{
  "id": 3653660,
  "title": "Saudi Ports Authority adds RC2 shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/saudi-ports-authority-adds-rc2-shipping-service-to-jeddah-islamic-port",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T03:14:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/7pi2ga345"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has incorporated Ocean Network Express’s RC2 shipping service at Jeddah Islamic Port, enhancing global connectivity and operational efficiency. This partnership aims to elevate the port’s competitiveness and align with Saudi Arabia’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The RC2 service connects Jeddah Islamic Port with key ports in China, Jordan, and Egypt, boasting a capacity of up to 1,643 TEUs. This strategic move bolsters Saudi Arabia’s standing in global performance indicators and demonstrates the port’s readiness to accommodate more shipping services. Jeddah Islamic Port, spanning 12.5 square kilometers on the Red Sea coast, boasts 62 berths, specialized terminals, and advanced equipment for maritime operations.",
  "summary": "The Saudi Ports Authority has introduced Ocean Network Express’s RC2 shipping service at Jeddah Islamic Port, boosting global connectivity and operational efficiency.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}