Saudi Arabia extends container fee exemption at Dammam and Jubail ports

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•The exemption period for container fees at Dammam and Jubail ports was extended as of late March 2026.
•Mawani, the Saudi Ports Authority, announced the start of container terminal operations at Jubail port on April 1, 2026.
•Dammam and Jubail ports are key hubs for Saudi Arabia's import and export activities.
•The fee exemption helps reduce operational costs for shipping and logistics companies using these ports.

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▸Saudi authorities decide to end the container fee exemption shipping and logistics companies could face higher costs, potentially slowing trade volumes through Dammam and Jubail ports

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MEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Saudi Arabia: Mawani Announces Commencement of Container Terminal Operations at Jubail Port MESaudi GazetteSaudi Arabia extends exemption period for container fee at Dammam and Jubail ports

Saudi Arabia has extended the exemption period for container fees at the Dammam and Jubail ports, continuing to waive charges for shipping companies. This extension aims to support trade and reduce costs for logistics operators at these major commercial ports. Additionally, operations have begun at the new container terminal at Jubail port, enhancing its capacity and efficiency.