Saudi Ports Authority ”MAWANI” announced the start of operating a new shipping line for container transportation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and East Asian countries, at the Jubail Commercial Port through the global shipping line Hyundai (HMM) and part of the alliance agreement for the lines that consist of (Hapag-Lloyd Line, One Line, Yang Ming Line) to facilitate regular trips to the port on a weekly basis, which contributes to supporting and developing the national economy and commercial movement in the Kingdom, and serving industrial companies in the city of Jubail and Ras Al-Khair.
The new shipping line will contribute to linking the Jubail Commercial Port with East Asian ports, in addition to opening direct lines for shipping and exporting national products, increasing the quantities of handling in Saudi ports, in addition to facilitating and accelerating direct import and export operations from East Asian countries and increasing trade exchange.