Expansion programme has increased South Container Terminal’s capacity to 4 million TEUs
Dubai: Dubai’s DP World and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have unveiled a new state-of-the-art South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port.
The multinational logistics company said on Friday that this marks a significant milestone in DP World’s SR3 billion ($800 million) expansion and development programme to upgrade the terminal.
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The three-year project more than doubled the South Container Terminal’s capacity from 1.8 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 4 million TEUs. The companies said the expansion paves the way for a future capacity of 5 million TEUs, with additional ship-to-shore equipment to be deployed as demand grows.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said, “Today marks a significant milestone in our long-term strategic investment in Jeddah Islamic Port. This expansion builds on our 25-year legacy in Jeddah and reinforces our commitment to driving regional trade growth.”
He added, “With this modernised terminal, we are enhancing efficiency, improving supply chain resilience and creating new trade opportunities for the Kingdom and beyond for decades to come.”
DP World’s Jeddah terminal, its first concession outside the UAE since 1999, has been vital to regional trade. Under a 30-year BOT agreement, its latest expansion strengthens Jeddah’s role as a key trade hub, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Transport Minister Eng attended the opening ceremony with Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World GCC CEO Abdulla Bin Damithan, and senior officials from DP World, Mawani, and key stakeholders.