Saudi Arabia adds MEDEX service to Jeddah Port, linking 12 global hubs

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has expanded its maritime connectivity with the addition of the MEDEX shipping service at Jeddah Islamic Port, linking the Kingdom to 12 regional and international ports.

Operated by global logistics firm CMA CGM, the new service connects Jeddah to Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali in the UAE, Karachi in Pakistan, and Colombo in Sri Lanka, according to a release by the Saudi Ports Authority, or Mawani.

The move is part of Mawani’s broader efforts to improve operational efficiency at Jeddah Islamic Port and raise Saudi Arabia’s standing in global port performance rankings.

It also supports the Kingdom’s National Logistics Strategy, which aims to increase the sector’s contribution to gross domestic product from 6 percent to 10 percent by 2030, positioning Saudi Arabia as a strategic logistics hub connecting three continents.

“This service enhances the port’s competitive advantage, facilitates global trade, opens new business horizons, and supports national exports,” Mawani said.