Today, the new voyage began from Jubail Commercial Port, which is considered the main export gateway for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the Arabian Gulf coast, as the port witnessed intense preparations to receive this historic voyage.
Get started today Train Jubail Commercial Port On its first trip to the port of Riyadh, in a historic step that reflects the strategy of this port in developing the logistics sector and improving transportation operations in Saudi Arabia.
This new journey started from Port, which is one of the most important ports on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, and is considered the main export gateway to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to its vital strategic location. The port witnessed intense preparations to receive this historic voyage.
The huge train began its first journey with departure Jubail Commercial Port, loaded with many types of commercial goods, including steel and liquids, with a load estimated at 59 containers and 40 trailers.
This step comes to strengthen the transportation and logistics sector and achieve economic integration between various industrial and commercial areas.
The train’s first journey is considered a step towards progress in developing the transportation and logistics sector in the Kingdom, a project that was inaugurated by the Emir of the Eastern Province in 2022, according to what was published by Al-Akhbariya channel.
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The railway line linking the Jubail Commercial Port and the Riyadh Port is an engineering masterpiece that represents a qualitative leap in the field of transport and logistics, and is expected to contribute to improving the efficiency of transport operations and reducing road congestion between the main industrial areas in the Kingdom.
It represents a project Railway network In Jubail, a new step towards strengthening the logistics infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This project is linked to the East and North train networks, extends over a length of 193 kilometers, and connects Jubail Industrial Area (1) and (2), in addition to King Fahd Industrial Port and Jubail Commercial Port.
This project comes as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to develop infrastructure and improve logistics services in the country. The project aims to enhance the Kingdom’s transportation and logistics capabilities and improve its economic competitiveness at the local and international levels, according to the Saudi News Agency (SPA).
The new project network provides a service for transporting products and materials via railway between facilities and ports in Jubail, with access to other areas connected to the railway network in the Kingdom. This contributes to facilitating the movement of goods and reducing road congestion and transportation costs.
The project also aims to support national industries and enhance their competitiveness by providing an efficient and reliable means of transporting goods. It is expected to contribute to raising the rates of rail transport and its integration with other means of transport, which enhances the efficiency and reliability of the logistics sector.
In addition, the project seeks to improve environmental quality by providing safe and environmentally friendly transportation solutions, resulting in a reduction of emissions by more than 70% and the displacement of more than 200,000 trucks in the first phase of operation. This is in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy that aims to achieve sustainable development and improve the quality of life in the Kingdom.
