The 2nd International Port and Marine Development Conference on May 13-24 at the Hilton Jeddah seeks to establish Saudi Arabia as a regional maritime hub by encouraging collaboration and innovation.

The event demonstrates Saudi Arabia's dedication to improving maritime infrastructure and fortifying international trade partnerships, which is demonstrated by its remarkable ascent in the world's container throughput rankings and reflects the country's aspirational goals. Moreover, the conference will bring together international experts, policymakers, and leaders in the industry to discuss ways to improve infrastructure efficiency and sustainability while focusing on sustainable growth and green solutions in port development, construction, and maritime logistics. Additionally, this project will strengthen Saudi Arabia's position as a leader in the maritime sector and make a substantial contribution to international logistics and trade. Besides, the KSA's significant increase in global container throughput, averaging eight places, demonstrates its commitment to maritime development and international trade. The country's logistics park at Jeddah Port is a key infrastructure upgrade project. The Saudi Ports Authority is enhancing port development to meet the evolving maritime industry needs and the country's ambitions. The $346 million Integrated Logistics Park project demonstrates Saudi Arabia's commitment to sustainable solutions. Likewise, experts predict substantial growth in port development from 2023 to 2027, aiming to position Saudi Arabia as a leading maritime industry player. The International Port & Marine Development Conference in Jeddah highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to becoming a global maritime leader, emphasising the need for operators to adopt a digital mindset and recognise the shift towards digitisation, automation, and decarbonisation in the sector. Ultimately, the conference, involving industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, aims to strategise sustainable industry growth, focusing on green solutions and port development, construction, operation, and maritime logistics. Read more: The Saudi Food Show, 2025