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RIYADH: Jeddah Islamic Port has received the motor vessel BYD HEFEI, a dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off carrier with a 7,000-unit capacity for vehicles and heavy equipment.
The vessel鈥檚 arrival at the Red Sea Gateway Terminal reflects the port鈥檚 readiness to handle next-generation maritime traffic and supports the Kingdom鈥檚 broader push to enhance supply chain efficiency under Vision 2030.
Operated at the RSGT 鈥� 海角直播鈥檚 first Build-Operate-Transfer terminal, partly owned by the Public Investment Fund and global logistics firm DP World 鈥� the MV BYD HEFEI highlights the Kingdom鈥檚 ongoing efforts to modernize terminals and advance sustainability initiatives.
The ship is powered by eco-friendly dual-fuel technology and is designed to meet the latest environmental and operational efficiency standards.
鈥淭his reflects the port鈥檚 readiness to accommodate various types of vessels and highlights its advanced operational capabilities,鈥� according to the Saudi Ports Authority, also known as Mawani.
Strategically positioned near global shipping lanes, Jeddah Islamic Port handles over 65 percent of 海角直播鈥檚 seaborne imports, playing a central role in the Kingdom鈥檚 National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
The integration of liquefied natural gas-powered vessels aligns with the NTLS goals and the Saudi Green Initiative, which aim to reduce emissions and promote clean energy in the transportation sector.
As ports across the UAE, Oman, and major global hubs like Singapore and Rotterdam invest in similar capabilities, Jeddah鈥檚 adoption of dual-fuel infrastructure bolsters its regional competitiveness and positions it firmly in the worldwide shift toward sustainable maritime logistics.
As part of its strategic efforts to strengthen maritime connectivity and diversify trade routes, Mawani has significantly expanded shipping services at Jeddah Islamic Port in 2025.
Among the newly added services is FRS1, operated by CSTAR LINE, which connects Jeddah to Chinese ports 鈥� Ningbo, Shanghai, and Nansha 鈥� as well as Aqaba in Jordan and Ain Sokhna in Egypt, with a capacity of up to 2,000 twenty-foot equivalent units.
In addition, the LRX service by CMA CGM began operations in July, linking Jeddah with key ports in the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean, including Latakia, Iskenderun, Mersin, and Beirut, with a TEU capacity of 2,826.
Earlier in the year, the IM2 service, jointly operated by Emirates Line and Wan Hai, was introduced, connecting Jeddah to Mundra, Alexandria, and Mersin, with capacity for 2,800 TEUs.
Sea Lead launched its RESIN service in June 2025, facilitating trade between Jeddah and Nhava Sheva, Ain Sokhna, Djibouti, and Jebel Ali, with a handling capacity of 1,000 TEUs.
Meanwhile, CMA CGM鈥檚 MEDEX service now connects Jeddah to 12 ports across the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe, including Abu Dhabi, Karachi, Colombo, and Piraeus, as well as Malta, Genoa, Fos, Barcelona, and Valencia.
These service expansions underscore Jeddah Islamic Port鈥檚 role as a growing transshipment and trade hub.
In 2024, the terminal, considered the busiest on the Red Sea and a critical gateway for 海角直播鈥檚 trade, handled 5.58 million containers, marking a 12.6 percent year-over-year increase and positioning it 32nd globally by container volume.