Mawani Introduces IM2 Shipping Service at Jeddah Islamic Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has launched the new IM2 shipping service at Jeddah Islamic Port, in collaboration with Emirates Shipping Line and Wan Hai Lines. This initiative aims to boost the competitiveness of Saudi ports, streamline global trade, and enhance operational efficiency.
The IM2 service will link Jeddah Islamic Port with three key ports: Mundra in India, Alexandria in Egypt, and Mersin in Türkiye. It will offer a handling capacity of up to 2,800 TEUs.
This launch aligns with Mawani's broader strategy to elevate Saudi Arabia's position in global performance rankings, support national exports, and advance the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which seeks to position the Kingdom as a leading global logistics hub connecting three continents.
Jeddah Islamic Port features 62 multi-purpose berths, specialized terminals, two general cargo terminals, ship repair docks, and a dedicated area for logistics services including storage and re-export. Its total cargo handling capacity stands at 130 million tons.
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