2 Saudi Arabia Logistics Infrastructure
The Vision 2030 transformation program is based upon growing inward investment to stimulate and diversify the economy and transform the Kingdom into a global hub connecting Asia, Europe and Africa. Its geographical competitive advantage based on accessibility to major emerging markets and important marine passages will play a key role in this transformation. The transportation and logistics sector is large and strongly supported by state-led investment in rail, maritime, road, airport and logistics infrastructure. Economic growth, population maturation and rapid urbanization are all factors driving Saudi Arabia to invest in the expansion of its transportation networks. This includes the introduction of urban transport systems such as metros and buses, as well as inter-urban networks such as freight and high-speed railways, by working closely with leading global logistics companies via public-private partnerships (PPP). One aspect of the new approach is the increased promotion of special economic zones in parts of the country, creating industrial clusters with multi-modal freight links to a range of international destinations.
The Saudi Arabian government (SAG) is committed to developing the sector and has set aside considerable capital for expansion plans. The SAG 2019 budget includes a 28 percent increase in planned government expenditure on infrastructure and transportation, an increase from $14.6 billion to $18.6 billion.
Saudi Arabia’s goal is to strengthen the private sector’s role in transportation as it pushes to diversify its economy. Vision 2030 aims to make the Ministry of Transport projects 20% self-financed, creating a significant scope for private participation in ports, airports, rail, and road infrastructure.
Private entities are being encouraged to collaborate with the government as it develops the Kingdom’s transportation infrastructure. Partnerships for operating seaports, airports, and their related supply chains are in demand. Public-private partnerships (PPP) are being pursued to fund several key schemes, while several of the country’s publicly operated transportation facilities are preparing for full privatization. Under the Saudi Foreign Investment Law, foreign investors can now own 100% of businesses after obtaining a license from the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and can then bid in PPP projects directly or through a local consortium. A draft law covering partnership between the government and the private sector is under discussion to attract fresh foreign investments. By 2020, the target is for private sector companies to be involved in the development and operation of at least 5 percent of roads, 50 percent of railroads and 70 percent of ports.
A key pillar of Vision 2030 is transforming the Kingdom into the go-to logistics hub for the region, capable of efficiently linking trade across Asia, Europe, and Africa. A strategic location provides the Kingdom with a unique advantage over other nations, which could enable it to become a leading regional logistics hub.
Saudi Arabia’s logistics market is valued at $18 billion, making it the largest among the GCC nations. It accounts for 55 percent of the total GCC logistics market and is ranked third-most attractive within emerging markets. It is also one of the fastest growing logistics sectors globally and was predicted to reach almost $25 billion by 2020.
The government aims to raise Saudi’s global ranking in the Logistics Performance Index from 49 to 25 and increase its capacity to welcome Umrah and Hajj visitors from eight million to 30 million a year. Import and export processes are being streamlined and governance structures and regulations are being reformed to open a path toward market liberalization and private-sector participation. In addition, there are hopes that public-private partnerships will help finance the infrastructure and bring capabilities from the top logistics markets. By 2030, Saudi Arabia plans to be among the foremost logistics hubs in the region.
KSA has managed to reduce the time, cost, and variability of importing goods through process re-engineering and automation. Average declaration clearance time at seaports has been cut in half to 2.2 days and at airports to 1.2 days, and the amount of import-export paperwork has been reduced by 75 percent.
The predictability and reliability of the clearance process has also improved, with 40 percent of customs declarations in seaports now cleared within 24 hours and 70 percent within 48 hours. These results have been achieved by enabling declaration submission prior to arrival, digitizing declaration processing, making customs operate 24/7, reducing the level of manual inspection through enhanced risk management, and enhancing the collaboration and integration among all government institutions involved in the import/export process.
KSA is modernizing its airports and expanding its air cargo facilities to eliminate infrastructure bottlenecks. The objective is to increase total air cargo capacity in the Kingdom from 0.8 million tons/year today to 6 million tons/year in 2030.
Technology is improving security and control over the import-export process in the Kingdom. Today, importers can track the status and progress of their shipments in real time. Customs brokers receive automated notifications on their mobiles about the status of their shipments and are prompted to create their declarations as soon as the shipping manifest is available online, i.e., prior to ship arrival. The Kingdom recently launched a port system to guarantee secure and efficient exchange of information among all parties involved in the import/export process, covering vessel and terminal operations, digital payment, and truck management.
The logistics market is expected to grow at 22 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) until 2020 to reach a value of $2.2 billion. Consequently, the warehousing market is expected to further grow at 9 percent CAGR to reach a market size of $4.2 billion by 2020. Growth in this segment is expected to materialize because of planned increases in manufacturing activity, international trade, rising domestic consumer consumption and the easing of government regulations.
The cold chain segment of the logistics market has also seen growth in recent years. Growth is expected to reach $1.64 billion by 2020 because of active participation by the pharmaceutical industry and the increasing demand for fresh/processed fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy.
The Saudi government has announced the establishment of a special economic zone (SEZ) in Riyadh, which is the first of its kind and will provide some degree of support for growth in the road freight sector in the coming years. The SEZ will focus on integrated logistics, with those situated in the zone enjoying special rules and regulations aimed at attracting more multinational companies.
The new zone is set to be opened at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as a part of Vision 2030 plans to attract foreign investment and develop manufacturing by creating special zones that receive financial, trade and visa derogations. The focus will be on integrated logistics at the new SEZ (called Integrated Logistics Bonded Zone - ILBZ), which has been assigned to the GACA and Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). All goods at the zones with a pending status or those that are moved temporarily for maintenance or repair will be exempt from VAT.
2.1 Saudi Arabia Port Assessment
2.1.1 Saudi Arabia Port of Jeddah
Port Overview
Jeddah Islamic Port is a Saudi Arabian port, located in Jeddah on the Red Sea, at the middle of an international shipping route between the east and west via the Suez Canal. It is the second largest and second-busiest port in the Arab world (after the Port of Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE). The port serves the commercial centres through which 65% of Saudi Arabia's imports by sea are being handled.
Port website: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/saports/jeddah/pages/mainpage.aspx
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com/company.php?cid=46066
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
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Province or District |
Jeddah |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Jeddah (0 km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
Jeddah Islamic Port |
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Latitude |
21.472026 |
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Longitude |
39.172438 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Saudi Ports Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
Eng. Majed Al-Argoubi Director General - Jeddah Islamic Port Tel: +966126277777 Fax: +966126477411 PO Box 9285, Jeddah 2118 Website: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/SAPorts/jeddah/Pages/default.aspx |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
King Abdulaziz International Airport International Carriers:
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Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
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Station/ Terminal name |
Investor |
Activity |
Website |
|---|---|---|---|
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Southern Container Terminal |
DP World Middle East Limited |
containers |
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Red Sea Gateway Container Terminal |
Red Sea Gateway Station Company Ltd. |
containers |
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North Esnad Station |
Mansour Al Mosaed Company |
General cargo, RORO, dry and liquid bulk, containers, bulk grains |
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South Support Station |
International Technical Co., Ltd. |
General and refrigerated goods, livestock, containers |
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For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The climatic conditions affecting the Port of Jeddah are seasonal. In winter onshore, air temperatures range from 25 ºC during the day to about 12 ºC at night. In summer, air temperatures range from 35 ºC during the day to about 25 ºC at night. Extreme air temperatures recorded in recent years in the area have been 49 ºC in May and 6 ºC in February.
Temperatures offshore are generally several degrees lower. Relative humidity varies throughout the year with average values between 65% and 70% in winter and 50% - 55% in summer, however values of 100% may occur for short periods around dawn. The average annual rainfall taken over a four-year period is 3.2 mm.
The incidence of fog is rare, but should it occur, it is more likely during the period from November to April. During the summer months from May to September the incident of poor visibility (less than 5 miles) can be quite high due to mist and haze. Throughout the year, dust storms may occur obscuring the coastline.
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
N/A | |
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Handling Figures for 2021 |
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|---|---|
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Vessel Calls |
8,725,162 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
52,420,264 |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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|---|---|
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Bulk (MT) |
4,922,108 (Sold bulk cargo) 500,578 (Liquid bulk cargo) |
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Break bulk (MT) |
1,678,463 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/Aboutus/Pages/Rules.aspx
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Conventional Berth |
28 |
7,229 |
14 m |
General cargo terminal North (10) General cargo terminal South (12) Chilled & frozen cargo terminal (4) Livestock terminal (2) |
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Container Berth |
17 |
4800 m |
DPW: 16 m RSGT: 18 m |
RSGT: 11 Berths, Length: 3300 M DP World: 6 Berths, Length: 1500 M |
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Silo Berth |
9 |
3300 |
14 m |
Bulk Grain terminal 7 Bulk edible oil & bulk sugar terminal 2 |
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Berthing Tugs |
Available |
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Water Barges |
Available |
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Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? Privately
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dockside Crane ( Quay Cranes) |
Yes |
RSGT: 24 DP World: 11 |
Super Post-Panamax STS cranes |
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Container Gantries ( Yard Cranes) |
Yes |
DP World: 44 RSGT: 67 |
hybrid-RTGs, semi-automated STS cranes, and OCR capability |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
63 |
|
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
RSGT: 10 DP World: 8 |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
DP World: 135 RSGT: 150 |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
800 MT Per Hour |
|
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electric forklifts |
Yes |
RSGT: 40 DP World: 35 |
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Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|---|---|---|
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
6550 TEU per day |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
DP World: 1200 Reefer plugs RSGT: 4900 Reefer plugs |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The Multi-purpose Northern Terminal at Jeddah Islamic port provides comprehensive and integrated services from the reception of cargo & RoRo ships to the final delivery of goods to the importer and in addition to the services provided to the current passenger terminal project which serves all passengers and their luggage,
Grain and Bulk Handling
Jeddah Islamic port has a silo facility with a storage capacity of 120,000 tons. The facility is located opposite to berth 3 which has a draft of 14 m and can easily accommodate a cape size vessel of 100,000 tons. The terminal has equipment that can discharge at a rate of 800 tons per hour to the facility through a set of mobile conveyors. Also the terminal offers bagging service to the grain, with 7 bagging lines that can bag in various sizes from 20KG to 1000 KG.
Main Storage Terminal
The storage areas amount to 3.9 km² of the total area of the port, divided as follows:
- Open storage areas of 3.5 square km.
- Covered storage areas of 0.4 square km, consisting of 59 warehouses and transit shades.
- In addition to silos for storing grains and edible oil tanks.
In addition to a deposit and re-export area:
The area is located on a total area of (900,000 m2) and includes yards and warehouses for storing containers, goods and cars that are managed under the (BOT) system and invested by the Saudi Company for the Development of Trade and Exports - LOGIPOINT (formerly: Tasdeer) to provide
all logistical services such as storage and assembly of goods, whether imported into the Kingdom, or for deposit and re-export fees.
Stevedoring
Stevedoring and handling services fees can be found via the following link: https://dpworld.sa/uploads/JIPTariffEffectiveFebruary2022.pdf
Hinterland Information
Containers and bulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to final consignee.
Port Security
Port Authority (Mawani) implemented a high safety measures and information, navigation, antipollution, fire, and security systems adhered to by all operators. Mawani also complies to all International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) rules and regulations, including the installation of security and CCTV systems, luggage scanners, and fire safety systems. Perimeter walls, controlled-access gates, and hydraulically operated blockers are standard, as are dedicated telecommunications, hydrographic surveys of seaport waters, and vessel tracking systems. Security patrol, safety, and ambulance vehicles are also supplied to all Saudi ports.
Mawani also ensures a safe working and investment environment with the help of the Industrial Security Department of the Ministry of Interior, which handles the three primary domains of workplace wellbeing: security, safety, and firefighting. Mawani constantly evaluates the security status of each facility it oversees. It has also developed security and emergency plans accordingly with ideally designed and applied response and control plans, along with training for Industrial Security personnel.
The Authority also applies global best practices to limit the environmental impact of each port and any vessels on the surrounding marine habitat.
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Security |
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|---|---|
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
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Police Boats |
Yes |
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Fire Engines |
Yes |
2.1.2 Saudi Arabia Port of King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam Port)
Port Overview
King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port, is a port in the city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is the largest port in the Arabian Gulf, and the third largest and third busiest port in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, after the Jeddah Islamic Port. King Abdul Aziz Port is a major export centre for the oil industry, and also a key distribution centre for major landlocked cities in the country, particularly the capital cities of provinces, such as Riyadh which is linked to Dammam by a railway line.
The port is part of the Maritime Silk Road that runs from the Chinese coast to the south via the southern tip of India to Mombasa, from there through the Red Sea via the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean, there to the Upper Adriatic region to the northern Italian hub of Trieste with its rail connections to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the North Sea.
Port website: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/SAPorts/dammam/Pages/default.aspx
Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=897
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Port Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Saudi Arabia |
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Province or District |
Dammam |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Dammam (18 km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port |
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Latitude |
26.459146 |
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Longitude |
50.187849 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) |
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Management Contact Person |
Eng. Walid Faris Al Faris, Director General of King Abdul Aziz Port Dammam Tel: +966138583199 Fax: +966138571727 PO Box: 28062 Dammam 31437 Website: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/SAPorts/dammam/Pages/default.aspx |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
King Fahd International Airport (Dammam Airport) List of International Carriers: https://kfia.gov.sa/arrivals/ |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Saudi Global Ports Co (SGP): https://saudiglobalports.com.sa/ On the 13th of April 2020, MAWANI and Saudi Global Ports signed a new 30-year Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement for the Container Terminals in the King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
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Seasonal Constraints |
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|---|---|---|
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
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Rainy Season |
No |
Dammam has dry periods. On average, January is the rainiest with 2 days of rain. The average annual number of rainy days is: 10. |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
No constraints to mention. |
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Handling Figures for 2021 |
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|---|---|
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Vessel Calls |
1632 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,769,118 TEU |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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|---|---|
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Bulk (MT) |
10,818,138 MT |
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Break bulk (MT) |
2,822,204 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/PortsTariffs/Pages/table3.aspx
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Conventional Berth |
31 |
6362 m |
14 m |
Berths: 4 - 9 and 11 – 13: General cargo. Rail connected. 10: Dedicated bagged fertilizer General cargo. 14 – 22: Ro/Ro ramps at 14 and 22. 31 – 34: General cargo and gray cement. 35: Cold store and Ro/Ro ramp. 36, 37 and 38: Bulk ores. White cement. Gray cement. 39: Clinker and edible oils. Ro/Ro ramp at 36 Explosives terminal. Otherwise, Cement, Clinker, Gypsum and other bulks. |
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Container Berth |
4 |
2380 m |
16 m |
Berths: 23 – 26: Container terminal |
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Silo Berth |
4 |
660 m |
14 m |
Berths 1,2,3 & 30: Grain discharge. |
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Berthing Tugs |
Available- eight harbour tugs ranging from 3000 to 4600 bhp |
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Water Barges |
Available |
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Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? Privately
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
15 |
All QCs are twin lift capable. Max. SWL is 75tonnes under hook. Total 15 QCs available for both mainline and feeder services. Able to handle up to 23 rows of containers across vessel deck. |
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Container Gantries |
Yes |
39 Rubber Tire Gantry |
SWL of 40 MTS & stacking capacity of 6 + 1 |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
36 |
|
|
Reachstacker |
Yes |
21 |
with SWL of 45 MT. |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
161 |
Prime Movers, SWL- 65 MTS |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
800 MT Per Hour |
|
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Transtainer |
Yes |
20 |
|
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Forklifts |
Yes |
116 |
Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
|---|---|---|
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
King Abdulaziz Port has recorded the highest daily container throughput at Saudi ports by handling a total volume of 18,020 TEU on a single vessel (COSCO Shipping Capricorn) on March 2022 |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
2500 reefer points 24-hour monitoring facilities to handle chilled and frozen cargoes -18°C capable. |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Abdul Aziz Port covers an area of over 19 thousand hectares. In addition to commercial port facilities, King Abdul Aziz Port has a fully equipped 13.5-hectare ship repair complex with two ship repair and maintenance docks and an advanced training centre. King Abdul Aziz Port has a 95-meter (310-foot) tower and special stations that handle containers, bulk cereals, and cold and frozen foods.
Berths 1 through 13 are the central berths in King Abdul Aziz Port, and they cover an area of 41 hectares and contain ten warehouses covering 5.5 hectares. Berths 4 through 13 handle general cargo and are served by rail connections. Berth 10 is dedicated for bagged fertilizer.
Berths 14 through 22 are the eastern berths. Covering an area of almost 50 hectares, the eastern berths have ten warehouses covering nearly six hectares. These berths handle general cargo, and there are roll-on/roll-off ramps at Berths 14 and 22.
The container terminal is served by Berths 23 through 26. There is a roll-on/roll-off ramp at Berth 23.
King Abdul Aziz Port's western berths, Berths 27 through 34, cover an area of 74.5 hectares and contain eight warehouses of 4.7 hectares. Berths 27, 28, and 29 handle roll-on/roll-off and project cargoes. Berth 30 is used for discharge of grain. Berths 31 through 34 are dedicated for general cargo and grey cement. Also part of the western berths in King Abdul Aziz Port, Berth 35 has 2.9 hectares of cold stores and a roll-on/roll-off ramp.
Berths 36, 37, and 38 in King Abdul Aziz Port handle bulk ores, white and grey cement, clinker, and other grains and edible oils. There is a roll-on/roll-off ramp at Berth 36. Berth 39 is home to the King Abdul Aziz Port explosives terminal. It also handles cement, clinker, gypsum, and other bulk products.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The King Abdul Aziz Port Eastern General Cargo Terminal is operated by Dammam's Globe Marine, The Eastern General Cargo Terminal in King Abdul Aziz Port covers about 200 hectares and contains 12.5 hectares of storage area.
El Emar Agricultural Services is Saudi Arabia's biggest importer and distributor of agricultural products. Operating the King Abdul Aziz Port Bulk Grain Terminal, Arabian Agricultural Services (ARASCO) operates a silo system at Berth 37 in King Abdul Aziz Port with capacity for 140 thousand tons of cargo.
Al-Nawa Technical Services operates the King Abdul Aziz Port's Central General Cargo Terminal.
Main Storage Terminal
Berths 1 through 13 are the central berths in King Abdul Aziz Port, and they cover an area of 41 hectares and contain ten warehouses covering 5.5 hectares. Also, the eastern berths have ten warehouses covering nearly six hectares.
Stevedoring
Stevedoring and handling services fees can be found via the following link: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/Aboutus/Documents/Port%20Services%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf
Hinterland Information
Containers and bulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to final consignee, however part of the cargo is being moved by railway to Dammam & Riyadh.
Port Security
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Security |
|
|---|---|
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
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Police Boats |
Yes |
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Fire Engines |
Yes |
2.2 Saudi Arabia Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
2.2.1 Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)
Airport Overview
King Abdulaziz International Airport (IATA: JED - OACI: OEJN) is the most important one in the Kingdom, being the gateway for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to the Holy Mosque in Makkah. It is also home to the world’s fourth largest terminal in the world: the Hajj terminal, a whopping 510,000 square meters in size.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Country |
Saudi Arabia |
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Province or District |
Jeddah |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Jeddah (8 km) |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
King Abdulaziz International Airport |
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Latitude |
21.668708 |
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Longitude |
39.151289 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
15 m / 48 ft |
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IATA Code |
JED |
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ICAO Code |
OEJN |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
General Authority of Civil Aviation (CAGA) |
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Management Contact Person |
Capt. Essam bin Fouad Nour Tel: +966 800 116 8888 Help Desk: 920011233 Email: kaiacustomercare@kaia.gov.sa Website: https://www.kaia.sa/en |
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Open From (hours) |
Open 24 hours |
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Open To (hours) |
Open 24 hours |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport:
- ARABASCO - Arabian Aircraft Services Co. Ltd: Originally founded in 1982, ARABASCO provides comprehensive ground handling and maintenance services for business aviation customers at airports across Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Ground Services Company: Saudi Ground Services Company (SGS) was established in 2011 as a result of the amalgamation of the three previous ground handling providers operating in the country; Saudi Arabian Airline Ground Services, National Handling Services and Attar Ground Handling. Today, SGS provides a range of services that include; ticketing, check-in, boarding, baggage and cargo handling, crew and passenger transport, ramp services and cabin cleaning.
- Saudia: Established in 1945, Saudia is the national airline of Saudi Arabia and is wholly owned by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The airline operates a network of domestic and regional services within Saudi Arabia and the Middle East as well as Asia, Europe and North America from its main base at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Address: Saudia City, Al-Rawdah Street, Al-Khaldiah District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO): Established in 1960, the Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO) is a supplier of Mobil lubricants, petroleum products, aviation fuels and marine bunkers throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company was created as a joint venture between Mobil Corporation (now Exxon Mobil) of the US and Haji Abdullah Alireza & Company (HAACO). The company became 100% Saudi owned when Exxon's 49% share was acquired in 2007. APSCO Aviation provides aviation fuel at 24 airports throughout the country is also a long-term supplier of fuel to national carrier, Saudia. APSCO is the sole supplier of aviation fuel at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
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Performance for 2021 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
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Total Aircraft Movements |
96041 |
8000 |
266 |
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Total Passengers |
12,187,411 |
1,015,617 |
33,854 |
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Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
193,399.7 |
16,115 |
535 |
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Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
None |
None |
None |
Runways
|
Runway #16C/34C |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
3299.5 m x 60 m |
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Orientation |
158°/338° |
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Surface |
Concrete. |
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Runway #16L/34R |
|
|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
3999.9 m x 60 m |
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Orientation |
157°/337° |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway #16R/34L |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
Length (3799.9 m) X Width (60 m) |
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Orientation |
158°/338° |
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Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pads
Available permanent and movable helicopter pads at King Abdulaziz international airport that are suitable for all types of Helicopters and charter aircrafts. It is also worth mentioning that according to the Saudi Laws any tower exceeds 25 floor must have a helicopter pad on the roof top.
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The cargo centre has a 75,000 square-metre cargo handling capacity, with a fully automated storage system with 700 positions for unit load devices (ULDs) and six elevating transfer vehicles (ETVs) at the facility. The cargo centre has 33 conveyor lines that form the interface to the airside. It also has around 50 build-up and break-down workstations for containers of various sizes. Also Saudia Cargo has inaugurated its modern cold storage facility for pharmaceuticals and medicines at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to meet increasing demand for sensitive, temperature-controlled shipments. The centre ships and stores pharmaceuticals using active temperature control containers, which require advanced passive solution technology, especially for products needing transportation between +2-8C and +15-25C.
The new facility boasts a 1010 m2 pharmaceutical handling space with double operational capacity and conforms to the international standards of World Health Organization, the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use as well as the local standards of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
Airfield Costs
Navigation, Cargo Terminal, and Air-Bridge Charges
The regulation for the civil aviation Tariff in all the Saudi’s airports can be found via the following links: https://www.gaca.gov.sa/scs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobheadername1=Content-isposition&blobheadervalue1=inline&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1442844130280&ssbinary=true
& https://www.gaca.gov.sa/web/en-gb/content/tariff.
Fuel Service Charges
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
$0.87 – as of April 2022 |
|
Avgas |
N/A |
Security
Security of the airport is managed by Aviation Security. The security is good; all accesses for passengers, freight, services and maintenance units are controlled, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage x-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flights check in terminal.
2.2.2 Saudi Arabia King Khalid International Airport
Airport Overview
King Khalid International Airport (IATA: RUH, ICAO: OERK) The airport comprises four commercial terminals. Terminal 1 serves overseas travelers through international airlines; Terminal 2 is for overseas travelers through national carriers, Terminal 3 is dedicated to domestic travelers. The remaining terminal is currently being refurbished as part of the current development projects at the airport.
|
Airport Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Country |
Saudi Arabia |
|
Province or District |
Riyadh |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Riyadh (35 km) |
|
Airport’s Complete Name |
King Khalid International Airport |
|
Latitude |
24.958807 |
|
Longitude |
46.701244 |
|
Elevation (ft and m) |
2,049 ft / 625 m |
|
IATA Code |
RUH |
|
ICAO Code |
OERK |
|
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
General Authority of Civil Aviation (CAGA) & Riyadh airports |
|
Management Contact Person |
Eng. Mohammed Al Maghlouth Tel: +966 920 011 233 - 920020090 Email: info@riyadhairports.com & kkia@kkia.gov.sa Website: https://kkia.sa/en |
|
Open From (hours) |
Open 24 hours |
|
Open To (hours) |
Open 24 hours |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing in King Khalid International Airport:
- ARABASCO: Arabian Aircraft Services Co. Ltd: Originally founded in 1982, ARABASCO provides comprehensive ground handling and maintenance services for business aviation customers at airports across Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Ground Services Company: Saudi Ground Services Company (SGS) was established in 2011 as a result of the amalgamation of the three previous ground handling providers operating in the country; Saudi Arabian Airline Ground Services, National Handling Services and Attar Ground Handling. Today, SGS provides a range of services that include; ticketing, check-in, boarding, baggage and cargo handling, crew and passenger transport, ramp services and cabin cleaning.
- SWISSPORT: the company offers passenger services, ramp handling, air cargo handling, executive aviation & Fuelling.
- ARABASCO: Originally founded in 1982, ARABASCO provides comprehensive ground handling and maintenance services for business aviation customers at airports across Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Ground Services (SGS): The company offers passenger service, Baggage handling, Traffic control, Ramp services, Cargo services, Load control, Fulling and fleet solutions & Supervision.
- Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO): Established in 1960, the Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO) is a supplier of Mobil lubricants, petroleum products, aviation fuels and marine bunkers throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company was created as a joint venture between Mobil Corporation (now Exxon Mobil) of the US and Haji Abdullah Alireza & Company (HAACO). The company became 100% Saudi owned when Exxon's 49% share was acquired in 2007. APSCO Aviation provides aviation fuel at 24 airports throughout the country is also a long-term supplier of fuel to national carrier, Saudia.
- Jet Aviation: The company offers Aircraft management, charter services, FBO, Maintenance & Staffing.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
|
Performance for 2021 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
103,332 |
8611 |
287 |
|
Total Passengers |
11,403,801 |
950,315 |
31,677 |
|
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
152,130.6 |
12,677 |
422 |
|
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
None |
None |
None |
Runways
|
Runway #15L/33R |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
4205 m x 60 m |
|
Orientation |
148° /328° |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
|
Runway #15R/33L |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
4205 m x 60 m |
|
Orientation |
148°/328° |
|
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Permanent and movable helicopter pads are available at King Khalid International Airport and are suitable for all types of helicopters. It is also worth mentioning that according to the Saudi Laws any tower exceeds 25 floors must have a helicopter pad on the roof top.
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
Yes |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
The facility runs on an area of 42,000 square meters and includes a 20,000 square meters warehousing with an area of 6,600 square meters for exported goods, 6,500 square meters for e commerce and 5,200 square meters for cold storage shipments. The capacity of the entire facility reaches 450 thousand tons a year. The handling operations are performed through 16 loading docks.
Airfield Costs
Navigation, Cargo Terminal, and Air-Bridge Charges
The regulation for the civil aviation Tariff in all the Saudi’s airports can be found via the following links: https://www.gaca.gov.sa/scs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobheadername1=Content-Disposition&blobheadervalue1=inline&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1442844130280&ssbinary=true & https://www.gaca.gov.sa/web/en-gb/content/tariff
Fuel Service Charges
|
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
|---|---|
|
Jet A-1 |
$0.87 – as of April 2022 |
|
Avgas |
Security
This airport has five separate fire houses, with several modern firefighting vehicles, and trained firefighters. The location also has security equipment and a security force.
2.3 Saudi Arabia Road Network
Overview
Saudi Arabia has large road networks covering more than 200,000 kilometers, including 66,000 kilometers of roadways connecting major cities and providing access to railways, ports and airports. This growing ground network benefits from 5,000 kilometers of highways and bridges, providing extensive means to transport passengers and goods.
Under the current development plan, Saudi Arabia has allocated a substantial sum to the creation and renovation of the Kingdom’s roadways, particularly its heavily used inner-city roads, intersections and bridges. Plans are scheduled to build more than 3,500 kilometers of new roads, including 284 highways set to link the country’s main urban centers. Ambitious plans include the design and construction of Obhur Creek Bridge, located 20 kilometers from Jeddah, which would incorporate eight lanes of road traffic, footpaths and two lanes of rail transit. KSA road projects are beginning and include an additional 2,200 kilometers of road construction planned for the next development phase beginning in 2020. Land freight transportation is forecast to rise due to increasing industrial activity and the expansion of e-commerce throughout the region.
The Transport Ministry is planning to implement 23 road safety projects, with investments totaling around $586.67 million. Fifteen plans will be carried out over the next three years to upgrade intersections and junctions, improve street lighting around dangerous intersections, enhance safety facilities at animal crossings, and install protective barriers for lampposts on some roads.
For more information about government contacts, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Distance Matrix
|
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Riyadh |
Jeddah |
Dammam |
Al Khobar |
Taif |
Tabuk |
|
|
Riyadh |
950 |
400 |
425 |
783 |
21 |
|
|
Jeddah |
950 |
1360 |
1375 |
170 |
940 |
|
|
Dammam |
400 |
1360 |
39 |
1192 |
425 |
|
|
Al Khobar |
425 |
1375 |
39 |
1208 |
440 |
|
|
Taif |
783 |
170 |
1192 |
1208 |
775 |
|
|
Tabuk |
21 |
940 |
425 |
440 |
775 |
|
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours) |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Riyadh |
Jeddah |
Dammam |
Al Khobar |
Taif |
Tabuk |
|
|
Riyadh |
9:30 |
4:00 |
4:15 |
7:15 |
00:30 |
|
|
Jeddah |
9:30 |
13:30 |
13:40 |
2:15 |
9:30 |
|
|
Dammam |
4:00 |
13:30 |
25 |
11:15 |
4:15 |
|
|
Al Khobar |
4:15 |
13:40 |
25 |
11:20 |
4:30 |
|
|
Taif |
7:15 |
2:15 |
11:15 |
11:20 |
7:15 |
|
|
Tabuk |
00:30 |
9:30 |
4:15 |
4:30 |
7:15 |
|
Road Security
The Ministry of Transport pays a great attention to safety on roads. The best technical standards are adopted during the studying and designing of roads that insure implementing those roads using the best modern materials and equipment's that meet safety and security conditions. Beside the appropriate design of roads, other safety factors including various instructive and directive signs, paints, reflective signs, means of drainage, various protectors and fences are provided. In addition, existing roads are being monitored and safety factors are being improved at once. The Ministry also participates with the interested authorities in different committees regarding traffic safety on roads.
Safety means on roads:
Roads are provided with all safety factors to ensure safety and security of their users, the means that the ministry implements are:
- Road shoulders paving and fix their sides.
- Widening the bridges, equal to the road and its shoulders.
- Building side parking.
- Painting the middle and the sides of roads and providing them with reflector marks (cat's eye).
- Providing roads with protection fences, informational sings, and direction sings, warning and guiding signs.
- Fencing all highways to prevent loose camels from crossing the road, building crossing points on roads to facilitate the crossing of these animals and put traps on all the sub-exits on the highways.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
|
Axle Load Limits |
KSA |
Iraq |
Jordan |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Truck with 2 Axles |
15 MT |
15 MT |
12 MT |
|
Truck with 3 Axles |
21 MT |
25 MT |
18 MT |
|
Truck with 4 Axles |
37 MT |
30 MT |
22 MT |
|
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
21 MT |
25 MT |
21 MT |
|
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles |
37 MT |
34 MT |
26 MT |
|
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles |
45 MT |
35 MT |
28 MT |
|
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles |
45 MT |
35 MT |
32 MT |
|
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles |
37 MT |
30 MT |
28 MT |
|
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles |
45 MT |
35 MT |
32 MT |
|
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles |
45 MT |
38 MT |
32 MT |
|
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles |
45 MT |
38 MT |
40 MT |
2.3.1 Saudi Arabia Border Crossing of King Fahd Causeway
Overview
The 25km-long King Fahd causeway links the Kingdom of Bahrain with the Eastern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Crossing the Gulf of Bahrain, in the Arabian Gulf, the causeway starts in Saudi Arabia at Al-Aziziyyah, south of Alkhobar, and extends up to Al-Jasra, west of Manama in Bahrain. The causeway is a four-lane road featuring two roadways. Each roadway is 11.6m wide and includes two lanes running in opposite directions. It features a curb for emergency parking. There are five bridges, totaling 12.43km in length, along the route of the entire causeway. The first three bridges measure 934m, 2,034m and 5,194m in length and form part of the Saudi side. The Bahraini side of the causeway contains two bridges measuring 3,334m and 934m in length. The bridges are interconnected by islands and dams. Approximately 12.5km of the causeway has been constructed as a dam.
The causeway also comprises seven embankments extending 12.57km in length. A 660,000 m² border station at embankment no. 4 is the largest among all. Designed as two connected islands, the border station includes two mosques, two 65m high tower restaurants, buildings of KFCA and other government directorates and two coastguard towers. The island on the west side is designated to Saudi Arabia while that on the east side is designated to Bahrain.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Saudi Arabia: The King Fahd Causeway Bahrain: |
|
Province or District |
Khobar, Saudi Arabia / Al Jasra, Bahrain |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Khobar (32 km) |
|
Latitude |
26.184579 |
|
Longitude |
50.323520 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
King Fahd Causeway Authority |
|
Contact Person |
Eng / Emad Bin Ibrahim Almohaisen CEO |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
King Fahd International Airport (78 km) Truck Travel Time: 1.15 hrs Car Travel time: 50 mins |
|
Nearest Port |
Dammam Port (50 km) Truck Travel Time: 50 mins Car Travel time: 37 mins |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Inside the Border crossing there is Pharmacy, hyper market. banking services, ATMs, restaurants, cafes, retail stores, car rental offices, tourist services offices |
|
Other Information |
List of facilities: https://www.kfca.sa/#/commercial-entity/facilities |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
24/7 |
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
|
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays |
None |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
The only reported closure took place was on 8 March 2020. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the causeway was temporarily closed down to all passenger traffic in order to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus between the two countries. Commercial cargo trucks were still allowed to cross the border following stringent checks. The causeway reopened on 23 July 2020, |
Daily Capacity
On an average, it serves about 45,000 vehicles a day that increases to about 60,000 vehicles during weekends. Analysis of tourism data for 2019 shows that Bahrain welcomed 11.1 million visitors, of which 9.7 million (88 percent) arrived via the King Fahd Causeway.
For the daily/monthly capacity from the Saudi & the Bahrain Sides please check the following link https://www.kfca.sa/#/media-center/statistics
Customs Clearance
Transit documents required for trucks:
- A valid passport
- A valid driver license.
- A valid vehicle ownership certificate (form).
- A certificate of commissioning from the original owner of the vehicle certified by the competent authorities.
Entry rules
Although the travel ban has been lifted, certain restrictions are still being enforced owing to the ongoing pandemic.
From Saudi Arabia to Bahrain
Only those who have been vaccinated or recovered recently from the COVID-19 virus will be allowed to travel from KSA to Bahrain. This will be verified on the Tawakkalna app by the border authorities. In the case of passengers under the age of 18 years, a coronavirus insurance certificate is needed.
From Bahrain to Saudi Arabia
Travellers from Bahrain to KSA can use any GCC-approved health app to demonstrate they have either been vaccinated or have recovered from the coronavirus. They can either show the green logo in the health apps or present vaccination/recovery certificates.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.2 Saudi Arabia Border Crossing of Jadidah Arar
Overview
Arar is a border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The nearest town in Saudi Arabia is Arar and the nearest in Iraq is An Nukhayb. The crossing has barracks for Iraqi border guards, a mosque, and offices for processing people crossing the border. The crossing sees a huge spike in traffic during the Hajj as Iraqis cross into Saudi Arabia to visit Mecca.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Saudi Arabia: Jadidah Arar |
|
Province or District |
Arar |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Arar (68 km) |
|
Latitude |
31.327152 |
|
Longitude |
41.443307 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Saudi Customs Authority |
|
Contact Person |
+966114349999 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Name Hail International Airport (673 km) Truck Travel Time: 5:45 hrs Car Travel time: 5:15 hrs |
|
Nearest Local Airport |
Arar Airport (66 km) Truck Travel Time: 1:15 hrs Car Travel time: 00:50 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Dammam Port (1115 km) Truck Travel Time: 14:15 hrs Car Travel time: 12:00 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Arar (68 km) Truck Travel Time: 1:15 hrs Car Travel time: 00:55 hrs |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
24/7 |
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
|
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays |
None |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
The border experiences congestion during Hajj time. |
Daily Capacity
Under normal circumstances, Arar has a total daily capacity that can handle approximately 500 trucks for both import and export operations. As for the import activities, the border crossing has parking area that lots up to 500 trucks of different types. There is a storage facility at the border with an area of 600 square meters.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.3 Saudi Arabia Border Crossing of Durah (Jordan)
Overview
Durah Border Crossing is a border crossing between Aqaba in Jordan and Haql in Saudi Arabia. On the Jordanian side, the border terminal is maintained by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority. The border crossing centre is about 30 km (19 mi) from both Aqaba and Haql, and about 280 km (170 mi) from the Saudi city of Tabuk.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
KSA : Durah (Haql) |
|
Province or District |
Haql |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Haql (280 km) |
|
Latitude |
39°00′9.75″E |
|
Longitude |
32°44′17.78″N |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Saudi Customs |
|
Contact Person |
+966114349999 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Tabuk) (242 km) Truck Travel Time: 3.45 hrs Car Travel time: 3:00 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Duba Sea Port (291 km) Truck Travel Time: 4:15 hrs Car Travel time: 3:30 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Haql (280 km) Truck Travel Time: 4:30 hrs Car Travel time: 3:45 hrs |
|
Other Information
|
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
24/7 |
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
|
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays |
None |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
none |
Daily Capacity
The number of passengers traveling through the Al-Durah border centre is about 520,000 passengers and about 215,000 vehicles annually.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
In addition to being a border crossing center with visa issuance ability, the Durra border crossing has a branch for the Jordan Insurance Federation, and a free market zone on the Jordanian side. A gas station is available on the Saudi side of the border crossing center.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.4 Saudi Arabia Border Crossing of Al-Mudawara (Jordan)
Overview
Al Mudawara Border Post connects Saudi Arabia with Jordan. It was officially opened in 1979. The nearest Saudi town is the Halat Ammar Center of Tabuk region opposite it on the Jordanian side the Ma’an Governorate.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
KSA: Halat Ammar |
|
Province or District |
Tabuk |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Halat Ammar (2.9 km) |
|
Latitude |
29.192791 |
|
Longitude |
36.072819 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Saudi Customs |
|
Contact Person |
+966114349999 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Tabuk Airport) (116 km) Truck Travel Time: 2:00 hrs Car Travel time: 1:30 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name Duba (323 km) Truck Travel Time: 4:15 hrs Car Travel time: 3:50 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name Halat Ammar (2.9 km) Truck Travel Time: 00:05 hrs Car Travel time: 00:05 hrs |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
24/7 |
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
|
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays |
None |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Winter months, rainy season, etc. |
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
2.3.5 Saudi Arabia Border Crossing of Salwa (Qatar)
Overview
The Salwa Border Post is the land border crossing between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The Salwa border crossing is geographically affiliated to Alo’daid Governorate in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, 460 km away from the Saudi capital Riyadh, via Riyadh Saad Khurais Al Hofuf Salwa Road, 90 km from the Qatari capital Doha. Border crossing is managed by the Saudi Customs & the Ministry of Interior. The cross border provides services to travelers through passports, customs, police, traffic , the Saudi Red Crescent , border guards and civil defence.
On December 19, 2017, the border was officially closed, and no passengers were allowed to pass due to political problems with Qatar. And in January of the year 2021, the port was reopened after an agreement was reached between the two countries at the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Al-Ula.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
KSA: Salwa border port |
|
Province or District |
Alo’daida |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Town Name: Alo’daida (108 km) |
|
Latitude |
24.741205 |
|
Longitude |
50.757083 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Saudi Customs & Ministry of interiors |
|
Contact Person |
+966114349999 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
King Fahd (Dammam) International Airport (233 km) Truck Travel Time: 3:15 hrs Car Travel time: 2:45 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Dammam Port (297 km) Truck Travel Time: 3:45 hrs Car Travel time: 3:00 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Alo’daida (108 km) Truck Travel Time: 2:00 hrs Car Travel time: 1:15 hrs |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
24/7 |
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
|
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays |
None |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Organizational and precautionary controls and procedures for importers at Abu Samra port.
By Qatar customs:
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.6 Saudi Arabia Border Crossing of Al-Wadiah (Yemen)
Overview
All humanitarian and life serving cargo are cleared at special fast-tracking treatment. Export cargos are subject to scanning except those, which has effect with x-rays. In-transit cargo are not subjected to scanning as they had already been scanned at the point/port of entry and moving with customs seals. No available land for cross-loading export and in-transit trucks nor storage facility on KSA side and no-mans land.
Average customs clearance per truck with clean/query free documents takes within a day. The customs clearance is fully automated; with agent process all documentation for further clearance on-line. There are three mounted scanners two on entry and one at exit side to facilitate/fast track cargo verifications. Additional two mobile scanners are available to support the three-mounted units on need basis.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
KSA: Al-Wadiah Yemen: Al-Wadiah |
|
Province or District |
Negran |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Sharora (47 km) |
|
Latitude |
16.957166 |
|
Longitude |
47.017668 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Saudi Customs |
|
Contact Person |
+966114349999 |
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Sharurah Airport (50 km) Truck Travel Time: 45 hrs Car Travel time: 35 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Jazan Port (711 km) Truck Travel Time: 10:00 hrs Car Travel time:9:20 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Sharora (47 km) Truck Travel Time: 40 hrs Car Travel time: 30 hrs |
|
Other Information |
N/A |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
24/7 |
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
|
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays |
None |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
None |
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.7 Saudi Arabia Border Crossing of Rub al-Khali (Oman)
Overview
Rub Al-Khali is a border checkpoint established on the Oman–Saudi Arabia border. The establishment of the border checkpoint was announced by the two countries in 2006. The checkpoint connects the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia with the Ad Dhahirah Region of Oman. It is located in the Rub' al Khali desert.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
KSA: Rub Al-Khali entry point |
|
Province or District |
Al-Ahsa Governorate |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Shaybah (246 km) |
|
Latitude |
22.200051 |
|
Longitude |
55.508378 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Saudi Customs |
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Dammam International Airport (918 km) Truck Travel Time: 10:00 hrs Car Travel time: 9:30 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Dammam Port (925 km) Truck Travel Time:10:15 hrs Car Travel time: 9:35 hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Shaybah (246 km) Truck Travel Time: 3:00 hrs Car Travel time: 2:30 hrs |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
24/7 |
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
|
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays |
None |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.4 Saudi Arabia Railway Assessment
In the forties of the last century, with the beginning of the oil extraction, the vital need to establish a port on the coast of the Arabian Gulf to harbor the huge ships that brought in oil drilling equipment, and later the oil tankers and to create of a safe, fast, sustainable and low-cost means of transportation was recognized. In October 1951, the first railway line between Riyadh and Dammam was inaugurated, with the goals of building an integrated transportation system.
A resolution of the Council of Ministers has been issued on 2/16/2021, assigning Saudi Railways Company (SAR) to take over the operations and management of the network from the Saudi Railway Organization, starting April 1, 2021. SAR, that was established in 2006, is the owner and operator of the North Train Railway Network. SAR trains currently run through three main networks (North - East - Harman) with lengths of more than 5,500 km, through which more than 33 million passengers have been transported.
SAR operates passenger trains through the North Train network, with a speed up to 200 km per hour. All Trains are equipped with facilities such as booths for families, prayer areas, a restaurant car, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and an information system. Regarding the freight trains. more than 2000 freight wagons and 157 locomotives are all geared to transport more than (10) million tons annually. As SAR operates one of the ten longest freight trains in the world, with a length of 3 km. SAR managed to transport more than 58 million tons of minerals from 2011 until the end of 2020, which contributed to displacing more than 4.5 million trucks from the roads. The container shipping service approximately transports 350,000 containers annually. With plans to raise the operational efficiency with the completion of Jubail-Dammam connection project, to reach the 1.1 million containers.
For more information on government contacts, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Travel Time Matrix
SAR North train comprises five stations (Riyadh, Majmaah, Qassim, Hail , Jauf).
|
North Route Travel Time from Riyadh to Major Towns ending with Jouf (hours) |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Riyadh |
Majmaah |
Qassim |
Hail |
Jouf |
|
|
Riyadh |
1.15 |
2:30 |
4:30 |
8:00 |
|
|
Majmaah |
1.15 |
1:00 |
3:00 |
6:30 |
|
|
Qassim |
2:30 |
1:00 |
1:50 |
5:00 |
|
|
Hail |
4:30 |
3:00 |
1:50 |
2:45 |
|
|
Jouf |
8:00 |
6:30 |
5:00 |
2:45 |
|
SAR East Train comprises of four stations ( Dammam, Abqaid, Hofuf, Riyadh).
|
East Route Travel Time from Dammam to Major Towns ending with Riyadh (hours) |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dammam |
Abqaid |
Hofuf |
Riyadh |
|
|
Dammam |
|
0:40 |
1:15 |
3:50 |
|
Abqaid |
0:40 |
|
00:30 |
3:00 |
|
Hofuf |
1:15 |
00:30 |
|
2:30 |
|
Riyadh |
3:50 |
3:00 |
2:30 |
|
Railway Companies and Consortia
All railway network in the kingdom is operated by the Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).
For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List.
Capacity Table
|
Rail Operator Capacity |
|
|---|---|
|
SAR |
|
|
Lines Operates On |
|
|
Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity |
From nine and 13 cars – 4300 horsepower |
|
Locomotives |
|
|
Covered Freight Wagons Size (m) |
15.24’ to 21.9 (m) in length |
|
Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m) |
|
|
High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m) |
Length 15.8 (m) |
Key Route Information
|
Standard Route Information |
||
|---|---|---|
|
North Route (From Riyadh - To Jauf) |
East Route (From Dammam – To Riyadh) |
|
|
Track Gauge |
1435 mm |
1435 mm |
|
Total Track Distance |
Double |
Double |
|
Type of Sleeper and Fastenings |
Wooden & Steel sleepers |
Wooden & Steel sleepers |
|
Total Track Travel Time |
8:00 Hours |
4:00 Hours |
|
Maintenance |
Good |
Good |
|
Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line |
SAR |
SAR |
|
Traffic Frequency |
Daily |
Daily |
|
Security |
Good |
Good |
|
Main Stations |
Riyadh, Majmaah, Qassim, Hail , Jauf |
Dammam, Abqaid, Hofuf, Riyadh |
Key Stations
For the full list of Railway stations please check the following link https://www.sar.com.sa/en/travel-with-sar/stations
2.6 Saudi Arabia Storage Assessment
The Saudi dry warehousing market grew by 2.8 percent between 2015 and 2020 and will continue to grow until at least 2025. The industrial and retail industries are responsible for the largest percentage of this expansion. The warehousing market is largest in the cities of Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam. While Jeddah has a majority of the warehouse revenue share, all three cities play a key role in the expansion of warehousing in Saudi Arabia.
- Jeddah: Jeddah is a port city on the Red Sea. Its warehousing district is close to the Jeddah Islamic Port. Here, the warehouse and logistics supply districts stretch 26.1 million square meters.
- Riyadh: Located in the center of the country, Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and its main financial hub. Its warehousing districts are primarily near Riyadh’s dry port. The city dedicates 24.5 million square meters to warehousing and logistics parks.
- Dammam: The Dammam metropolitan area is on the Persian Gulf. Its warehousing and logistics parks cluster among four zones to the north, east, south, and west of the city. Currently, the city uses 20.9 million square meters for its warehouses and logistics parks.
Identifying Saudi Arabian warehousing challenges
As a result of growth in the retail sector, increased manufacturing activity, and expanding international trade, Saudi Arabia’s warehousing needs are growing. The 72 million square meters of warehousing and logistics space in the logistics hubs of Riyadh, King Abdullah Economic City (Jeddah), and Al Khobar (Dammam) are no longer sufficient.
- Beyond dry goods Saudi Arabia’s warehousing challenges go beyond needing space for companies to store dry goods. According to a Research and Markets report, Saudi Arabia’s cold storage market is projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2024. With this growing demand in mind, forecasters see the warehousing market in Saudi Arabia continuing its upward trend. the warehousing market expects a compound annual growth rate increase of 4.1 percent through 2023.
- Realizing revenue: Saudi Arabia, along with the rest of the world, is seeing a rise in e-commerce. The Saudi Gazette reported that e-commerce grew 74 percent during March and April of 2020 alone. This sizzling growth is putting pressure on Saudi Arabia’s warehousing sector to provide more space for online retailers like Namshi and Amazon. Saudi Arabia needs more state-of-the-art facilities. Businesses in the e-commerce space need modern warehouses so that they can receive, process, and ship product efficiently, accurately, and quickly. The retail sector accounted for half of warehousing revenue in 2018. It’s clear that there is a need for additional warehousing space to accommodate projected growth.
- Other immediate challenges: The physical locations of Saudi Arabia’s current warehousing facilities pose another challenge. Most of the nation’s logistics centers are in and around Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The challenge is heightened by long distances over varied, rugged topography in extreme temperatures as goods are moved between stops along the supply chain. One challenge that companies face related to warehouse management is finding enough workers to staff facilities. Some logistics providers believe Saudi Arabia lacks the labor force it requires to meet the growing needs of the warehousing sector. As a result, warehouse operators sometimes must find ways to operate their facilities with minimal staff.
- e-Commerce: The use of e-commerce has expanded globally and among Saudi Arabian citizens. The market is fast growing, which exposes weaknesses in Saudi Arabian supply chains. Urban centers in Saudi Arabia are not as compact and densely populated as urban environments elsewhere. That lack of density limits efficiency in distribution from the warehouse to the customer. Because of this, suppliers are sometimes unable to meet the demands of e-commerce shoppers for fast shipping.
- Supply chain interruption: COVID-19 revealed vulnerabilities in supply chains. Because their success is dependent upon a variety of uncontrollable variables, warehousing facilities have little power over supply chain interruptions. This means facilities are vulnerable to delays that can result in canceled orders and a lack of customer trust.
- Aging warehouses: Modern, automated warehouses come at a cost. Because of this, many warehousing districts, particularly in Riyadh, contain a large number of aging and outdated structures These are less suited to meet demand and can slow the throughput of goods. Saudi Arabia will need to upgrade these aging warehouses in order to keep up with the global warehousing market.
Source: Ken Research report: https://www.kenresearch.com/automotive-transportation-and-warehousing/logistics-and-shipping/saudi-arabia-warehousing-market/203894-100.html
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Commercial Storage
On-demand warehousing enables companies in Saudi Arabia to access warehouse solutions on a temporary basis. On-demand warehousing services negotiate with warehouses to build a network of facilities to increase supply chain efficiency. Companies can lease on-demand warehouse space as a way to cost effectively address shifting demand.
|
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Abqaiq Highway, Opposite to Dammam 2nd Industrial Area, Mekkah St., Dagran 34521 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Motion Supply Chain |
Yes |
7000 m2 |
Covered |
Flat |
Intact |
|
Al Olaya Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12244 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Motion Supply Chain |
Yes |
12,000 m2 |
Covered |
Flat |
Intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Public Sector Storage
National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP): Saudi Arabia launched NIDLP to improve infrastructure and design new policies related to economic growth. By dedicating financial support to logistics development, NIDLP aims to build Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional logistics hub and improve warehousing.
Al Khomrah Logistics Zone: The Saudi Arabian ministry of transport opened a logistics zone in Jeddah to support shipping, freight distribution, and transport. This is the largest logistics zone in the country.
|
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dammam (Al-Khalidiyah) |
Public Warehousing Company |
Yes |
150,000 m2 – divided into 204 warehouses |
covered |
flat |
intact |
|
Riyadh (Al-Kharj road) |
Public Warehousing Company |
Yes |
38,700 m2 – divided into 25 warehouses |
covered |
flat |
intact |
|
Dhahran (Ghonan) |
Public Warehousing Company |
Yes |
160,000 m2 – divided into 55 warehouses |
covered |
flat |
intact |
|
Dhahran (Al-Faisaliyah) |
Public Warehousing Company |
Yes |
18,462 m2 – divided into 35 warehouses |
covered |
flat |
intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Cold Chain
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a safe and effective way to transport and store vaccines was apparent. To meet global demand for a vaccine, Saudi Arabia built a series of warehouses dedicated to storing pharmaceuticals and other perishables. These refrigerated warehouses enable the country to maintain a cold supply chain.
|
Location |
Organization / Owner |
Type [1] |
Cooling / Power [2] |
Total Capacity (m³) |
Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Al Khumra area in Jeddah |
refrigerated warehouse |
unspecified |
24,000 m2 |
Intact |
|
|
King Faisal Rd Al Khumra District, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
refrigerated warehouse |
unspecified |
16,000 m2 |
Intact |
[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,
[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified
2.7 Saudi Arabia Milling Assessment
Overview
The Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO), previously named Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization, was established by the Royal Decree No. M/14 issued on 25/3/1392 AH which was amended by the Royal Decree No. M/3 issued on 12/2/1406 AH. Subsequently, the Council of Ministers issued resolution No. 35 which approved taking the necessary actions to establish four joint-stock companies for flour mills, amending the name of the Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization to be (Saudi Grains Organization) and reorganizing it. Therefore, the Council of Ministers’ resolution No. (328) was issued on 2/8/1437 AH to approve the establishment of the Saudi Grains Organization to manage the silos activity, running, development and improvement. In addition to the tasks of organizing, controlling and supervising the activity of flour-producing mills. In order to achieve its objectives, the organization has the following tasks:
- Set up the silos and flour mills activity to become investment attractions for investors.
- Implement the approved policies, plans and programs to improve the silos and flour mills activity, and adopt the appropriate procedures.
- License the practice of silos and flour mills activity and monitor the licensed parties’ performance of their duties.
- Set quality and safety standards regarding the silos and flour mills activity by coordinating with the related ministries and government entities and monitor the implementation of those standards.
- Buy and sell wheat and create a reserve stock of wheat that meets the need of the kingdom and maintain its balance periodically.
- Organize, control and supervise the silos and flour mills activity.
- Control the wheat quality and the production of the flour milling companies.
- Provide the required quantities of wheat to fully operate the flour milling companies according to the pricing policy suggested by the organization as an organizer of the silos and flour mills activity, and in accordance with the government’s market support policies.
- Control the competition regulations in the field of services provision for soils and flour mills activity.
- Protect consumers in matters related to the products of silos and flour mills.
- Suggest pricing policy for the products of flour mills activity.
Privatization of flour mills
The flour milling sector represents one of the targeted sectors for full privatization under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, and the as one of the initiatives under the third pillar of the privatization program document. The privatization of the flour milling sector enjoys the support of specialized regulatory and executive authorities led by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, the NCP and related entities. The privatization had been completed for the four state-owned milling companies as following:
- The First Milling Company is awarded to Raha AlSafi Consortium
- The Second Milling Company is awarded to a consortium of Abdul Aziz Al-Ajlan Sons for Commercial and Real Estate Investments Company, Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al-Rajhi International Company, National Agricultural Development Company and Olam International Limited.
- The Third Milling Company is awarded to AlRajhi – Ghurair – Masafi Consortium.
- the Forth Milling Company is awarded to the consortium comprised of Allana International, Abdullah Al Othaim Markets, and United Feed Manufacturing Company
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
First Milling Company (MC1)
First milling company (MC1) is one of the largest companies in the Kingdom in terms of production and sales of flour as well as the production of livestock feed and animal bran. The company has four branches in Jeddah, Al-Qassim, Tabuk and Al-Ahsa. In terms of production, the capacity of the silos is 210 thousand metric tons for all branches, while the daily operational capacity is 4200 tons.
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
First Milling Company (MC1) Jeddah Islamic Port |
Mohamed Ibrahim Alfawzan, General Manager Email: info@mc1.com.sa |
Tel: (+966) 92 00 10375 Fax: (+966) 12 648 3433 |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
||
|
Facilities |
|
|---|---|
|
Parking Area Inside Compound |
Exists |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Exists |
|
Milling Equipment (Jeddah Mill) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1979 |
1979 |
Good – capacity 300 MT/Daily |
|
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1979 |
1979 |
Good – Capacity 450 MT/Daily |
|
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1979 |
1979 |
Good – Capacity 300 MT/Daily |
|
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1979 |
1979 |
Good- Capacity 450 MT/Daily – Upgraded in 2012 |
|
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1985 |
1985 |
Good- Capacity 650 MT/Daily – Upgraded in 2017 |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Owned |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
Yes |
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
878 |
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|
|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
Yes |
|
Spraying |
Yes |
|
Rodenticides |
Yes |
|
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security |
Good |
|
Compound |
Fenced |
|
Access |
|
|---|---|
|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
Jeddah Mill to Jeddah City: 0 km |
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
Jeddah Mill to Jeddah City 0.00 hrs |
|
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
45 MT for 5 axle trucks, 35 MT for the 4 axle trucks & 21 MT for the double axle trucks |
|
Milling Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Wheat |
4200 MT |
100,800 MT = 3360 MT Daily |
|
Storage Capacity |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
210,000 MT |
30,000 MT |
Second Milling Company (MC2)
Second milling company (MC2) is one of the largest companies in the Kingdom in terms of production and sales of flour as well as the production of livestock feed and animal bran. The company has three branches in Riyadh, Hail & Jazan. In terms of production, the capacity of the silos is 190 thousand metric tons while the daily operational capacity is 3700 tons for all branches.
|
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
|---|---|---|
|
Second Milling Company (MC2) Old Kharj Road,P.O. Box 6847, Hay Al Manakh Riyadh, 11452 Saudi Arabia |
Abdur Rahman Ar Rowaitea, Chief Executive Officer Eng. Adel Algoher, Production Manager Email: info@mc2.com.sa Web: http://mc2.com.sa/ |
Tel: 8003040403 Fax: (+966) 11 495 1111 |
|
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
||
|
Facilities |
|
|---|---|
|
Parking Area Inside Compound |
Exists |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Exists |
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Owned |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
Yes |
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Staffing |
|
|---|---|
|
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
750 |
|
Conditions & Cleanliness |
||
|---|---|---|
|
|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
|
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
|
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
|
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
|
Pest Control |
|
|---|---|
|
Fumigation |
Yes |
|
Spraying |
Yes |
|
Rodenticides |
Yes |
|
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
|
Security |
|
|---|---|
|
Security |
Good |
|
Compound |
Fenced |
|
Access |
|
|---|---|
|
Distance from Main Town- Riyadh (km) |
0.00 km |
|
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
0.00 Hours |
|
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
|
Road Limitations (if any) |
45 MT for 5 axle trucks, 35 MT for the 4 axle trucks & 21 MT for the double axle trucks |
|
Milling Capacity (All Branches) |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
|
Wheat |
3700 MT |
111,000 MT |
|
Storage Capacity (Riyadh) |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
|
Within the Compound |
190,000 MT |
28,000 MT |
Third Milling Company (MC3)
Third milling company (MC3) is one of the largest companies in the Kingdom in terms of production and sales of flour as well as the production of livestock feed and animal bran. The company has three branches in Khamis Mushait, Al-Jawf & Al-Jumum. In terms of production, the capacity of the silos is 185 thousand metric tons for all branches, while the daily operational capacity is 3450 tons.
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Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Third Milling Company (MC3) Khamis Mushait / Al-Anad Road PO Box 15027, Khamis Mushait – 61961 |
Name: Eng. Atef Al Sultan Title: Executive manager Email: info@millingcompany3.com |
Tel: (966) 017-235-9186 Fax: 0172501539 |
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Summary of Role and Services |
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Facilities |
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Parking Area Inside Compound |
Exists |
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Drainage |
Good |
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Fire Fighting Equipment |
Exists |
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Milling Equipment |
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Branch |
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
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Khamis Mushait |
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1981 |
1981 |
Good – 450 MT |
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Switzerland (Bühler) |
1981 |
1981 |
Good – 600 MT |
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Switzerland (Bühler) |
1981 |
1981 |
Good – 600 MT |
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Al-Jumum. |
Switzerland (Bühler) |
2004 |
2004 |
Good – 600 MT |
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Switzerland (Bühler) |
2014 |
2014 |
Good – 600 MT |
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Al-Jawf |
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1986 |
1986 |
Good – 600 MT |
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Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
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Type of Equipment |
Available |
Owned |
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Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
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Moisture Tester |
Yes |
Yes |
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De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
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Metal Extractor |
Yes |
Yes |
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Staffing |
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Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
725 |
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Conditions & Cleanliness |
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Outside |
Inside |
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Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
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Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
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Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
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Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
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Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
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Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
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Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
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Pest Control |
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|---|---|
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Fumigation |
Yes |
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Spraying |
Yes |
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Rodenticides |
Yes |
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Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
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Security |
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Security |
Good |
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Compound |
Fenced |
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Access |
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Distance from Main Town- Asser (km) |
23 KM – Asser Mesheet |
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Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
0.25 Hours |
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Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
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Road Limitations (if any) |
45 MT for 5 axle trucks, 35 MT for the 4 axle trucks & 21 MT for the double axle trucks |
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Milling Capacity (all branches) |
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|---|---|---|
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
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Wheat |
3450 MT |
103,500 MT |
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Storage Capacity (all Branches) |
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|---|---|---|
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
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Within the Compound |
185,000 MT |
24,900 MT |
Fourth Milling Company (MC4)
- 1972 The Saudi Grains Organization was established, and its key goals were set around.
- Establishing and operating grain silos, flour and feed mills in the aim of developing the grain, flour and feed industry
- Purchasing and importing grains as well as ensuring required reserves to cater for emergency situations
- 1977 SAGO opened the Dammam branch.
- 1989 SAGO opened the Kharj branch.
- 2008 SAGO opened the Madina branch.
- 2009 SAGO launched its privatization program aiming to increase operational efficiency, improve fiscal performance, support economic growth and enhance operational technology.
- 2011 The Supreme Economic Council – SEC (previously) endorsed SAGO’s privatization strategy to bundle all milling operations under four companies; for Milling Company 4 (MC4), it involved bundling the Dammam, Kharj and Madina branches MC4 commenced operations as a standalone entity operating on commercial bases in preparation for privatization.
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Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Milling Company 4 (MC4) HEADQUARTER ADDRESS King Abdulaziz Sea Port Beside Saudi Food & Drug Authority Dammam Saudi Arabia |
Name: Eng. Hamad bn Mohammed Al Qahtani Title: Executive manager Email: info@millingcompany4.com |
Tel: +966-13-8299010 Fax: +966-13-8299011 |
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Summary of Role and Services |
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Facilities |
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|---|---|
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Parking Area Inside Compound |
Exists |
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Drainage |
Good |
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Fire Fighting Equipment |
Exists |
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Milling Equipment |
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Branch |
Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
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Dammam |
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1977 |
1977 |
Good – 450 MT |
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Switzerland (Bühler) |
1977 |
1977 |
Good – 450 MT |
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Switzerland (Bühler) |
1977 |
1977 |
Good – 450 MT |
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Madina Al Munawra |
Switzerland (Bühler) |
2008 |
2008 |
Good – 600 MT |
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Switzerland (Bühler) |
2008 |
2008 |
Good – 600 MT |
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Al Kharj |
Switzerland (Bühler) |
1989 |
1989 |
Good – 600 MT |
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Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
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|---|---|---|
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Type of Equipment |
Available |
Owned |
|
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
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Moisture Tester |
Yes |
Yes |
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De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
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Metal Extractor |
Yes |
Yes |
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Staffing |
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|---|---|
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Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
300 |
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Conditions & Cleanliness |
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|---|---|---|
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Outside |
Inside |
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Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
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Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
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Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
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Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
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Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
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Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
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Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
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Pest Control |
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|---|---|
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Fumigation |
Yes |
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Spraying |
Yes |
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Rodenticides |
Yes |
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Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
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Security |
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|---|---|
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Security |
Good |
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Compound |
Fenced |
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Access |
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|---|---|
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Distance from Main Town- Dammam (km) |
17 KM |
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Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
20 Minutes |
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Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
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Road Limitations (if any) |
45 MT for 5 axle trucks, 35 MT for the 4 axle trucks & 21 MT for the double axle trucks |
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Milling Capacity (all branches) |
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|---|---|---|
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
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Wheat |
3150 MT |
94,500 MT |
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Storage Capacity (all Branches) |
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|---|---|---|
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
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Within the Compound |
140,000 MT |
22,000 MT |