UN/LOCODE SA JUB: Port of Jubail (King Fahd Industrial Port), Saudi Arabia — Seaport

1,200,000LOCODE: SA JUBType: SeaportIATA: QJBUTC+3 (AST)

Location

Coordinates27.0, 49.66
CountrySaudi Arabia
FunctionSaudi Arabia's Largest Industrial Port, Petrochemical & Bulk Export Hub
AuthoritySaudi Ports Authority (Mawani)

Physical Specifications

Max Draft16.0m
Channel Depth16.5m
Tide Range1.5m
Berth Length5,200m (total)
Anchorage Depth22m

Administrative

Customs CodeSAJUB
IMO Facility No.Yes
Working Hours24/7
ISPS ComplianceYes (Level 1)
VHF Channel16 (Call), 12 (Port Ops)
Port Websitewww.mawani.gov.sa

Commercial & Logistics

Annual Volume1,200,000
Primary Cargo TypesPetrochemicals (ethylene, methanol), Fertilizer, Steel, Sulfur, Grain imports
Vessel TypesContainer, Bulk, Tanker, RoRo, General Cargo
Free Trade ZoneYes (Jubail Industrial City FTZ)
Bunker FuelIFO 380, VLSFO, MGO
Nearest AirportDMM (100km)
Rail ConnectionSaudi Railway (under development — Eastern Province network)
Highway AccessHighway 95, Dammam-Jubail Expressway
Inland DepotsJubail Industrial City CFS, SABIC Logistics Center

Trade Intelligence: Jubail (King Fahd Industrial Port)

Jubail (King Fahd Industrial Port) is classified as a Seaport with annual throughput of 1,200,000. The port handles Petrochemicals (ethylene, methanol), Fertilizer, Steel, Sulfur, Grain imports. As Saudi Arabia's Largest Industrial Port, Petrochemical & Bulk Export Hub, Jubail (King Fahd Industrial Port) plays a critical role in Saudi Arabia's trade infrastructure. Shippers should confirm berth availability, draft restrictions, and ISPS security levels directly with Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) before scheduling vessel calls.

Port History

Developed in the 1970s alongside Jubail Industrial City as part of Saudi Arabia's industrial diversification strategy. King Fahd Industrial Port opened 1980 to serve the massive SABIC petrochemical complex. Handles the largest volume of bulk and liquid cargo of any Saudi port. The port's 27 berths serve petrochemical, fertilizer, and steel export operations.

Authority: Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LOCODE for Jubail (King Fahd Industrial Port)?

The UN/LOCODE is SA JUB. Use in bills of lading and customs declarations.

What trade routes connect to Jubail (King Fahd Industrial Port)?

Jubail (King Fahd Industrial Port) serves as Saudi Arabia's Largest Industrial Port, Petrochemical & Bulk Export Hub. AE DXB, QA HMD, SG SIN, IN NVA, NL RTM, KR PUS

How do I find shipping schedules?

Contact Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) or query carriers (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM) using LOCODE SA JUB.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port specifications compiled from:

Updated: July 25, 2026. For reference only. Not for navigation.