Jazan City Port Basic and Transformative Industries signed three construction and operational contracts today, totaling over SAR 315 million. These contracts were awarded to China Harbor Engineering Company Arabia Ltd., Al Dafe For Trading And Contracting, and Walid Mughashi Establishment for Operation and Maintenance. The projects include the design and construction of a bridge linking the deposit and re-export area on the manufactural island to the city port, the establishment of a city support services warehouse, and a contract for the operation and maintenance of temporary accommodation. The first project involves connecting the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to the city's port and the deposit and re-export area. It includes creating necessary infrastructure and developing the site, which will feature three bridges. The aim of this initiative is to enhance the port's logistical capacity and improve the flow of heavy transport. This strategic enhancement aims to transform the city into a major regional l ogistics center, thereby supporting national industrial strategies, increasing private sector contributions to economic development, boosting non-oil exports, enhancing global competitiveness, attracting foreign investments, promoting economic diversification, and facilitating a conducive investment environment. Source: Saudi Press Agency