The shipping platform

Location: The Yanbu Commercial Port is positioned between Jeddah Islamic Port and King Fahad Industrial Port to the south, and Dhuba Port to the north. General overview: The Yanbu Commercial Port has a comprehensive range of capabilities, facilitating the handling of general cargo, bulk cargo, containers, Ro-Ro vessels, and passenger ships. Its strategic location offers natural protection, with land shielding it to the north and east, and coral reefs providing additional safeguarding to the south and southwest. Access to the port is facilitated through a 1.8-kilometer-long approach channel, which maintains a minimum depth of 14.0 meters. With 12 berths available, the Yanbu Commercial Port has the capacity to handle over 13.5 million metric tons of cargo annually. It features a dedicated terminal accommodating up to 1,500 passengers and a terminal specifically designed for general cargo operations. The port is interconnected with a modern road network, enabling seamless transportation connections to the regions of Makkah, Madina, and Qassim. As a result, it serves as a primary gateway for both inbound and outbound passengers and cargo. In addition to its local significance, the port also serves vessels bound for King Fahd Industrial Port (Yanbu) in the south. It is important to note that there are no safe anchorage options outside the port, and reduced visibility caused by atmospheric dust is a common occurrence in the area. Imports passing through the port include general cargo, containers, bulk and bagged fertilizers, bulk feed, bulk white cement, chemical solids, rutile, petroleum, coal, and various other commodities. The port serves as a crucial entry point for these goods, supporting local industries and meeting the demand of the surrounding regions. On the export side, the Yanbu Commercial Port handles bulk cement, clinker, zinc concentrates, petrochemicals, used oil, and other types of cargo. These exports contribute to the country's economic development and global trade relations, showcasing the port's significance as a vital link in the supply chain. Handling Equipment: - Quay Cranes - Floating Cranes - Conveyor System - Ship Loaders/Unloaders 1 x Siwertell Screw Unloader: 600 tph 4 x Pneumatic Unloader: 200 tph each (2 more will be added in 2010) 3 x Mobile Harbour Cranes: 60 & 100 T, can handle up to 13th line of containers (2 more will added in 2010/11) 93 x Forklifts From: 2.5 up to 42 mt 4 x Mobile Cranes: 30 & 35 mt 10 x Tractor Heads: 4x4 & 4x2 33 x Trailers: From 40 to 60 mt 18 x Grabs: From 3 to 18 m3 10 x Hoppers: From 28 to 150 m3 6 x Front-End Loaders: From 1.2 to 3.1 m3 5 x Weighbridges: 80 mt 1 x Floating Crane: 150 mt Storage: - Grain Silos - Open Yards - Warehouses Load line zone: Tropical IMO Class 1 handling: Subject to approval from the Customs Authority.