Seaport · Saudi Arabia
Port of Al Jubayl
Al Jubayl (Saudi Arabia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48338). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SAJBI
- World Port Index no.
- 48338
- Coordinates
- 27.08°N, 49.67°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Saudi Arabia Continued
- Other names
- Al Jubayl
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 15.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
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) | 3,360 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Jubayl, with full port guides:
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 50 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 70 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 160 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 300 nm
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 Jubayl
Where is Port of Al Jubayl?
Al Jubayl (Saudi Arabia) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 27.08°N, 49.67°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Jubayl?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SAJBI for Al Jubayl. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Al Jubayl from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,360 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,130 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port), Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain), Hamad Port (Doha).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Jubayl?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Jubayl 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.