Port of Dammam

King Abdulaziz Port at Dammam links Gulf shipping with the Eastern Province and the inland market around Riyadh. Container handling is central to this role, alongside berths for general cargo and bulk commodities, including grain.

The port occupies reclaimed ground connected to the mainland by a causeway carrying road and railway infrastructure. Its basins and cargo areas accommodate different trades within a single maritime complex, while dedicated container terminals organise the transfer of freight between vessels and inland transport.

Rail is a distinctive part of the port’s distribution network. Saudi Global Ports connects its Dammam container operations with Riyadh Dry Port, providing an inland point for handling cargo away from the coast. Road links complement this connection, serving industrial customers and distribution sites across the eastern and central regions.