The project includes establishing an integrated vehicle-loading facility, installing conveyor belts, and developing ship-unloading equipment to link berths 37 and 39

Mawani has signed a SAR 200 million (USD 53 million) contract with ARASCO to build a grain-focused logistics centre at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, according to the company’s statement.

The agreement, concluded on 7 December in Dammam, provides for a 40,000-square-metre storage and distribution facility inside the port and was signed by Mawani President Eng. Suliman bin Khalid Al-Mazroua and ARASCO CEO Ziyad A. Alsheikh in the presence of ARASCO Chairman Eng. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Khuraif and senior officials.

Strengthen national supply chains 

 A press release from the authority stated: “This contract aligns with Mawani’s efforts to strengthen national supply chains and boost operational efficiency at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.”  

It added: “It also reflects Mawani’s commitment to supporting private-sector partnerships and providing world-class infrastructure that advances the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 while solidifying the Kingdom’s standing as a global logistics hub bridging the three continents.”  

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.

Food commodities and bulk grains

The planned centre will handle essential food commodities and bulk grains. Warehouses are designed for up to 100,000 metric tonnes of storage, supported by advanced silos and grain-handling systems. Infrastructure works will include a dedicated vehicle-loading facility, conveyor belt systems and specialised ship-unloading equipment serving berths 37 and 39 to speed vessel discharge, reduce turnaround times and improve integration with the wider logistics network.

Increase the port’s grain-handling capability

Mawani and ARASCO state that the investment is intended to increase the port’s grain-handling capability and reinforce the Kingdom’s strategic food reserves.by developing warehouses with a capacity of up to 100,000 metric tons. The project is expected to create more than 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, support national and regional supply networks and provide value-added logistics services.

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

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ARASCO’s five-year strategy 

The facility forms part of ARASCO’s five-year strategy to raise annual grain imports through King Abdulaziz Port to over 5 million metric tonnes by improving handling efficiency. King Abdulaziz Port, which has 43 berths and annual handling capacity above 105 million tonnes, is described as the main maritime gateway for Saudi Arabia’s eastern and central regions; the new complex is expected to strengthen its role in food and agricultural imports. The project also aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to expand port capacity and deepen private-sector participation. 

About : Mawani

Mawani is the Saudi Ports Authority, a government agency created in 1976 to regulate, manage and develop commercial and industrial ports in Saudi Arabia. It oversees port governance, operational frameworks and long-term partnerships intended to enhance capacity and service quality at national gateways. 

 About : ARASCO

ARASCO (Arabian Agricultural Services Company) is a privately held Saudi feed-to-food group founded in 1983 and headquartered in Riyadh. It operates integrated businesses across feed production, poultry, food ingredients, agrochemicals, veterinary services, logistics and laboratory analysis, with major facilities in Riyadh, Al-Kharj and Dammam

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