Jeddah: The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new "RSX1" shipping service operated by Goodrich Maritime to Jeddah Islamic Port. This move enhances the competitiveness of Saudi ports, expands maritime connectivity, improves operational efficiency, and supports national exports-further reflecting the Kingdom's leading position in maritime transport and global supply chains.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the new service links Jeddah Islamic Port with three regional and international ports: Port Sudan in Sudan, Port of Djibouti in Djibouti, and Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates, with a handling capacity of up to 720 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEUs).
This development comes as part of Mawani's efforts to improve the Kingdom's global performance indicators and facilitate the movement of national exports in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub connecting three continents.
Jeddah Islamic Port is one of the region's most prominent ports in terms of capacity, handling up to 130 million tons. It features advanced infrastructure, including 62 multi-purpose berths, as well as several specialized terminals: two for container handling, two for general cargo, and two shipyards for vessel repair and maintenance. Additionally, there are multiple berths designated for marine services.