Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) signed a contract with Arabian Agricultural Services Company (ARASCO) to establish a logistics center for storage and distribution at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, with investments worth SAR 200 million.

Spanning 40,000 square meters, the new center will enhance the Kingdom’s food security and increase port capacity, in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, Mawani stated in a press release yesterday.

The contract was signed by Suliman Al-Mazroua, President of Mawani, and Ziyad A. Alsheikh, CEO of ARASCO, in the presence of Mohammed Al-Khuraif, Chairman of ARASCO, and several officials.

The project is expected to create over 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, support national and regional supply and distribution networks, and deliver value-added services that contribute to economic growth and development across the Kingdom.

This partnership reflects Mawani’s commitment to supporting private-sector partnerships and providing world-class infrastructure that advances Vision 2030’s goals and solidifies the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub bridging the three continents.

The logistics center will enhance King Abdulaziz Port’s capabilities in grain discharge and storage by developing warehouses with a capacity of up to 100,000 metric tons.

Moreover, the project includes establishing an integrated vehicle-loading facility, installing conveyor belts, and developing ship-unloading equipment to link berths 37 and 39, boosting operational efficiency and ensuring seamless integration between the port and the broader transport and logistics ecosystem.