Seaport · Yemen
Port of Aden
Aden (Yemen) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48190). It lies on the Gulf of Aden.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Yemen
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- YEADE
- World Port Index no.
- 48190
- Coordinates
- 12.78°N, 44.95°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Yemen Aden
- Other names
- Bandar At Tawahi
- Repairs
- Major
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.7 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 16.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.8 m |
| Tidal range | 1.5 m |
| Entrance width | 220.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 350.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.7 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
- Breakbulk
- Oil terminal
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 3,630 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,640 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,560 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Aden, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Aden
Where is Port of Aden?
Aden (Yemen) lies on the Gulf of Aden, at about 12.78°N, 44.95°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Aden?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE YEADE for Aden. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Aden?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 350.0 m, draft 14.7 m for Aden. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Aden have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Aden. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Aden from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,630 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,560 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Djibouti, Salalah, Jeddah Islamic Port.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Aden?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Aden through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.