Mawani boosts maritime links with addition of CMA CGM's India Gulf Express Service to King Abdulaziz Port

CMA CGM Rabelais Credit VesselFinder

CMA CGM Rabelais. Photo: VesselFinder

By LoadstarEditorial

31/10/2023

PRESS RELEASE

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the India Gulf Express freight service, operated by the French container carrier CMA CGM, to King Abdulaziz Port. This strategic move aims to further strengthen Saudi Arabia’s maritime links and enhance the Kingdom’s position as a leading logistics and economic powerhouse. This direct route will link Dammam with seven major maritime hubs: Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Mangalore, Colombo, Jebel Ali, Khalifa, and Umm Qasr.

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