Saudi Ports achieve their highest progress in the maritime navigation network
connectivity index
Saudi ports were able to achieve a historic leap in the maritime navigation network connectivity
index, ranking 16th in the world, out of 187 countries, through the multiplicity of navigation
services, which reach 97 services in Saudi ports, linking the Kingdom to about 348 global ports.
This came during the UNCTAD report for the second quarter of 2023, which was issued by the United
Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and Saudi Arabia had recently achieved progress in the
Logistics Performance Index issued by the World Bank (LPI) by advancing 17 places globally, reaching
38th place globally out of 160 countries. . For his part, the Saudi Minister of Transport and
Logistics, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, expressed this progress, which he described as a qualitative
national achievement, stressing the great support enjoyed by the transport and logistics system and
the port sector.
The Saudi Navy leads Gulf Maritime Security
The Royal Saudi Naval Forces assumed command of the "Combined Duty 152" of the Royal Bahraini Navy,
and the "Ranger" of the British Royal Navy. This came during a ceremony that took place at the
headquarters of the US Naval Support Base in the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Combined Task Force 152 is
to enhance maritime security in the Persian Gulf, protect infrastructure in international waters,
and combat illegal activities. As for the tasks of the Guardian Force, they are represented in
monitoring commercial shipping lanes, providing protection for the force's merchant ships, and
deterring countries sponsoring activities that threaten maritime safety.
The Saudi Maritime Conference receives wide support before its launch
Dhahran Expo Center in Dammam is preparing to host the Saudi Maritime Conference on September 20/21,
which receives support from the global maritime sector before its launch. The conference is held to
highlight the enormous potential of the Saudi maritime sector, and the great opportunities offered
by maritime logistics services. The conference is scheduled to witness several events, perhaps the
most prominent of which is holding a session on the future outlook on the maritime sector in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A number of major companies and institutions specialized in the maritime
sector will also participate in the conference, to discuss many vital topics.
International Praise for Saudi Arabia’s Leadership in Marine Surveying and Navigation
Dr. Muhammad bin Yahya Al Sayel, Chairman of the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial
Information, praised the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in international, regional and local
cooperation with the largest bodies to make maritime work proceed in accordance with international
best practices. For his part, Luisi Senapi, Director of the International Marine Survey, stressed
the global leadership role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Pointing to the efforts made in marine
survey work in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, which includes a marine survey project using mobile
lidar technology. It is worth noting that marine surveying is a branch of applied science that deals
with measuring and describing the natural characteristics of oceans, seas, coastal areas, lakes and
rivers, as well as studying expected changes over time. The primary purpose of this is the safety of
maritime navigation and support of all other maritime activities, including economic development,
security, defence, scientific research and environmental protection.