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Find out the latest news from Folk Maritime and insights from the shipping and logistics sectors.
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  • 09-10-2024
    Announcement of Kim Larsen as Chief Commercial Officer at Folk Maritime!
    Announcement
    We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Larsen as Folk Maritime’s new Chief Commercial Officer. Kim brings extensive experience in maritime ports, shipping, and supply chain management. He will play a key role in further developing and executing Folk Maritime’s commercial strategy, in addition to driving business development initiatives to expand shipping routes, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen regional connectivity. We are confident that Kim’s contributions will help Folk Maritime to thrive further in our mission to enhance the Kingdom’s position in the global shipping industry.
  • 28-09-2024
    Folk Maritime Partners with Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers to Strengthen Specialised Maritime Training for Saudi Nationals
    Media Release
    • With a focus on building national talent and a dynamic workforce in the Kingdom, Folk Maritime and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers - Middle East Chapter will offer specialised training courses for Folk’s Saudi employees • Partnership agreement formalised at the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress in Dammam
  • 09-09-2024
    Folk Maritime launches new liner service connecting Red Sea ports and Indian subcontinent
    Announcement
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; September 08, 2024: Folk Maritime Services Company, a PIF company and one of the region’s emerging leaders in providing regional liner and feeder services, has announced the launch of a new liner service connecting the Red Sea port of Jeddah Islamic Port to India’s Mundra and Nhava Sheva, two of the largest commercial ports in the country.

Folk insights

  • Announcement
    09-10-2024
    Announcement of Kim Larsen as Chief Commercial Officer at Folk Maritime!
    We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Larsen as Folk Maritime’s new Chief Commercial Officer. Kim brings extensive experience in maritime ports, shipping, and supply chain management. He will play a key role in further developing and executing Folk Maritime’s commercial strategy, in addition to driving business development initiatives to expand shipping routes, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen regional connectivity. We are confident that Kim’s contributions will help Folk Maritime to thrive further in our mission to enhance the Kingdom’s position in the global shipping industry.
  • Announcement
    09-09-2024
    Folk Maritime launches new liner service connecting Red Sea ports and Indian subcontinent
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; September 08, 2024: Folk Maritime Services Company, a PIF company and one of the region’s emerging leaders in providing regional liner and feeder services, has announced the launch of a new liner service connecting the Red Sea port of Jeddah Islamic Port to India’s Mundra and Nhava Sheva, two of the largest commercial ports in the country.
  • Announcement
    09-09-2024
    Folk Maritime Purchases First Vessel, M/V Folk Jeddah, to Enhance Regional Maritime Connectivity
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; August xx, 2024: Folk Maritime Services Company, a PIF company and one of the region’s emerging leaders in providing regional liner and feeder services, today announced the official purchase of its first owned vessel, M/V Folk Jeddah. The vessel will be registered at Jeddah Islamic Port and is intended to strengthen regional maritime connectivity.
  • Announcement
    02-07-2024
    Folk Maritime signs MoU with Bahri Ship Management to collaborate on technical ship management and crewing of vessels under Saudi Arabia flag
    New agreement underlines the strength of strategic partnerships to enhance Saudi Arabia’s shipping and logistics sector in line with the goals of Vision 2030.
  • Announcement
    10-04-2024
    Folk Maritime celebrates second vessel appointment for its growing fleet
    The second vessel was received by Folk Maritime at Neom Port.
  • Announcement
    04-04-2024
    Folk Maritime marks the inaugural voyage of the Folk Maritime fleet
    The vessel M.V. SunSet X was received by Folk Maritime, in the presence of representatives from Mawani in a commendation event held at Jeddah Islamic Port.
  • Announcement
    02-04-2024
    New Appointments Announcement
    Announcement of Mohamed Badawy as Chief Operating Officer at Folk Maritime!
  • Announcement
    28-03-2024
    Folk Maritime announces new feeder service for Port Sudan
    Folk Maritime launches new direct feeder service, connecting Port Sudan with ports in Jeddah Extending customer reach to Port Sudan’s feeder port, and elevating transshipment capacity across the Red Sea.
  • Announcement
    21-03-2024
    Folk Maritime announces new service between Jeddah and North Red Sea
    Folk Maritime announces a new service connecting the KSA ports of Jeddah Islamic Port, Neom, and Yanbu to the Red Sea ports Sokhna and Aqaba.
  • Announcement
    20-03-2024
    New weekly container service to Port of Neom
    Folk Maritime announces a new weekly container service covering Neom, providing an efficient and reliable service to one of the Kingdom’s key giga-projects.
  • Announcement
    26-02-2024
    Folk Maritime launches as Saudi Arabia’s first independent feeder and short-sea shipping operator
    26 February 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Folk Maritime Services Company (Folk Maritime) officially launches as Saudi Arabia’s first and leading independent feeder and short-sea shopping operator.