Jubail Commercial Port

Gateway to the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Jubail Container Port, strategically located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the heart of the Berri Oilfield and adjacent to Jubail’s petrochemical industry, is the ideal gateway for imports and exports to the Eastern Province and Riyadh.

Gulftainer manages and operates the port’s container handling terminal, which has a capacity of 1.5 million TEU annually. Situated just 80 km north of Dammam with direct inland connections to Riyadh, the port serves as an alternative gateway to Saudi Arabia’s expanding market.

The port’s prime location near major industrial zones and petrochemical complexes makes it essential to Saudi Arabia’s industrial development. Through its state-of-the-art facilities, advanced container handling systems, and reefer capabilities, Jubail Container Port functions as a vital link in the region’s supply chain network.

We demonstrate our commitment to efficiency and customer service excellence through ongoing investments in port infrastructure and technology. The terminal’s modern facilities, paired with Gulftainer’s operational expertise, ensure seamless cargo handling and dependable services for shipping lines, importers and exporters throughout the Eastern Province and beyond.

Information

Berths:

Draft (m)

Area (ha)

Quay Length (m)

1,000

Quay Cranes

Capacity (TEU)

1,500,000

TERMINAL SERVICES

Approach Channel (Width / Depth)

14.0m depth

Turning Basin Width (Turning Circle)

500m

Maximum Draft at Berth / Port Restrictions

14.0m + UKC 1.2

Maximum Inbound Draft:
(1) @ High Tide
(2) @ Low Tide

(1) 13.5m
(2) 12.8m

Maximum Outbound Draft:
(1) @ High Tide
(2) @ Low Tide

(1) 14.0m
(2) 13.0m

Tidal Range

1.8m

Distance Pilot to Berth (NM)

4NM

Total Quay Length

1,000

Number of Berths

Surface of Container Yard Stacking Area

569,934 m2
27,530 TEU

Total Number of Cranes

Total Number of Cranes
(Post-Panamax / Super-Post Panamax)

6 x Gantry Cranes
65mt & 75mt under hook beam  

2 x Harbour Cranes
120mt   

13 x RTG Cranes  
65mt

Services available at Jubail Commercial Port include

Less than Container Load (LCL) handling facilities

Customs Clearance

EDI capabilities

Container Freight Station

Warehousing

Weighing Bridge

OPERATIONS

Working Hours

Downloads

Mawani service fees and charges

Saudi Arabia terminal brochure

FAQs

What container handling capabilities does Jubail Commercial Port offer?

The port has a capacity of 1.8 million TEU annually, with 6 gantry cranes, 2 harbor cranes, and 13 RTG cranes. We offer container storage capacity of 32,540 TEU and 800 reefer plugs for temperature-controlled cargo.

What is the maximum vessel draft allowed at the terminal?

The terminal has a maximum outbound draft of 14.0m at high tide. For specific vessel requirements and restrictions, please contact our operations team before arrival.

What additional services are available at the terminal?

We offer comprehensive services including LCL handling, customs clearance, EDI facilities, container freight station, warehousing and weighbridge services.

What is the location advantage of Jubail Commercial Port?

The port is strategically located 80 km north of Dammam, with direct inland connections to Riyadh. Its proximity to the Berri Oilfield and Jubail’s petrochemical industry makes it an ideal gateway for imports and exports to Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and capital region.

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