Seaport · United Arab Emirates
Port of Ash Shariqah
Ash Shariqah (United Arab Emirates) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48271). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United Arab Emirates
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- AESHJ
- World Port Index no.
- 48271
- Coordinates
- 25.37°N, 55.38°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- United Arab Emirates
- Other names
- Mina Khalid; Sharjah
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- 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 | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 10.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.2 m |
| Entrance width | 180.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 336.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 55.5 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.5 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- 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) | 3,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,060 nm |
| Hai Phong | 2,830 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ash Shariqah, with full port guides:
- Jebel Ali (Dubai) · 30 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 50 nm
- Khor Fakkan · 50 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 210 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 Ash Shariqah
Where is Port of Ash Shariqah?
Ash Shariqah (United Arab Emirates) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 25.37°N, 55.38°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ash Shariqah?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE AESHJ for Ash Shariqah. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ash Shariqah?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 336.0 m, beam 55.5 m, draft 12.5 m for Ash Shariqah. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Ash Shariqah from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 2,830 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), Khor Fakkan.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ash Shariqah?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ash Shariqah 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.