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Shipping Surge: Saudi Ports Handle Record Container Volumes in May

Shipping Surge: Saudi Ports Handle Record Container Volumes in May

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June 9, 2025
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

By Maria Kalamatas | The Logistic News
June 9, 2025 – Section: Maritime

In a signal of Saudi Arabia’s growing role in regional trade, the nation’s ports recorded a 13% year-over-year increase in container traffic during May 2025. According to data released by Mawani, the Saudi Ports Authority, terminals across the Kingdom processed 720,684 TEUs—marking a new monthly benchmark.

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The rise isn’t accidental. It reflects broader changes in Gulf shipping patterns, fueled by investment in infrastructure and a push to make Saudi Arabia a top-tier logistics hub.

“Trade isn’t just passing through Saudi ports anymore—it’s flowing through them by design,” said Sami Al-Harbi, an independent logistics analyst based in Riyadh. “This growth shows what happens when port operations are modernized and policy aligns with economic ambition.”

Over the past two years, the Kingdom has poured resources into terminal upgrades, digital platforms, and real-time cargo management. Customs clearance has also improved, helping vessels reduce time spent at berth.

The result is a system that moves faster, works smarter, and competes harder. Both import and export activity saw gains, especially in construction materials, electronics, and fast-moving consumer goods.

Behind the numbers is a larger strategy. Under its Vision 2030 plan, Saudi Arabia has made logistics a cornerstone of economic diversification. The goal? To become the region’s preferred maritime gateway—and eventually, a connector between Asia, Africa, and Europe.

What’s different now is that this goal is beginning to materialize.

“The growth we’re seeing in May is a glimpse of what’s ahead,” said Huda Kareem, a port operations manager in Dammam. “The infrastructure is in place. The systems are online. The market is responding.”

With feeder links expanding across the Red Sea and into East Africa, the ports are also gaining traction as alternatives to long-congested regional hubs.

If the trend continues, May won’t be a peak. It will be a preview.

✎ Maria Kalamatas
Senior Correspondent – Maritime Affairs
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