King Abdulaziz Port

King Abdulaziz Port is the second largest container port in Saudi Arabia. It is located in Dammam, on the Persian Gulf. Major towns near King Abdulaziz Port are Jubail, Dammam, Al-Khobar, Qatif, Hofuf, and Abu Hadriyah. The Saudi Ports Authority operates the port. The port has a capacity of 2.5 million TEUs. It has a total of 27 berths, with 24 berths dedicated to container traffic and three berths for general cargo. The port is served by a rail network that connects it to the Saudi national rail network. The port handles a variety of commodities, including petroleum products, chemicals, fertilizers, building materials, and general cargo.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has several requirements for exporting and importing goods. All businesses wishing to export or import goods into the country must first register with the Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Industry. They must also obtain a license from the Saudi Chamber of Commerce. All shipments into the country must be accompanied by a commercial invoice and a packing list. The invoice must include the full name and address of the consignee, as well as a detailed description of the goods being shipped. The packing list must consist of the gross and net weights of the shipment, as well as the dimensions of each piece. All shipments of food products must be inspected and approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority before export. The Saudi Customs Authority must inspect all other shipments.