Seaport · Yemen
Port of Rudum Terminal
Rudum Terminal (Yemen) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48214). It lies on the Gulf of Aden.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Yemen
- World Port Index no.
- 48214
- Coordinates
- 13.98°N, 47.92°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Yemen Sanaa
- Other names
- Rudhum
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Offshore max vessel length | 244.0 m |
Facilities
- Oil terminal
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
Pilotage and tugs
- Local assistance
Communications and connections
- Radio
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 | 3,380 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Rudum Terminal, 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 Rudum Terminal
Where is Port of Rudum Terminal?
Rudum Terminal (Yemen) lies on the Gulf of Aden, at about 13.98°N, 47.92°E.
How far is Rudum Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,450 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,380 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Djibouti, Salalah, Jeddah Islamic Port.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Rudum Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Rudum Terminal 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.