General Description
Location: The Port of Dhuba, located on the west coast of Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, approximately 30km north of the town of Duba.
General overview: The Port of Dhuba is a recently established port. It features three berths, each measuring 200m, and includes a Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) facility at the southern end. Nestled within a natural harbor, the port is surrounded by hills on all three sides.
Notably, it holds strategic significance as the closest Saudi Arabian port to the Egyptian ports and the Suez Canal, serving as a vital link between the kingdom's northern and western regions and the global economy.
Handling Equipment:
- Quay Cranes
- Floating Cranes
Storage:
- Open Yards
- Warehouses
- Transit Sheds
Traffic figures: Approx. 324,700t of cargo handled annually.
Load line zone: Tropical
IMO Class 1 handling: Permitted only for Direct Shipment/Delivery. Transhipment not allowed. Transit is possible subjects to port authority approval.