Minister of Environment Inaugurates Yanbu Grain Handling Terminal with Over 3 Million Tons Annual Capacity

Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) Abdulrahman Alfadley inaugurated here today the Yanbu Grain Handling Terminal at Yanbu Commercial Port. The terminal is operated by the National Grain Company. The inauguration was attended by various government and private sector officials.

 The National Grain Company aims to enhance grain trade, handling, and storage through the Yanbu terminal, thereby strengthening supply chains and ensuring price stability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The terminal provides logistical support to importers from both the public and private sectors. It features a storage capacity of 156,000 tons, including 12 silos with a total capacity of 96,000 tons, a 650-meter conveyor belt, and the ability to discharge grain directly from ships at a rate of 800 tons per hour. Its annual handling capacity exceeds three million tons of grain.

 The National Grain Company, established in 2020 as a strategic partnership between SALIC and Bahri, aims to meet the Kingdom's future feed grain requirements and bolster its competitive capabilities. The Yanbu Grain Handling Terminal at Yanbu Commercial Port is envisioned to serve as a unique global logistics hub, connecting three continents.