Port Houston has welcomed the Bahri Diriyah, a multipurpose dry cargo vessel, to its Turning Basin Terminal.
This vessel was making its maiden voyage to Houston from Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
According to the port, the arrival of the Bahri Diriyah underscores Port Houston’s role as a key gateway for international trade and strengthens its strategic ties with the Middle East – a region that now represents 8 per cent of the port’s total market share.
The Bahri Diriyah is equipped to burn low-sulphur diesel. With dimensions of 636.2 feet in length and 95.3 feet in width, this 31,241-tonne vessel brings substantial capacity, holding up to 39,509 cubic metres of general cargo.
Operating as a tramp vessel, meaning the Bahri Diriyah will call Port Houston on an as-needed basis, further supports flexible and timely cargo solutions for Houston’s trade community.
“We are excited to welcome the Bahri Diriyah on its first visit to Port Houston,” said Charlie Jenkins, CEO at Port Houston.
“This maiden voyage highlights our commitment to growing the region’s role in the global supply chain and offering our customers efficient operations. We’re proud to support the diverse cargo needs in the Houston area.”
Earlier this week, Port Houston announced the award of $25 million in grant funding received from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD).