Port of Jiddah (SAJED): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jiddah (UN/LOCODE SAJED) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. It sits at 21.4833° N, 39.1833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 8 m, cargo pier depths around 16.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Saudi Arabia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Jiddah
Where is Port of Jiddah located?
Port of Jiddah is a seaport located in Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. Its coordinates are 21.4833° N, 39.1833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jiddah?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jiddah is SAJED — country code SA, location code JED.
How deep is Port of Jiddah?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jiddah has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 8 m, cargo pier depths of about 16.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Jiddah?
Port of Jiddah reports a maximum draft of 14 m, a maximum length of 260 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Jiddah require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Jiddah.
What type of harbor is Port of Jiddah?
Port of Jiddah is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jiddah have?
Port of Jiddah is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jiddah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48140), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →