Bahri Logistics, a business unit of the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri), has expanded its ship agency operations with the opening of two new offices at Yanbu Commercial and Industrial Ports and Ras Tanura Industrial Port. According to Maritime Professional, these additions complement Bahri Logistics' existing operations in various key Saudi ports, including Jubail Commercial and Industrial Ports, Ras Al-Khair Port, Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdullah Port, and King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.
Enhanced Services and Coordination Hubs
The new offices will provide a range of ship agency solutions, including vessel port call coordination, crew-related requirements, handling of vessel operational and cargo documentation, and specialized logistics support. These services aim to ensure smooth operations for various types of vessels calling at Saudi ports. The Yanbu and Ras Tanura offices will also serve as strategic coordination hubs supported by advanced digital systems and Bahri’s nationwide network, with the goal of accelerating port procedures and enhancing transparency in service delivery.
According to Seatrade Maritime News, the expansion of Bahri Logistics’ ship agency services is aligned with its long-term sustainable growth strategy and reflects its support for the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. This vision aims to reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub.
Strategic Positioning
The move to expand Bahri Logistics' presence in both the western region along the Red Sea coast and the eastern region along the Arabian Gulf highlights its commitment to strengthening on-the-ground capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of its maritime services. The company aims to provide faster and more efficient support to customers across the oil and gas and industrial sectors.
“The opening of our new offices at Yanbu and Ras Tanura ports is a strategic step that brings us closer to our customers and partners at two of the Kingdom’s most important ports supporting the energy and industrial sectors. Through this expansion, we aim to respond more quickly to operational requirements, enhance coordination with relevant stakeholders, and provide integrated and reliable ship agency services that meet our customers' needs,” commented Mohammed Alsinan, Vice President of Bahri Logistics.
This expansion further strengthens Bahri’s position as a national pillar in the maritime sector and supports the development of services and infrastructure. The new offices are expected to contribute significantly to the overall operational efficiency of vessels calling at Saudi ports and to the broader goals of enhancing the Kingdom's logistics capabilities.