All Marshall Island Ports, Marshall Islands
Key gateway for international trade and inter-island connectivity across the Marshall Islands.
Port Overview
The Marshall Islands, located in the central Pacific Ocean, are served primarily by two main seaports—Delap and Uliga—both situated on Majuro Atoll, the nation’s capital. Delap Port is the principal international cargo facility, while Uliga handles interisland traffic. The country’s port infrastructure is modest by global standards, with no major container terminals or published annual TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) figures, reflecting its small population and remote geography. Strategically, these ports are vital for domestic connectivity and serve as critical lifelines for imports, exports, and inter-atoll transport, but they do not rank among significant global or regional hubs.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The main ports of the Marshall Islands are Majuro (Delap Dock and Uliga Dock) and Kwajalein. Majuro’s Delap Dock is the primary international cargo terminal, featuring a 308-meter wharf, container yard, cargo handling area, reach loaders for container movement, and warehousing. Uliga Dock supports inter-island cargo and passengers, with a 115-meter dock and warehouse. Kwajalein is a secure military logistics hub with piers, warehouses, and fuel storage. No automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are reported; container handling relies on reach loaders and ship’s gear.
Container Terminals
The main container terminal in the Marshall Islands is at Delap Dock, Majuro, with a 308-meter main wharf and a container yard of 6.4 acres. It has three berths and handles around 2,500 TEUs annually. Operations are semi-manual, using reach loaders rather than full automation. The Republic of the Marshall Islands Ports Authority is the major operator. Ebeye Port in Kwajalein Atoll also handles containers but at a much smaller scale.
Port Services
Main services at all Marshall Island ports include:
- Container handling: Facilities for loading, unloading, and storing containers, including reefer connections.
- Cargo operations: Handling of general cargo, breakbulk, vehicles, fuel, copra, and fish transshipment.
- Ship services: Berthing, bunkering (fuel supply), maintenance, repair, and agent support.
- Warehousing: On-site storage and container yards for cargo and goods.
- Customs: Customs clearance and inspection for import and export cargo.
Global Connectivity
Marshall Islands ports, primarily Majuro and Ebeye/Kwajalein, serve as international gateways connecting the islands with Asia-Pacific and North American markets. Majuro is the main cargo and container port, while Ebeye supports inter-island and regional trade. Shipping routes link the Marshall Islands to Guam, Honolulu, Fiji, Australia, and other Pacific hubs, facilitating regional connectivity and access to major global markets. Inter-island vessels further connect the outer atolls.
Port Statistics
Marshall Islands Ports – Key Statistics (2025):
- TEU Throughput: Less than 10,000 TEU annually (very low volume; not ranked among world’s major container ports)
- World Ranking: Not in top 200 container ports globally
- Number of Berths: Major ports (Majuro, Kwajalein) have 2–4 berths each
- Port Area: Majuro main port area approximately 10 hectares
- Shipping Lines: Served by regional carriers such as Matson, Pacific International Lines, and Kyowa Shipping
Ports primarily handle regional feeder and supply vessels, with limited containerized cargo and basic infrastructure.
