Bahrain's Khalifa Bin Salman Port set to open

Bahrain's new BD136.3 million ($361.5 million) state-of-the-art Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) will be officially opened on December 6 by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The inauguration marks a critical milestone in Bahrain’s maritime and economic development.

“The port will boost the Kingdom’s economic status on a regional and international level in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, and will solidify its prominence among the shipping hubs of the region,” said chairman of the GOP (General Organisation of Sea Ports) Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa.

“With the latest technology and under the operation of international port experts APM Terminals, KBSP will have a significant impact on increasing efficiency of cargo movement and will establish Bahrain as a transhipment hub for the upper Gulf region.”

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