Transshipment hub · Saudi Arabia
Port of Jeddah Islamic Port
Jeddah Islamic Port is a transshipment hub on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia (Middle East & Red Sea). Below: key facts, how it connects with Vietnam and what to prepare when shipping through it.
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Key facts
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- UN/LOCODE
- SAJED
- Port type
- Transshipment hub
- Region
- Middle East & Red Sea
- Waters
- Red Sea
- Coordinates
- 21.47°N, 39.17°E
- Container throughput
- No verified figure published here
- Sea distance from Vietnam
- approx. 4,990 nm
About the port of Jeddah Islamic Port
Jeddah Islamic Port is Saudi Arabia’s main port on the Red Sea and a regional transshipment hub. Services from Asia pass through Bab-el-Mandeb, so Red Sea security conditions can affect schedules.
Jeddah Islamic Port works as a transshipment hub, where a large share of containers is moved between mainline and feeder vessels rather than entering or leaving the country by land. Shipments to many secondary ports in the region are relayed here.
Role in trade with Vietnam
Cargo from Vietnam to the Gulf and the Red Sea usually moves via the Strait of Malacca, on direct Asia–Middle East services or via Singapore and Port Klang. Red Sea security conditions have affected some services since 2024.
Sea routes and transit times from Vietnam
Estimated port-to-port distances and transit times on typical routings. Actual schedules depend on the service and its port rotation.
| Route | Distance | Transit (direct) |
|---|---|---|
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai → Jeddah Islamic Port | 4,990 | 13–16 days |
Shipping lines
Most global carriers and regional lines serve this region. We check current services and space for your shipment when quoting. All shipping lines →
Customs and documentation tips
- Make sure the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and customs declaration show consistent descriptions, HS codes, quantities and weights.
- Agree the Incoterms® rule and who arranges freight, insurance and destination charges before booking.
- Choose the bill of lading type (original, telex release or sea waybill) according to the payment terms with your buyer or supplier.
- Declare the verified gross mass (VGM) of each container before the carrier’s cut-off, as required by SOLAS.
- Check destination import requirements early: licences, product standards, labelling, fumigation or phytosanitary certificates where applicable.
Frequently asked questions about Jeddah Islamic Port
Where is the port of Jeddah Islamic Port?
Jeddah Islamic Port is in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea, in the Middle East & Red Sea shipping region.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Jeddah Islamic Port?
The UN/LOCODE commonly used for Jeddah Islamic Port is SAJED. Check the exact terminal or location code required by the carrier when booking.
How long does sea freight take from Vietnam to Jeddah Islamic Port?
On a typical routing from Cai Mep – Thi Vai, the sea distance is about 4,990 nautical miles and a direct service takes roughly 13–16 days port to port. Services with transshipment take longer.
What documents are needed to ship via Jeddah Islamic Port?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus any certificates required by the destination (origin, phytosanitary, fumigation, licences). Advance cargo filings may apply before loading.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Jeddah Islamic Port?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Jeddah Islamic Port 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. Data as of October 2026.