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2022 March 7   11:05

King Abdulaziz Port sets container throughput record

The King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam has recorded the highest daily container throughput at Saudi ports by handling a total volume of 18,020 TEUs on a single vessel through its integrated operational mechanism of maritime and logistical services, according to the company's release.
 
The landmark milestone was reached when COSCO Shipping Capricorn, a giant container vessel originating from the Far East with an overall length of 400m and a carrying capacity of 20,000 TEUs, docked at the Dammam port.
 
The King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam is the Kingdom's key trade gateway on the Arabian Gulf coast which serves as a global and regional center of excellence for logistical and maritime services to importers and exporters alike.

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