Port of Fujairah is the only multi-purpose port on the Eastern seaboard of the United Arab Emirates, approximately 70 nautical miles from the Straits of Hormuz. Initial Construction of the Port started in 1978 as part of the economic development of the UAE. Full operations commenced in 1983. Since then the Port has embarked on a continuing process of enhancement to both its facilities and its comprehensive range of functions.
The port has the following facilities:
Drafts of 15 meters(PD)
1.4 kilometer long main quay
2 Bulk Loaders for aggregate export:
Berth Lengths: 600 metres
Draft: 15 meters (PD)
First Bulk loader is capable of loading 2000 tons per hour and second loader is capable of loading 4000 tons per hour
Southern Breakwater berths:
840 meters of general cargo berths
Draft of 15 metres
A Travel Lift facility and Berth available for the lifting of supply and associated vessels for maintenance and repair
Common user sites for vessel repair.
Strategic Position
The Port of Fujairah with its strategic location on the UAE East coast, at the crossroads of shipping lines between East and West is one of the Emirate’s vital facilities. It offers an important hub for their activities towards the markets of the Indian sub-continent and East of Africa.
The Emirate of Fujairah enjoys excellent road connections with U.A.E and adjoining countries.
The excellent road network is being further improved with new roads that will reduce travel time to the neighboring emirates and beyond :
Emirate
Distant
Abu Dhabi
300 KM
Dubai
130 KM
Sharjah
110 KM
Ras Al Khaima
110 KM
Ajman
120 KM
Um Al Qaiwain
120 KM
Al Ain
200 KM
Key business Activities
The Port has a very long experience as a Port and Terminal Operator handling all types of business activities of a Port Operator. The port offers comprehensive facilities for a wide range of requirements such as general and bulk cargo including Oil
The range of services provided by Port of Fujairah includes:
General Cargo – including Project Cargoes
Bulk Cargo – including aggregate exports
Wet Bulk Cargo – including Fuel, Oil, etc.. for Bunkering and Trading
Port facilities for small supply craft users and agents