As shipping activity gradually returns to the Red Sea, DP World is accelerating its expansion at Jeddah Islamic Port, reinforcing its position as a key logistics hub in the region.
The global ports operator has introduced three new quay cranes to the terminal, a strategic move aimed at boosting capacity and supporting the resurgence of trade flows following a period of disruption. The expansion comes at a time when major shipping lines are cautiously resuming services along the Red Sea corridor, signaling renewed confidence in the route.
Scaling Up for Growth
The addition of the new semi-automated cranes increases the terminal’s ship-to-shore fleet to 17, with further expansions already planned. Each crane is equipped with a lifting capacity of 65 tonnes, enabling the efficient handling of ultra-large container vessels.
This upgrade allows the terminal to serve multiple mainlin
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