Jeddah Islamic Port Receives First Giant Sugar Ship with 60,000 Tons Cargo

2026-07-14T10:00:43.151Z

Jeddah Islamic Port receives its first large cargo ship 'NKR ALICE' with 60,000 tons of sugar, enhancing supply chains and operational efficiency.

The General Authority of Ports, 'Mawani', announced that Jeddah Islamic Port, in collaboration with the United Sugar Company, has received its first large cargo ship, 'NKR ALICE', carrying an estimated 60,000 tons of sugar, following the deepening of berth number 29 to a depth of 13 meters.

The authority confirmed that the reception of the ship is part of its efforts to enhance the port's readiness to accommodate large cargo ships, supporting the supply chains of foodstuffs and general goods in the Kingdom, and improving the operational efficiency of the port.