The Saudi Ports Authority has expanded its incentive measures to further strengthen the Kingdom’s logistics and maritime trade sector, extending a waiver on storage fees for transit cargo for up to 15 days at selected strategic ports across Saudi Arabia.
According to Beyond Time News, the decision reflects ongoing efforts to streamline supply chain operations and improve the efficiency of cargo movement through Saudi Arabia’s seaports.
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced that the exemption applies to transit goods processed through major ports, including King Abdulaziz Port Dammam, Yanbu Commercial Port, Yanbu Industrial Port, and NEOM Port.
The waiver covers transit cargo, roll-on/roll-off shipments, and several other categories of goods, while excluding container storage. Officials stated that the initiative is designed to reduce operational bottlenecks, improve turnaround times, and facilitate smoother international trade flows through the Kingdom’s maritime gateways.
As part of broader logistics reforms, the initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position the country as a leading global logistics hub by enhancing port competitiveness and operational performance.
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Authorities emphasized that such measures are part of a wider transformation agenda to boost efficiency across the maritime sector, attract increased cargo traffic, and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s role in global supply chains.
Conclusion
The extension of the storage fee exemption highlights Saudi Arabia’s continued push toward logistics modernization. By easing operational costs and improving cargo flow, the Kingdom is reinforcing its ambition to become a central global trade and logistics hub.
