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24.10.2022

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Saudi Ports on the growth path


The Saudi Ports Authority Mawani has reported that the country's gateways moved more than 650,000 teu in September, a rise of 9.2% compared to September 2021, when 602,000 teu were handled.

Exported containers surged to 267,000 teu, an increase of 12.5% compared to the same period last year. Imported containers reached 203,000 teu, 6.7% more than the 188,228 teu recorded in the same period last year. Transhipped containers recorded an 8.6% increase, to reach 272,000 teu, up from 250,000 teu recorded in the same month last year.

With the stability of shipping prices, cargo throughput in Saudi ports recorded an increase in September, hitting 25,68 million t, or 3.2% more than the volumes handled last year. More than 1,250 vessels called at Saudi ports in September, an increase of 20% over the same month last year. (sh)

 

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