Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Port won the global award

 Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Port has been awarded the 'Seaport of the Year' award at the inaugural edition of the Landmarks of Logistics Awards.

According to Arab News, the award was presented during a ceremony in Dubai celebrating industry achievements whose products and services have had a transformative impact on the logistics sector.

The awards, hosted by the fast-growing media portal Logistics Gulf News, highlight the achievements of leading organizations in the sector.

"We are delighted to accept this prestigious accolade in recognition of King Abdullah Port's outstanding success and growing reputation as a leading global hub connecting continents," said Jay New, CEO of King Abdullah Port.

"Our state-of-the-art facilities are built to the highest international standards and designed to support trade and economic growth in the Kingdom for decades to come," he added. We look forward to many milestones in the future as we continue our journey towards fulfilling the promise of Vision 2030, a wise leadership roadmap for sustainable prosperity.

The judging panel for the inaugural edition of the awards included experts from logistics, transport and supply chain management while the event was attended by top industry players from the region and other key stakeholders.