The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of the Maersk MECL shipping service, operated by Maersk, to Jeddah Islamic Port, a step that enhances the port's maritime connectivity and expands its service network with regional and international ports, supporting the flow of trade and supply chains.

The new service connects Jeddah Islamic Port to a number of ports in the United States,

The new service connects Jeddah Islamic Port to several ports in the United States including: Charleston, Savannah, Houston, Norfolk, and Newark, in addition to Tangier in Morocco, Salalah in Oman, and Mundra, Pipavav, and Nhava Sheva in India, with a capacity of up to 7,000 TEUs.

The addition of the service is part of Mawani's efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Jeddah Islamic Port, improve maritime connectivity with global markets, and provide more efficient shipping services, thereby supporting national exports and strengthening supply chain fluidity.

Jeddah Islamic Port is a major logistics hub on the Red Sea, as it continues to expand its maritime service network in line with the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a global logistics center.