Yanbu Commercial Port is among the ancient ports on the Red Sea. Its strategic importance comes from the fact that the port is a main gateway to the Muslim holy city of Medinah. It is a natural port surrounded by land and coral reef.[2] The port, like many other Saudi ports, has undergone many development projects since the establishment of Saudi Arabia. Currently, the port sector, including Yanbu Commercial Port, is led by the Saudi Ports Authority.[3] Yanbu Commercial Port’s operations grow faster as in 2018 only the port operated 3.33 million tons of cargo.[4] Moreover, the port has a special 7,200 square meters terminal to receive pilgrims.[5]
| Yanbu Commercial Port | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Location | Yanbu, Red Sea |
| Coordinates | 24°04′N 38°03′E / 24.067°N 38.050°E |
| UN/LOCODE | SAYNB[1] |
| Details | |
| Size | 3.892.265.66 m2 |
| No. of berths | 12 |
| Statistics | |
| Website mawani | |
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References edit
- ^ "UNLOCODE (SA) - SAUDI ARABIA". service.unece.org. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ Mawani. "Yanbu Commercial Port Yanbu Commercial Port". mawani.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-08-06.
- ^ "Yanbu port receives largest ship in its history". Arab News. 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2019-08-06.
- ^ admin (2018-11-15). "Yanbu sets new record". Latest Maritime & Shipping News Online - The Maritime Standard. Retrieved 2019-08-06.
- ^ "Saudi Ports Authority launches plan for Hajj pilgrims arriving by sea". Arab News. 2019-07-16. Retrieved 2019-08-06.