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AMMAN — Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced a new international logistics corridor connecting its northern regions and Gulf ports with Jordan, a move expected to boost regional trade and overland connectivity.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) will operate the corridor via freight trains, linking King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, King Fahd Industrial Port in Jubail, and Jubail Commercial Port to the Al Haditha border crossing.
The rail service would provide a direct route from Eastern Province ports to Jordan and northern neighbouring countries, facilitating both exports and re-exports through a faster and more reliable logistics network, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Customers can transport goods in both directions along the same route, improving efficiency and connectivity.
Each train can carry over 400 containers, cutting the 1,700-kilometre journey time by half, easing road congestion, preserving infrastructure, improving safety, and reducing carbon emissions, the statement read.
The initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aim to integrate transport modes and enhance logistics efficiency across the Kingdom.
SAR operates a 5,500-kilometre rail network that carried over 14 million passengers and 30 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, linking ports, logistics hubs, and production areas nationwide.
