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The Saudi Press Agency released a periodical briefing on March 31, 2025 that summarized the Kingdom’s logistics performance, environmental projects and philanthropic contributions throughout the preceding month. The briefing placed particular emphasis on port operations that it said handled 1.2 billion tons of cargo, exceeding the combined volume of the top 10 global ports. Jeddah Islamic Port recorded 1,000 container movements per hour while Dammam Port processed 1.5 million tons daily, the document stated. These results reflected continued investment in digital systems that cut delays by 40 percent on key routes.
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics reported a 25 percent rise in maritime trade volume for the month with non-oil exports climbing 18 percent to 120 billion Saudi riyals. Saudi ports operated by the Saudi Ports Authority handled 242 million tons of total cargo for the full year 2025, a 1.1 percent increase from the prior year, according to industry compilations published by World Cargo News. Container throughput across those facilities rose 10.6 percent to 8.3 million TEU in 2025, the Saudi Ports Authority figures show. The briefing tied the monthly performance to broader infrastructure upgrades aligned with national development objectives.
Saudi Arabia completed the restoration of a 50,000-hectare mangrove forest along the Red Sea coast in March, the briefing said. The project sequesters two million tons of carbon dioxide each year and increased biodiversity by 35 percent in the treated areas. The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has planted more than 37 million mangrove seedlings since 2020 with a target of 100 million by 2030, a Food and Agriculture Organization review found. The Kingdom also added 10 gigawatts of solar capacity during the period, the briefing noted, ranking it third globally in solar production at that time.
The briefing placed Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian disbursements at 50 billion Saudi riyals for March, a 30 percent increase over previous records, covering operations in 75 countries. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre launched a 20 billion Saudi riyal fund for disaster relief while the private sector provided 15 billion Saudi riyals in charitable contributions, according to the same document. KSrelief delivered more than 35,000 tons of aid to 61 countries during 2025 and exceeded 528 million U.S. dollars in assistance to Syria alone, the organization reported on its website. A new digital coordination platform accompanied these efforts to improve transparency.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated in the briefing, “These milestones reflect Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment to global prosperity, sustainability, and humanitarian aid. We are proud to lead by example in these critical areas.” Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, Minister of Transport and Logistics, said, “Our record-breaking port efficiencies and trade volumes demonstrate the resilience and innovation of our logistics sector, setting new standards for global trade.” H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rajhi, Minister of Environment and Water Resources, noted, “Our environmental restoration efforts are not just about conservation but about creating a sustainable future for generations to come.” H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al-Zamel, Governor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid Foundation, added, “Our record-breaking philanthropy is a testament to the power of collective action in addressing global challenges.”
The briefing indicated that Saudi Arabia intends to allocate an additional 100 billion Saudi riyals to logistics infrastructure over the coming year. Renewable energy capacity is scheduled to expand to 20 gigawatts while the humanitarian aid budget will double, according to the document. These steps build on Vision 2030 priorities that have guided policy across the logistics, energy and aid sectors for the past decade, ministry statements show. The March results were presented as evidence of steady progress toward long-term economic diversification targets.
