Maersk has announced the opening of its largest logistics park in the Middle East, located at Jeddah Islamic Port, in collaboration with the General Ports Authority of Saudi Arabia (Mawani). Spanning 225,000 square meters, this facility is the largest single-site logistics and services center in the region. The inauguration was marked by a ceremony attended by Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics and Chairman of the General Authority of Ports, and Vincent Clerc, CEO of Maersk, according to an official release from the company.
Al-Jasser highlighted the significant advancements in Saudi Arabia’s ports sector, noting improvements in operational efficiency, achievements in international benchmarks, and increased maritime connectivity. “The Maersk logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port will play a vital role in supporting economic activity in the Kingdom, providing highly efficient logistics services to bolster trade and export activities, and enhancing supply chain and logistics operations,” he said.
Vincent Clerc added, “The Maersk logistics park represents a significant milestone for us. It underscores our commitment to enabling global trade in Saudi Arabia, a country strategically positioned at the crossroads of three continents. I am proud that our Jeddah facility exemplifies our integrated logistics strategy, supporting customers with resilient logistics solutions while advancing our decarbonization efforts.”
The logistics park offers a comprehensive range of integrated services under one roof, including:
– Multi-modal connectivity between ocean, land, and air transport
– Warehousing solutions tailored to B2B and e-commerce needs
– Temperature-controlled warehousing
– Custom-bonded setup
– Facilities designed for various industries, including FMCG, frozen food, automotive, retail, lifestyle, petrochemicals, electronics, and pharmaceuticals
– Distribution solutions covering first- and last-mile deliveries
– Customs clearances, visibility solutions, and a control tower for efficient operations
Sustainability is a key feature of the facility, with up to 70% of its electricity generated from 32,000 solar panels installed on a 64,000 square meter rooftop. The park also utilizes electric equipment and trucks, as well as energy-efficient LED lighting optimized with light sensors.
