Seaport · Yemen
Port of Al Ahmadi
Al Ahmadi (Yemen) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48165). It lies on the Red Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Yemen
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- YEHOD
- World Port Index no.
- 48165
- Coordinates
- 14.83°N, 42.97°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Yemen Aden
- Other names
- Al Hudaydah; Hodeidah
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 8.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Entrance width | 200.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 207.9 m |
| Max vessel beam | 36.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.8 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 150.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 9.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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) | 3,730 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,750 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,640 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Ahmadi, 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 Al Ahmadi
Where is Port of Al Ahmadi?
Al Ahmadi (Yemen) lies on the Red Sea, at about 14.83°N, 42.97°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Ahmadi?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE YEHOD for Al Ahmadi. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Al Ahmadi?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 207.9 m, beam 36.0 m, draft 9.8 m for Al Ahmadi. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Al Ahmadi from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,730 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,640 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Djibouti, Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdullah Port.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Ahmadi?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Ahmadi 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.