Project

Jubail Commercial Port Container Terminal Concession

Saudi ArabiaPorts and MaritimeReviewed 10 September 2026

20-year BOT-style concession for the container terminal at Jubail Commercial Port, awarded by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to Saudi Global Ports as one component of an 8-port, SAR 2.2bn multipurpose-terminal programme. The upgrade extends the quay from 1,000m to 1,400m, deepens berths from 14m to 18m and lifts capacity from 1.5 million to 2.4 million TEU a year; operations commenced on 1 April 2026.

Status

OperationalStatus
Procurement CompletedProcurement Status

Value

SAR 2 billionContract Value

Scale & Capacity

1.5 million TEU/yearCapacity Before Upgrade
2.4 million TEU/yearCapacity After Upgrade

Overview

Delivery Model
20-year concession (BOT-style); one component of an 8-port, SAR 2.2bn multipurpose-terminal BOT programme announced June 2025.
Contract Term
20 years
Scale / Scope
Quay extension from 1,000m to 1,400m; berth depth increased from 14m to 18m; additional ship-to-shore and rubber-tyred gantry cranes; capacity increase from 1.5M to 2.4M TEU/year. Operations commenced 1 April 2026.

Project Developments

  • Project · 1 April 2026Jubail Commercial Port container terminal concession awarded; operations commence

    Following Mawani's award of a 20-year BOT-style concession to Saudi Global Ports (via Modern Port Services Company) as part of an 8-port, SAR 2.2bn multipurpose-terminal programme, container terminal operations at Jubail Commercial Port commenced 1 April 2026 — quay extended to 1,400m, capacity increased from 1.5M to 2.4M TEU/year.

Participants & Roles

Concessionaire

Government Entity / Grantor

Sources
  • Arab News — Minister Al-Jasser statementOfficial / Government
  • Reuters / ZawyaIndustry / Trade Source
  • The Maritime StandardIndustry / Trade Source
  • SaudiGulf ProjectsIndustry / Trade Source