Riyadh - The Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani" has launched the Port Community System (PCS) as part of the unified logistics window "Logisti", aiming to offer more than 250 e-services at Mawani’s Saudi ports. This initiative contributes to enhancing the Kingdom’s presence on the global logistics services map. On this occasion, His Excellency Mr. Omar Hariri, President of the Saudi Ports Authority, clarified that the launch of the Port Community System (PCS) reflects "Mawani’s" commitment to leveraging technology to serve the maritime transport system, enhance the operational efficiency of the Saudi ports network, and facilitate procedures to boost the logistics services sector and maritime transport. He stated that this qualitative achievement represents a developmental step towards achieving common economic and social targets through the establishment of a unified digital platform. Designed according to international standards, it consolidates administrative transactions between stakeholders in the public and private sectors under one roof. The aim of the Port Community System, launched on the sidelines of the third edition of the International Technical Conference "Leap 24", is to automate all operational processes in ports, connect all relevant bodies to facilitate data exchange between the government and private sectors, standardize procedures in Saudi ports, and improve operational mechanisms between users and service providers in the government sector.

Furthermore, the system will contribute to enhancing the experience of stakeholders and beneficiaries, supporting the objectives of the Smart Ports initiative, enhancing operational service efficiency, increasing the competitiveness of the Saudi maritime transport sector, and boosting the productivity of the ports sector. This aligns with the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) to reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub connecting three continents, in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030. The "Leap 24" conference serves as an exceptional platform that brings together innovators and investors in the technology field, enhancing the Kingdom's standing in the technological domain and occupying a prominent position as a pioneering event that attracts global attention. It is noteworthy that "Mawani" launched the Smart Ports initiative during the first quarter of 2022 to enhance its contributions to fostering a thriving digital economy by accelerating and enabling fifth-generation technologies in the logistics sector, positioning Saudi ports as pioneers in applying modern technologies and strengthening their competitiveness regionally and internationally in goods trading, serving both importers and exporters.