King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) gives energy investors access to global markets with Hutchison Ports alliance
King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) gives energy investors access to global markets with Hutchison Ports alliance
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia and HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SPARK and Hutchison Ports are pleased to announce the signing of a shareholders' agreement for the formation of a joint venture to manage and operate the dry port and bonded logistics zone in the SPARK energy industrial city. Designed to ensure ease of access to global markets, the three-square-kilometre dry port will enable the future joint venture to capture the growing demand for logistics services for energy-related products in the Middle East and beyond while also serving the neighboring industrial cities.
沙特阿拉伯霍巴尔和香港，2021年9月15日 /PRNewswire/--SPARK和和记港口很高兴地宣布签署了一项股东协议，成立一家合资企业，管理和运营斯帕克能源工业城的陆港和保税物流区。这座占地三平方公里的陆港旨在确保便于进入全球市场，将使未来的合资企业能够满足中东及其他地区对能源相关产品不断增长的物流服务需求，同时也为邻近的工业城市提供服务。
SPARK is a sustainable, global energy hub in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The mega project, which spans over 50 square kilometres, is a manufacturing, service center and logistics hub for the energy sectors and is an integral part of the Saudi Vision 2030. SPARK will create significant employment, further diversify the economy, and attract additional foreign investment into the Kingdom.
SPARK是沙特阿拉伯东部省的一个可持续的全球能源中心。这个占地超过50平方公里的大型项目是能源行业的制造、服务中心和物流中心，也是沙特2030年愿景不可分割的一部分。SPARK将创造大量就业机会，进一步实现经济多元化，并吸引更多外国投资进入沙特王国。
Mr. Mohammed Y. Al-Qahtani, Chairman of SPARK, summarised the significance of the agreement: "We are so proud to give investors another reason to do business at SPARK. Hutchison Ports is a world class ports and terminal operator, and the step we take together today will give SPARK's investors ease of access to local and global markets. Furthermore, the logistic hubs will also serve the eastern region and its industrial cities. It will also help us fulfil our IKTVA promise to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the world by giving local manufacturers the physical infrastructure they need."
SPARK董事长穆罕默德·卡塔尼先生，总结了该协议的重要性：“我们很自豪能为投资者提供另一个在SPARK开展业务的理由。和记港口是世界一流的港口和码头运营商，我们今天共同采取的举措将使SPARK的投资者能够轻松进入本地和全球市场。此外，物流枢纽还将为东部地区及其工业城市提供服务。它还将通过为当地制造商提供所需的物理基础设施，帮助我们兑现对沙特阿拉伯王国和世界的IKTVA承诺。”
Group Managing Director of Hutchison Ports, Mr. Eric Ip, added: "Saudi Arabia is an important market and we are very excited to participate in this ambitious, game-changing mega project. As the world's leading port group, we will leverage our logistics expertise to create value and competitiveness for the tenants of SPARK."
和记港口集团董事总经理叶志强先生，补充说：“沙特阿拉伯是一个重要的市场，我们很高兴参与这个雄心勃勃、改变游戏规则的大型项目。作为世界领先的港口集团，我们将利用我们的物流专业知识为SPARK的租户创造价值和竞争力。”
Commenting at the ceremony, Mr. Saif Al Qahtani, SPARK President and CEO said: "Our partnership with Hutchison Ports marks an important milestone in the ongoing development of SPARK. The dry port and logistics zone will be the key to unlocking the potential of our strategic location in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, a region which is known for its unmatched oil and gas resources. We are tremendously excited to work with Hutchison Ports to help connect our investors to the world, allowing them to operate efficiently and save on transport times and costs."
在仪式上发表评论， 赛义夫·A先生l Qahtani，SPARK总裁兼首席执行官说：“我们与和记港口的合作标志着SPARK持续开发中的一个重要里程碑。陆港和物流区将是释放我们在沙特阿拉伯东部省战略位置潜力的关键，该地区以其无与伦比的石油和天然气资源而闻名。我们非常高兴能与和记港口合作，帮助我们的投资者与世界建立联系，使他们能够高效运营，节省运输时间和成本。”
SPARK's first phase is divided into a number of clusters: logistics zone, industrial hub, business district, digital hub, and residential and commercial areas. The dedicated three-square-kilometre dry port and logistics zone will include warehouses and storage facilities, a bonded area and on-site customs clearance.
SPARK的第一阶段分为多个集群：物流区、工业中心、商业区、数字中心以及住宅和商业区。三平方公里的专用陆港和物流区将包括仓库和储存设施、保税区和现场清关。
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Hutchison Ports is the ports and related services division of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited. Hutchison Ports is the world's leading port investor, developer and operator with a network of port operations in 52 ports spanning 26 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. Over the years, Hutchison Ports has expanded into other logistics and transportation-related businesses, including cruise ship terminals, distribution centres, rail services and ship repair facilities.
和记港口是长江和记控股有限公司的港口及相关服务部门。和记港口是全球领先的港口投资者、开发商和运营商，其港口运营网络遍及亚洲、中东、非洲、欧洲、美洲和大洋洲26个国家的52个港口。多年来，和记港口已扩展到其他物流和运输相关业务，包括游轮码头、配送中心、铁路服务和船舶维修设施。
In 2020, Hutchison Ports handled a combined throughput of 83.7 million TEU.
2020年，和记港口的总吞吐量为8,370万标准箱。
For more information, please visit www.hutchisonports.com.
欲了解更多信息，请访问 www.hutchisonports.com。
About King Salman Energy Park (SPARK)
关于萨勒曼国王能源园（SPARK）
King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) is a fully integrated industrial ecosystem. SPARK spans an area of 50 square kilometres and is being developed with a vision to become the leading gateway to the regional energy sector, providing a complete spectrum of solutions to support business growth in the Kingdom. SPARK is also the first and only industrial city in the world to achieve silver LEED certification.
萨尔曼国王能源园（SPARK）是一个完全集成的工业生态系统。SPARK占地50平方千米，正在开发中，其愿景是成为区域能源行业的领先门户，为支持沙特的业务增长提供全方位的解决方案。SPARK也是世界上第一个也是唯一一个获得LEED银级认证的工业城市。
SPARK offers infrastructure at international standards for global investors in the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, power and water production and treatment industries.
SPARK为石油和天然气、炼油、石化、电力和水生产及处理行业的全球投资者提供国际标准的基础设施。
Execution is planned over three phases. SPARK has completed 80% of its first phase, which consists of infrastructure, roads, utilities and real estate assets established across 14 square kilometres; phase one is set to be completed in 2021. This is in addition to a dedicated three-square kilometres dry port and logistics zone.
计划分三个阶段执行。SPARK已经完成了其第一阶段的80％，其中包括在14平方公里范围内建立的基础设施、道路、公用事业和房地产资产；第一阶段定于2021年完成。除此之外，还有一个三平方公里的专用陆港和物流区。
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SOURCE King Salman Energy Park (SPARK); Hutchison Ports
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