Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) has launched a new shipping service called Clanga, which will strengthen trade links between Saudi Arabia and key ports in East Asia. The service will connect Jubail Commercial Port with ports in Dammam, Singapore, Shanghai, and Colombo, with a handling capacity of up to 6,000 twenty-foot equivalent units. This move is expected to boost foreign investment and improve supply chain efficiency, aligning with the goal of establishing Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub. MSC aims to address terminal congestion issues in the Middle East and enhance connectivity for Asia-Middle East cargo.

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