Riyadh, Aug. 04, 2021, SPA -- Saudi Ports Authority, "Mawani" recorded a staggering growth in its volumes during the first half of 2021. The number of containers handled reached 3.6 million TEUs, 5.18% ahead of last year, trans-shipment containers at 1.4 million TEUs, 24.49% higher than last year, while total cargo tons reached 138 million tons. According to statistics issued by Saudi Ports Authority, livestock witnessed accelerated growth reaching 1.7 million heads, 23.6% higher than to last year. Saudi Ports Authority recorded an increase in the number of ships received at 6,037, an increase of 6.6%, the number of passengers grew to 288,000 an increase of 0.61% than last year, while the number of imported cars handled reached 429 000 cars translating into 13 million tons. -- SPA 21:52 LOCAL TIME 18:52 GMT 0035 www.spa.gov.sa/w1596827