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. The 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.
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, Dubai130 KM, Sharjah110 KM, Ras Al Khaima110 KM, Ajman120 KM, Um Al Qaiwain120 KM, Al Ain200 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 the 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
- Container activity.
- Other Port Services