Saudi Global Ports closes deal to bolster quay cranes at King Abdulaziz Port

Saudi Global Ports (SGP), a subsidiary of PSA International, and

Dammam.

The agreement follows the commercial concession signed with the Saudi Ports

Authority (MAWANI) worth SAR 7 billion ($1.8 billion) to modernise King

Abdulaziz Port into a competitive and sustainable global container hub.

The modern crane equipment will have a minimum outreach of 25 rows, which

enables the handling of next generation giant vessels at optimum efficiency and

scale.

SGP is also assessing possibilities to equip the cranes with remote

operation and photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy to achieve

sustainability and automation of port operations.

The President of MAWANI stated that the deal was a direct result of the

Smart Ports initiative launched earlier this year to boost the competitive edge

of Saudi ports.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors at SGP highlighted that the company

will continue to aim to achieve sustainability targets by looking at

possibilities of harnessing renewable energy in future quay crane

operations.

“PSA is pleased to have worked alongside Saudi Global Ports to develop the

optimal design and specifications of the quay cranes and support the rigorous

evaluation process,” said Regional CEO of Middle East and South Asia and Head of

Group Business Development of PSA International, Wan Chee Foong.

“PSA’s commitment to the transformation of King Abdulaziz in Dammam into a

leading port with long-term sustainability, automation, digitization and

integrated supply chain goals will ensure Saudi Global Ports remain relevant and

future-ready, realizing the Kingdom’s plans to become a global logistics

hub.”

In March, King Abdulaziz Port recorded the highest daily container

throughput for any port in Saudi Arabia.

The port handled a total volume of 18,020 TEU on a single vessel after the

COSCO Shipping Capricorn docked at its facilities.

From:PTI