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Saudi ports handle 866,200 TEUs in October, up 14% year-on-year
Jeddah Islamic Port reached a record 582,900 TEUs in the month, a 27.45% increase over its previous monthly peak set in June.
Container handling across Saudi ports reached approximately 866,200 TEUs in October 2026, a 14 percent increase from around 759,800 TEUs in the same month of 2025, according to figures published by the General Authority of Ports and Customs. Jeddah Islamic Port recorded 582,900 TEUs during the month, the highest monthly volume in its operating history and a 27.45 percent increase over its previous record set in June 2026, the Saudi Ports Authority stated on 9 November 2026.
Inbound and outbound container volumes rise#
Inbound containers at Saudi ports rose 8.53 percent to approximately 305,600 TEUs in October 2026, compared with 281,600 TEUs in October 2025. Outbound containers increased 4.83 percent to approximately 282,900 TEUs from 269,900 TEUs. Transshipment containers declined 10.54 percent to approximately 186,400 TEUs, compared with 208,400 TEUs in the year-earlier period. Transit containers totalled approximately 91,300 TEUs in October 2026, GAPC reported.
Total cargo handled falls 11.7 percent#
Total cargo handled at Saudi ports fell 11.7 percent to 22.36 million tonnes in October 2026, compared with 25.32 million tonnes in October 2025. The October 2026 total comprised 1.83 million tonnes of general cargo, 9.48 million tonnes of liquid bulk cargo and 4.44 million tonnes of solid bulk cargo, with transit cargo amounting to 34,780 tonnes. The number of vessels received at Saudi ports declined 9.62 percent to approximately 1,500 in October 2026, compared with around 1,600 in the same month of 2025.
Passenger and vehicle traffic declines, livestock rises#
Passenger traffic through Saudi ports decreased 8.96 percent to approximately 87,600 in October 2026, compared with 96,200 passengers in October 2025. The number of vehicles handled dropped 41.46 percent to approximately 65,500, compared with around 111,900 in the year-earlier month. Livestock received through the ports increased 30.98 percent to approximately 725,100 head in October 2026, compared with 553,600 head in October 2025, according to GAPC figures.
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- saudigazette.com.saSaudi GazetteTotal container handling at Saudi ports reached 866,200 TEUs in October 2026, up 14% year-on-year; Jeddah Islamic Port recorded 582,900 TEUs, a 27.45% increase over its June 2026 record; inbound, outbound, transshipment and transit container figures; total cargo, vessel, passenger, vehicle and lives
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