King Abdullah Port increased its annual throughput capacity by 21% in 2017, making it the second largest port in the Kingdom in terms of container handling and consolidating its position as the eighth fastest growing port in the world in the same year, according to Alphaliner, a leading global shipping data analytics company.

King Abdullah Port jumped to 87th place in the list of the 100 largest container ports in the world in 2017, after ranking 98th in 2016, according to Alphaliner. In a related context, King Abdullah Port jumped to 87th place in the list of the 100 largest container ports in the world for 2017, up from 98th place in 2016.

KING ABDULLAH Port jumped from 98th place in 2016 to 87th place in the list of the 100 largest container ports in the world. “King Abdullah Port's new ranking is a clear indication of the port's steady growth,” said Ryan Kotb, CEO of King Abdullah Port, noting “the unlimited support the port receives from its partners in the public and private sectors, such as the outstanding efforts of Saudi Customs, the General Directorate of Border Guards, the Economic Cities Authority and other government sectors operating at the port, which are undoubtedly a key player in the honorable achievements that King Abdullah Port has achieved in a short period, in order to enhance the port's performance.”

Ryan Kotb, CEO of King Abdullah Port commented on this new ranking.