All Other United Arab Emirates Ports, United Arab Emirates
Key regional gateways supporting trade, energy exports, and logistics across the United Arab Emirates.
Port Overview
All other United Arab Emirates ports, beyond the major hubs like Jebel Ali and Khalifa, include facilities such as Port Rashid, Mina Zayed, Port of Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Mina Saqr, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. These ports are strategically dispersed across the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, supporting regional trade, oil exports, and transshipment. While individually smaller, their combined annual TEU capacity is estimated at over 5 million TEU. They play a crucial role in diversifying the UAE’s maritime logistics and supporting non-oil economic sectors.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The UAE's secondary ports complement the major facilities at Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port. Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi features 21 berths across 510 hectares, with container terminals accommodating 15,000 TEUs, warehouses for general cargo, and a chilled storage zone handling 15,000 tons. Mina Rashid in Dubai operates with 1.5 million TEU capacity and modern equipment. Khor Fakkan in Sharjah, the region's only natural deep-water port, is equipped with six Super Post Panamax gantries and Mega max Tandem lift cranes, offering 450,000 square meters of storage and capacity for over 1,000 reefer containers.
Container Terminals
Other major UAE container terminals include Khor Fakkan (over 2 million TEU capacity, natural deep-water port, operated by Gulftainer), Port Khalid (exceeds 2 million TEU, multiple berths, also Gulftainer), and Mina Rashid (1.5 million TEU, DP World, mainly cruise and general cargo now). Automation levels are moderate, with some semi-automated systems. Operators include Gulftainer and DP World. These ports complement the main hubs at Jebel Ali and Khalifa.
Port Services
- Container handling: Modern terminals equipped for efficient container loading, unloading, and transshipment.
- Cargo operations: Facilities for bulk, breakbulk, general, and project cargo, including specialized terminals for oil, gas, and chemicals.
- Ship services: Bunkering, ship repair, maintenance, pilotage, towage, and crew change support.
- Warehousing: On-site and bonded warehousing, cold storage, and logistics centers for cargo consolidation and distribution.
- Customs: Streamlined customs clearance, inspection, and documentation services for import, export, and transshipment cargo.
Global Connectivity
All Other United Arab Emirates Ports, including Musaffah, Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Saqr, and others, offer strong connectivity to the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean, and Gulf of Oman. These ports serve the UAE’s industrial, oil, and cargo sectors, linking to regional markets in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Europe. Major shipping routes connect them to global hubs such as Asia, Europe, and East Africa, supporting both direct and transshipment trade.
Port Statistics
All Other United Arab Emirates Ports – Key Statistics
- TEU Throughput: Collectively, UAE ports (excluding Jebel Ali) handle approximately 5.9 million TEU annually, with Khalifa Port as the main contributor.
- World Ranking: Khalifa Port ranks among the top 40 container ports globally; Jebel Ali is the only UAE port in the global top 10.
- Number of Berths: Major ports like Khalifa, Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, and Port Khalid together offer over 60 berths.
- Area: Khalifa Port covers 16.5 km²; other ports vary, typically ranging from 2 to 8 km².
- Shipping Lines: Served by over 60 international shipping lines, connecting to major global trade routes.
