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  • 01-11-22

    Saudi ports see 10.5 percent increase in container traffic comparing Q3 to year earlier

    (MENAFN) According to a statement, Saudi ports increased container throughput volumes in the third quarter of this year by 10.5 percent to handle 1,981,271 TEUs overall, up from 1,792,978 TEUs handled a year earlier. The rise in container traffic attests to the increased international competitiveness of Saudi ports.

    On the other hand, freight throughput increased 11.56 percent in the third quarter of this year to 82,570,478 tons, up from 74,016,761 tons in the same period last year.

    Additionally, food volume increased 31.84 percent in the third quarter to reach 6,353,863 tons, up from 4,819,380 tons in the same quarter last year.

    Furthermore, while the number of vehicles grew in Q3 2021 compared to the same time in 2021 by 18.55 percent, the quantity of ships anchored at Saudi ports increased by 1.58 percent.

    The Saudi Ports Authority, commonly known as Mawani, has taken a number of steps to advance the country's marine industry, improve its operational effectiveness, and provide an efficient regulatory and legislative framework that supports simplified procedures.

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