Mawani, Antwerp Port sign landmark agreement to strengthen trade relations

30.08.2023

The agreement formalised by Mawani President Omar Hariri and PAI Chief Commercial Officer Tom Hautekiet marks a significant milestone in the authority’s efforts to enhance corporate governance and boost efficiency and quality in the kingdom’s ports sector, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 programme objectives to position the country as a leading global logistics hub.

The strategic partnership aims to capitalise on existing competencies to bolster trade relations and develop ports’ infrastructure, as well as optimise operational performance and technical expertise, promote digitalisation, and upskill the sector’s workforce across various disciplines to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.

Furthermore, the collaboration aims to minimise the shipping industry’s environmental impact and embrace advanced technologies to automate operations and boost efficiency across the kingdom’s ports.