Saudi Arabia has taken another major step toward becoming West Asia’s most influential logistics powerhouse. Mawani’s newly launched “Jebel Ali Middle East Express” operated by CMA CGM at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam now connects the Kingdom directly with Kuwait, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi with a handling capacity of 2,202 TEUs.
This new service plays a crucial role in advancing the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS), improving Saudi Arabia’s global logistics ranking, boosting export capabilities, and enhancing overall trade efficiency.
Why This Matters to Global Manufacturers & Large Traders
Saudi Arabia is actively positioning itself as the primary logistics gateway of West Asia, offering direct access to a unified GCC consumer and industrial market.
Key Advantages
Faster shipping routes across the GCC
Lower logistics and inventory costs
Strengthened industrial and manufacturing clusters (MODON, SEZs)
High re-export potential to Asia, Africa & Europe
Stable and predictable freight movement
The Jebel Ali Middle East Express significantly improves supply-chain reliability for industries such as automotive, heavy machinery, electronics, building materials, FMCG, and food processing.
Growing Opportunities Across the Middle East
With upgraded maritime corridors linking Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and other regional nodes, global companies can strategically establish:
Regional manufacturing bases
Distribution and fulfillment hubs
Assembly and re-export centers
Large-scale warehousing operations
Saudi Arabia becomes the central trading node coordinating, distributing, and re-exporting goods across the GCC and beyond.
How We Support Your Expansion in Saudi Arabia & the GCC
We assist global manufacturers, traders, and logistics companies by offering:
✔ Market entry and business setup in Saudi Arabia & GCC
✔ Industrial, manufacturing, and logistics licensing
✔ Company registration in free zones and SEZs
✔ VAT, customs & compliance services
✔ Cross-border trade & supply chain advisory
✔ Vendor registration with ports, giga-projects & industrial cities
Our guidance-first approach ensures your organization builds a strong, compliant, and scalable presence in the region.
Conclusion
Mawani’s Jebel Ali Middle East Express is more than just a new shipping route—it represents Saudi Arabia’s accelerating ambition to lead regional trade and logistics.
For global manufacturers and large-scale traders, the Kingdom offers an unmatched opportunity to build a strong, scalable, and strategically located footprint in the heart of West Asia.







