Port Overview
King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port, is a port in the city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is the largest port in the Arabian Gulf, and the third largest and third busiest port in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, after the Jeddah Islamic Port. King Abdul Aziz Port is a major export centre for the oil industry, and also a key distribution centre for major landlocked cities in the country, particularly the capital cities of provinces, such as Riyadh which is linked to Dammam by a railway line.
The port is part of the Maritime Silk Road that runs from the Chinese coast to the south via the southern tip of India to Mombasa, from there through the Red Sea via the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean, there to the Upper Adriatic region to the northern Italian hub of Trieste with its rail connections to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the North Sea.
Port website: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/SAPorts/dammam/Pages/default.aspx
Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=897
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Saudi Arabia |
Province or District |
Dammam |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Dammam (18 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port |
Latitude |
26.459146 |
Longitude |
50.187849 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) |
Management Contact Person |
Eng. Walid Faris Al Faris, Director General of King Abdul Aziz Port Dammam Tel: +966138583199 Fax: +966138571727 PO Box: 28062 Dammam 31437 Website: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/SAPorts/dammam/Pages/default.aspx |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
King Fahd International Airport (Dammam Airport) List of International Carriers: https://kfia.gov.sa/arrivals/ |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Saudi Global Ports Co (SGP): https://saudiglobalports.com.sa/ On the 13th of April 2020, MAWANI and Saudi Global Ports signed a new 30-year Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement for the Container Terminals in the King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
Dammam has dry periods. On average, January is the rainiest with 2 days of rain. The average annual number of rainy days is: 10. |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
No constraints to mention. |
Handling Figures for 2021 |
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Vessel Calls |
1632 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,769,118 TEU |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2021 |
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Bulk (MT) |
10,818,138 MT |
Break bulk (MT) |
2,822,204 MT |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/PortsTariffs/Pages/table3.aspx
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
31 |
6362 m |
14 m |
Berths: 4 - 9 and 11 – 13: General cargo. Rail connected. 10: Dedicated bagged fertilizer General cargo. 14 – 22: Ro/Ro ramps at 14 and 22. 31 – 34: General cargo and gray cement. 35: Cold store and Ro/Ro ramp. 36, 37 and 38: Bulk ores. White cement. Gray cement. 39: Clinker and edible oils. Ro/Ro ramp at 36 Explosives terminal. Otherwise, Cement, Clinker, Gypsum and other bulks. |
Container Berth |
4 |
2380 m |
16 m |
Berths: 23 – 26: Container terminal |
Silo Berth |
4 |
660 m |
14 m |
Berths 1,2,3 & 30: Grain discharge. |
Berthing Tugs |
Available- eight harbour tugs ranging from 3000 to 4600 bhp |
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Water Barges |
Available |
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? Privately
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
15 |
All QCs are twin lift capable. Max. SWL is 75tonnes under hook. Total 15 QCs available for both mainline and feeder services. Able to handle up to 23 rows of containers across vessel deck. |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
39 Rubber Tire Gantry |
SWL of 40 MTS & stacking capacity of 6 + 1 |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
36 |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
21 |
with SWL of 45 MT. |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
161 |
Prime Movers, SWL- 65 MTS |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
800 MT Per Hour |
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Transtainer |
Yes |
20 |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
116 |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
King Abdulaziz Port has recorded the highest daily container throughput at Saudi ports by handling a total volume of 18,020 TEU on a single vessel (COSCO Shipping Capricorn) on March 2022 |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
2500 reefer points 24-hour monitoring facilities to handle chilled and frozen cargoes -18°C capable. |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Abdul Aziz Port covers an area of over 19 thousand hectares. In addition to commercial port facilities, King Abdul Aziz Port has a fully equipped 13.5-hectare ship repair complex with two ship repair and maintenance docks and an advanced training centre. King Abdul Aziz Port has a 95-meter (310-foot) tower and special stations that handle containers, bulk cereals, and cold and frozen foods.
Berths 1 through 13 are the central berths in King Abdul Aziz Port, and they cover an area of 41 hectares and contain ten warehouses covering 5.5 hectares. Berths 4 through 13 handle general cargo and are served by rail connections. Berth 10 is dedicated for bagged fertilizer.
Berths 14 through 22 are the eastern berths. Covering an area of almost 50 hectares, the eastern berths have ten warehouses covering nearly six hectares. These berths handle general cargo, and there are roll-on/roll-off ramps at Berths 14 and 22.
The container terminal is served by Berths 23 through 26. There is a roll-on/roll-off ramp at Berth 23.
King Abdul Aziz Port's western berths, Berths 27 through 34, cover an area of 74.5 hectares and contain eight warehouses of 4.7 hectares. Berths 27, 28, and 29 handle roll-on/roll-off and project cargoes. Berth 30 is used for discharge of grain. Berths 31 through 34 are dedicated for general cargo and grey cement. Also part of the western berths in King Abdul Aziz Port, Berth 35 has 2.9 hectares of cold stores and a roll-on/roll-off ramp.
Berths 36, 37, and 38 in King Abdul Aziz Port handle bulk ores, white and grey cement, clinker, and other grains and edible oils. There is a roll-on/roll-off ramp at Berth 36. Berth 39 is home to the King Abdul Aziz Port explosives terminal. It also handles cement, clinker, gypsum, and other bulk products.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The King Abdul Aziz Port Eastern General Cargo Terminal is operated by Dammam's Globe Marine, The Eastern General Cargo Terminal in King Abdul Aziz Port covers about 200 hectares and contains 12.5 hectares of storage area.
El Emar Agricultural Services is Saudi Arabia's biggest importer and distributor of agricultural products. Operating the King Abdul Aziz Port Bulk Grain Terminal, Arabian Agricultural Services (ARASCO) operates a silo system at Berth 37 in King Abdul Aziz Port with capacity for 140 thousand tons of cargo.
Al-Nawa Technical Services operates the King Abdul Aziz Port's Central General Cargo Terminal.
Main Storage Terminal
Berths 1 through 13 are the central berths in King Abdul Aziz Port, and they cover an area of 41 hectares and contain ten warehouses covering 5.5 hectares. Also, the eastern berths have ten warehouses covering nearly six hectares.
Stevedoring
Stevedoring and handling services fees can be found via the following link: https://mawani.gov.sa/en-us/Aboutus/Documents/Port%20Services%20Fees%20and%20Charges.pdf
Hinterland Information
Containers and bulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to final consignee, however part of the cargo is being moved by railway to Dammam & Riyadh.
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |