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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is on track to become a dominant force in the $8 billion feeder shipping market across the Middle East, Eastern Africa, Turkiye, and South Asia by 2030, according to new research.

The global feeder shipping industry is expected to reach a staggering $451 billion by the end of the decade, with the Kingdom emerging as a key regional and international player in maritime trade.

Feeder vessels—smaller ships that transfer cargo between regional ports and large mainline vessels—play a critical role in streamlining supply chains.

These ships are adept at navigating smaller or less accessible ports, where they consolidate cargo before transferring it to larger vessels for…