Positioned on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam stands as the largest port in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, serving as a beacon of progress and economic development. This port is a central contributor to the country’s industrial and economic boom, enhancing Saudi Arabia’s prominence in the maritime domain, expanding its transport and logistics capacities, and fostering economic advancement.
The port is equipped with 43 operational berths, designed to handle up to 105 million tons of diverse cargo and containers. Its array of specialized terminals, advanced facilities, and modern machinery supports the National Transport and Logistics Strategy’s objective to establish the Kingdom as a pivotal logistics center connecting three continents.
To further support the port’s operations, there are additional facilities such as a refrigerated cargo area, dual cement stations for black and white cement and clinker exports, along with a grain station, iron handling station, a marine manufacturing zone, and platforms for gas and petroleum.
Central to the port’s infrastructure is a ship repair yard featuring two floating docks that can accommodate vessels up to 215 meters long. A railway connection to the Riyadh Dry Port solidifies the port’s role as a main gateway for goods transiting to the Eastern and Central provinces.
The port’s competitive position is amplified by the establishment of four integrated logistics parks in partnership with prominent companies like MEDLOG, Abyat, United Electronics Company (eXtra), and Saudi Global Ports Company (SGP).
With the introduction of twelve new shipping services in 2023 and an additional five since early 2024, the port has expanded its service offerings for the benefit of importers and exporters. Such enhancements have led to notable achievements, including a significant increase in container throughput. The port processed over 2.3 million TEUs in 2023, a 13.10% rise from the previous year, and set a monthly record in March 2024 by handling nearly 290,000 TEUs, showcasing its robust infrastructure and capacity to manage a growing number of containers and accommodate large-scale vessels.