Dammam: The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the launch of Evergreen Marine's new 'ARPG' shipping service at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, further enhancing the Kingdom's maritime connectivity with nine regional and international ports.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the new service strengthens Saudi Arabia's logistics network by linking Dammam with key ports across Asia and the Middle East, including Port Klang (Malaysia), Laem Chabang (Thailand), Vung Tau (Vietnam), Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Yantian, Ningbo, and Shanghai (China), Umm Qasr (Iraq), and Jebel Ali (UAE). The service will operate with a carrying capacity of up to 9,466 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
Mawani stated that the addition of the ARPG service affirms King Abdulaziz Port's strategic role in international trade and enhances its competitiveness for exporters, importers, and shipping agents. It also supports the Kingdom's efforts to boost operational efficiency and improve its position in global logistics performance indicators.
The move aligns with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which seeks to position Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub connecting three continents.