MSC launches port service at Jeddah and King Abdullah

Saudi Ports Company ("Mwaniq") announced the addition of the "ALBATROS" shipping service for MSC to the ports of Jeddah Islamic and King Abdullah in Rabigh, with a capacity of up to 18,000 TEUs. This step comes as part of efforts to strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics hub. It is the 34th service to be added to Saudi ports in 2026, enhancing maritime connectivity and reinforcing the Kingdom's presence on the international trade map through a route passing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal.