1. Serving the National Economy

2. There are nine main commercial and industrial ports in Saudi Arabia with a total of 193 berths. Dammam Diba Jeddah Jizan Yanbu Jubail Ras Alzwr 143 berths in 6 commercial ports; 50 berths in 3 industrial ports;

3. 152 Million. tonnes of cargo were handled in 2010 95% of the Kingdom's exports and imports pass through the sea ports; 60% of the cargo in the ports is for export; 5.3 M. TEU containers were handled in 2010; 1.7 M TEU for trans-shipment 1.3 M. passengers pass through the ports each year; 11,000 ships visit Saudi ports annually.

5. Large investments in neighboring ports; Open trade policies and adoption of the World Trade Organization's principles Rapid changes in sea trade Essential changes in the national economy towards exports

6. To provide facilities and services capable of regional competition; To increase revenues through the increase in trade through better productivity and introduction of new services; To encourage the industrial exports by improved services and competitive costs; To provide new job opportunities for nationals through training in technical work. Goals:

7. In 1997 The Royal approval was issued to pass responsibility for all operations, and maintenance of berths and equipment owned by the Ports Authority to the private sector, to be Managed on a commercial basis. Based on the following:

8. The revenues are shared by the government and the private sector. The contract were awarded based on the highest percentage offered for government share. The ports to be managed on a commercial basis; The private sector was given incentives to invest in heavy equipment necessary for effective port operations; New services are to be provided; No price rises in handling fees; All the operations are put in general bids. The ports and their facilities will continue to be owned by the government;

9. Under this Program, the Saudi Ports provided 30 investment opportunities; with an estimated investment of $1.3 Billion. Productivity has improved significantly. Ports revenues have grown to around $1 Billion.

10. A new industrial port in Ras-Alzawr to serve the miming industry. Operation started Amech,2011 A third container terminal, The Red sea Gate, was established in Jeddah Port though B.O.T, with 1.5M TEU annual capacity. New container terminals and berths are palnned for other ports.

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