New Trade Corridor Connects Jeddah to India and West Mediterranean

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has today revealed that liner operator MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) will start a new shipping service which includes Jeddah Islamic Port to the India-West Med trade route.

The India – West Med service will open a new trade corridor between the key markets of Indian Subcontinent and Western Mediterranean, which is a critical step towards boosting Saudi Arabia’s liner connectivity and fulfilling the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).

With its first sailing planned for 19th December from Khalifa Port on board container vessel MSC SHANGHAI, the service will also call at the ports of Jebel Ali, Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Djibouti, Gioia Tauro, Genoa, Barcelona, Valencia, Salerno, Marsaxlokk, King Abdullah, and Jeddah Islamic Port.

Mawani Announces New Shipping Service to Boost India Trade 

The latest route will unearth a new world of trade opportunities and promote manufacturing industries across the region through direct connectivity.

With lesser transshipments and faster transit times, the service can link Mundra to Genoa within 19 days and Nhava Sheva to Barcelona within 16 days.

To meet rising demand and bring its world-class offerings to the Saudi maritime sector, MSC had recently added the Kingdom’s busiest port to its Himalaya Express network, connecting it to ten major hubs across Asia, Middle East, and Europe.

Boasting premium services and exceptional operating capabilities, the Red Sea’s leading port is targeting a top 10 position among the world’s best hubs by 2030. 

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