SGP expands Dammam's port and logistics ecosystem

SAUDI Global Ports (SGP), a leading port operator and partner of the region's ports and logistics ecosystem, has formally inaugurated a major berth expansion at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD) and broken ground on a new integrated logistics zone. These initiatives underscore Saudi Arabia's push to become a global trade and logistics hub under Vision 2030, a top company official tells Gulf Construction.

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The inauguration of Terminal Two berth expansion and groundbreaking on the SAR1.3 billion ($346 million) Dammam Integrated Logistics Zone – adjacent to SGP's operations at KAPD – represent a development designed to link sea, land and industrial logistics into a single corridor.

The dual-milestone event at KAPD was held under the patronage of Eastern Province Governor Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz and Minister of Transport Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser.

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Construction's BINA GOVEAS, Daniel Phay, Chief Operating Officer of Saudi Global Ports and CEO of SGP Container Terminals, outlines how the expansion transforms the port's operational DNA.

The centrepiece of the expansion is a 225-m extension of the quay of Terminal Two. This addition allows the terminal to berth two ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) simultaneously, which, according to Phay, has already “improved berth availability, planning precision, and operational fluidity”.

Phay elaborates: “The Terminal Two berth expansion is an important step in strengthening our operational capabilities and the capability and resilience of King Abdulaziz Port Dammam. It supports our long-term approach to build future-ready infrastructure that serves the kingdom's growing trade flows and supports national priorities.

“The expansion is fully aligned with the ambitions of Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. By extending the quay by 225 m – bringing the total length to 925 m – we enable two ULCVs to berth simultaneously. This enhancement strengthens the port, boosts supply chain competitiveness, and further reinforces Dammam's position as a high-performance trade gateway on the eastern coast.