Saudi Arabia has activated an integrated logistics service to transport diammonium phosphate (DAP) from Ras Al-Khair to Yanbu Port, through coordination between Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), Mawani, and Bahri, in a move that enhances the flow of vital commodities and supports global food security.
The service is based on a multimodal transport model, beginning with rail shipments from Ras Al-Khair to the freight yard in Hail, operated by Bahri Logistics, before being transported by road to Yanbu Commercial Port, and then shipped globally via maritime transport.
This model reflects practical integration between transport modes (rail, road, and sea), ensuring smooth supply chain flows from production sites to ports and onward to international markets.
The initial phase targets the movement of more than 45,000 tons over the next three months, reinforcing the efficiency of the Kingdom’s logistics network and enhancing its operational capacity in supporting the mining sector and related industries.
The service also reduces reliance on trucking by eliminating approximately 4,800 truck trips خلال the same period, improving road quality, reducing congestion, enhancing safety levels, and lowering carbon emissions.
The launch comes as part of a series of joint initiatives between SAR and Mawani, in coordination with relevant authorities, aimed at strengthening supply chain integration and improving the efficiency of the Kingdom’s logistics ecosystem.
B Analysis
This model represents a shift from “moving goods” to “managing flows,” positioning Saudi Arabia as a logistics hub that connects production with markets through high efficiency.
It also highlights the strategic importance of fertilizers as a key component of global food security, giving this service a role that extends beyond transportation to influencing supply chain sustainability.
Conclusion
Goods no longer simply move… they are managed.
From the mine to the port… and from Saudi Arabia to the world.
