Jeddah Islamic Port has successfully executed Saudi Arabias first multimode transit

The first multimode transit in Saudi Arabia has been carried out successfully by Jeddah Islamic Port, linking air and marine cargo with ease. This accomplishment comes after a memorandum of agreement was signed to carry out this endeavour by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, and the Saudi Ports Authority, commonly known as Mawani.

Transporting commercial cargo from the port to King Abdulaziz International Airport was made possible by the customs authority's shipment tracking and clearance processes. It was then flown to its ultimate destination by Saudi Airlines' cargo fleet. This achievement supports the Kingdom's ambition to emerge as the next major global logistics centre, acting as a hub connecting three continents and promoting an inventive and sustainable economy. By improving logistical components and services, the experiment seeks to provide seamless connection between the region's airports and the sea.  

According to a Mawani announcement, the initiative's success highlights the effectiveness of the Kingdom's air and marine freight operations, with ports and airports exhibiting promptness, precision, and preparedness in carrying out logistical connectivity initiatives. The accomplishment also showcases the superior quality of services given by the customs authority, which "helped to improve the effectiveness of operations by bringing all parties involved together."  

The first port on the Red Sea coast for transit nautical trade and the transshipment of containers and cargo is Jeddah Islamic Port, which is situated on the global shipping line. In keeping with the goals of the national plan for transport and logistics services as per Saudi Vision 2030, the three parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that links logistics between air and seaports, facilitating the effective flow of products by sea and air.

The scope of the agreement includes investigating the viability of connecting seaports and airports, carrying out practical trials for the conveyance of cargo between seaports and aeroplanes, and sharing data and resources to facilitate and stimulate logistical movement across the Kingdom.