Seaport · Saudi Arabia
Port of Yanbu
Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48120). It lies on the Red Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Saudi Arabia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- SAYBI
- World Port Index no.
- 48120
- Coordinates
- 24.08°N, 38.05°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Saudi Arabia
- Repairs
- Limited
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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 12.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.8 m |
| Max vessel length | 315.8 m |
| Max vessel beam | 43.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- 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) | 3,980 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,000 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,780 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Yanbu, 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 Yanbu
Where is Port of Yanbu?
Yanbu (Saudi Arabia) lies on the Red Sea, at about 24.08°N, 38.05°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Yanbu?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE SAYBI for Yanbu. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Yanbu?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 315.8 m, beam 43.0 m, draft 11.1 m for Yanbu. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Yanbu from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,980 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,780 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include King Abdullah Port, Jeddah Islamic Port, Aqaba.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Yanbu?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Yanbu 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.