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King Abdulaziz Port received the largest container vessel in its history with Hapag Lloyd-owned Berlin Express docking at the Dammam port. The 23,664-TEU vessel is part of a new class of ships deployed for the first time by the German shipping liner.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French energy company Engie, PIF said in a tweet. The MoU focuses on integrated utilities management and will explore the joint development of green hydrogen projects and derivatives in Saudi Arabia, it said.
Jeddah port has recorded its highest container throughput in a month by processing 473,676 TEUs in June, up 16% over last year. The first six months saw top shipping liners add Jeddah to cargo services, providing maritime connections to 260 global ports.
Dammam-based King Abdulaziz Port has become the first to receive CMA CGM SYMI, the liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered container vessel. Boasting a capacity of 15,400 TEUs, this ship has been running on clean energy since entering service in 2022.
Ulti-billion-dollar aircraft orders placed by Saudi airlines, the launch of