King Abdullah Port eyeing 15% volume growth, says CEO

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Port is estimating a further 15 percent increase in future volume, particularly involving steel, timber and cement cargo, said Rayan Qutub, CEO of King Abdullah Port, in a statement.

“Our partnership with specialist port operators and steel handlers AMSteel has already seen us increase our one-day cargo record to an impressive 27,000 tonnes,” he added.

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“The efficiency of King Abdullah Port has also helped create an extremely vibrant hub which has stimulated export rates in Saudi Arabia. This is already making a positive impact on our national economy and will continue to do so for many decades ahead,” he said.

The port is supporting the upcoming ‘Breakbulk Middle East 2019’ conference and exhibition, taking place on February 11-12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai.

“Our continuing success in increasing the annual volume of sea freight aligns perfectly with the ambitious objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and highlights the port’s worth in acting as a catalyst for the country’s economic diversification,” Qutub concluded.