Container volumes have increased from 265,000 TEUs in 2008 to 850,000 TEUs in 2025.
The initiative will create a new maritime trade corridor designed to facilitate cargo flows and expand economic cooperation between the two regions.
Asia remains a major focus, with up to 48 weekly connections to 17 destinations.
The company has also expanded its freight forwarding operations to improve inland connectivity across Saudi Arabia.
JKIA currently operates with a single runway, which is likely to reach saturation as early as 2027.