The amount of cargo handled by Saudi Ports has gone up in the month of June. The Total tonnage cargo handled in Saudi ports during the month of June 2020 was 29 million tons, an increase of 14%.
The number of handling containers reached more than 5,98,000, which points to an increase of 7.34%, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, according to the Saudi Ports Authority, MAWANI.
1018 vessels, 2.4 million tons of foodstuffs, 35,000 vehicles, and 387,000 heads of livestock arrived at Saudi ports during the month of June, a Saudi Press Agency report Said.
These noticeable increases have been recorded by the Kingdom’s ports since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, COVID 19. It is viewed as an affirmation of the strength of the Saudi economy, supply chains, and commercial movement, even in this global crisis situation.
Also Read: Saudi Spends $57 Bn To Revive Economy
Also Read: Saudi Plans $800 Bn Investment To Transform Riyadh