating direct and indirect employment opportunities that support economic development, boosting cargo handling volumes, and improving operational efficiency at Yanbu Commercial Port. The center will offer facilities for cargo storage and redistribution, helping meet the needs of shipping and transport companies while supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
It is worth noting that Yanbu Commercial Port is one of the oldest seaports on the Kingdom’s western coast and serves as a key gateway for pilgrims. The port features 12 berths with a total capacity exceeding 13.5 million tons, as well as a passenger terminal with a capacity of 2,000 travelers, a general cargo terminal, and two grain silos with a storage capacity of 20,000 tons each.
