Saudi Global Ports Group (SGP) has inaugurated Terminal 2 at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam and broke ground on the Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone.
The dual event was held under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, and Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, with senior representatives from the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), major logistics companies, and shipping lines also in attendance.
The Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone, covering 1 million square metres and managed by SGP Freezones, represents an investment of up to SAR 1.3 billion ($346 million).
The development will offer modular warehousing, cold chain and vehicle storage, re-export and light manufacturing zones, and dedicated areas for petrochemical products, e-commerce storage, and container handling.
Linked directly to SGP Container Terminals, SGP Multipurpose Terminals and SGP Intermodal (the Riyadh Dry Port Ecosystem), the zone aims to provide an integrated trade solution connecting sea, land, and industrial logistics for domestic and international customers.
The Terminal 2 expansion adds 225 metres to the existing 700 metres of quay, enabling two mega container vessels to berth simultaneously.
Combined with Terminal 1, the total handling capacity is expected to reach 3.8 million TEUs in 2025, reinforcing KAPD’s role as a key gateway on the Arabian Gulf.
Eng. Abdullah Al Zamil, Chairman of the Board of SGP, said: “The expansion of Terminal 2 and launch of SGP Freezones reflects SGP’s commitment to be future-ready and deliver the world class infrastructure that strengthens the Kingdom’s logistics competitiveness. As one of the national champions for ports and logistics, SGP is proud to help position the Kingdom as a leading global logistics hub and a true gateway to growth, in alignment with Vision 2030.”
SGP CEO Rob Harrison added: “The inauguration of Terminal 2 and the groundbreaking of the Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone represent more than the physical expansion of infrastructure. They reflect our belief in Saudi Arabia’s trade potential and our commitment to meeting the growing demand.
“At SGP, we are creating a connected port ecosystem that will drive efficiency, capacity, and sustainable growth for years to come. We extend our sincere appreciation to Mawani and the other key government partners for their continued support and shared dedication to promoting trade diversification, job creation, and supply chain resilience throughout the Kingdom.”
In October, SGP Container Terminals surpassed 15 million TEUs in cumulative container throughput handled at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD) since commencing operations in 2015.
