The first group of pilgrims to travel to the Kingdom by sea for Hajj 2025 arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port from Sudan on Wednesday.
The group was made up of 1,407 Sudanese pilgrims who were received by the Assistant Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Ahmed bin Sufyan Al-Hassan and other officials.
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has implemented all necessary measures to ensure operational readiness to receive pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Mawani aims to enhance efficiency and performance across all aspects of the Hajj journey, from arrival and baggage handling to transportation to the holy sites, SPA added.
This effort is part of an integrated operational plan which has been developed in coordination with the relevant authorities and aligned with the broader transportation sector to serve pilgrims.
This year, Mawani is streamlining pilgrim travel through three key initiatives: direct luggage transfer, advance shipment handling for smoother movement, and coordinated livestock truck transit from Jeddah to Makkah during restricted times.
These initiatives aim to enhance the overall pilgrim experience, SPA said.