Seaport · Kuwait
Port of Mina Abd Allah
Mina Abd Allah (Kuwait) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48360). It lies on the Persian Gulf.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Kuwait
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KWMIB
- World Port Index no.
- 48360
- Coordinates
- 29.02°N, 48.17°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Kuwait
- Other names
- Mina Al Abdulla
- Repairs
- None
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 | 17.1 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 17.1 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
- Diesel 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) | 3,450 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,470 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,190 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mina Abd Allah, with full port guides:
- Dammam (King Abdulaziz Port) · 190 nm
- Khalifa Bin Salman Port (Bahrain) · 210 nm
- Hamad Port (Doha) · 300 nm
- Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) · 430 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 Mina Abd Allah
Where is Port of Mina Abd Allah?
Mina Abd Allah (Kuwait) lies on the Persian Gulf, at about 29.02°N, 48.17°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mina Abd Allah?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KWMIB for Mina Abd Allah. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mina Abd Allah from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,450 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,190 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 Mina Abd Allah?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mina Abd Allah 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.