The introduction of these two new services is set to
meet the increasing market demands and trade activities in the region. It will
further establish the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub that bridges
three continents, in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics
Strategy (NTLS).
According to a statement, the launch of the NRS
service is a testament to the
collaborative efforts and mutual support between Mawani and Folk Maritime. The
NRS shipping service will link Jeddah Islamic Port to Yanbu Commercial Port,
Neom Port, Aqaba Port in Jordan, and Sokhna Port in Egypt. It promises regular weekly trips with a capacity of up to 1,300 TEUs.
It is important to highlight that introducing new shipping services to Jeddah
Islamic Port is crucial for enhancing its pivotal role due to its strategic
location.
This service will connect three continents—Europe,
Asia, and Africa—further solidifying its competitive advantage for exporters,
importers, and shipping agents as the premier port on the Red Sea coast for
transoceanic maritime trade, container transshipment, and cargo handling.