Jeddah Islamic Port awarded Best Seaport of the Year at the International Green Shipping Summit
Jeddah Islamic Port was recognized as 2022’s Best Seaport of the Year at the International Green Shipping Summit Awards in Rotterdam last week, according to a press release (pdf). The award was given to the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawanti) and recognizes the port’s sustainability, clean energy, green shipping achievements, and initiatives made to introduce environmentally-friendly maritime solutions. Mawani was also awarded the Digital Transition Award for its smart port which automates and digitizes port services using 5G technology and AI.