RIYADH: The Saudi Ports Authority, also known as Mawani, has extended the exemption period on storage fees to 20 days for both loaded outbound containers and empty inbound containers at King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu.
In a post on X, Mawani said the move is intended to enhance operational flexibility, strengthen supply chain continuity, and help exporters make more efficient use of port services.
The decision comes as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to support trade and reinforce supply chains amid regional disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, which has affected maritime traffic and contributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
To address these challenges, Mawani recently introduced five new shipping services in partnership with major global carriers, adding a combined capacity of 63,594 twenty-foot equivalent units. The authority has also expanded fee exemptions at other ports, including King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and Jubail Commercial Port, where the storage fee exemption for empty containers was increased from 10 to 20 days.
“Our routes remain steady in a changing world,” Mawani stated, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining reliable operations.
