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Saudi Ports Authority: Licensing Requirements for Economic Activity (521097) - Storage in Ports and Customs or Free Zones, Including the Operation of Container and Cargo Storage Yards

الهيئة العامة للموانئ: متطلبات ترخيص النشاط الاقتصادي (521097) – التخزين في الموانئ والمناطق الجمركية أو الحرة، بما يشمل تشغيل ساحات تخزين الحاويات والبضائع

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The licensing of this activity aims to regulate storage operations in ports and customs or free zones, including the operation of container and cargo yards, in accordance with clear requirements and standards that ensure service quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with safety, security, and environmental requirements. It also aims to enable the General Authority of Ports (Mawani) to supervise operators and monitor their performance, and to create an attractive investment environment for the private sector, thereby enhancing supply chain efficiency and the competitiveness of Saudi ports, and supporting the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

PublishedOctober 7, 2026
Consultation closesNovember 6, 2026
GazetteNot gazetted
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