Jeddah Port

Jeddah Port

Jeddah Port is also known as Jeddah Islamic Seaport. The Jeddah Seaport has been blessed with an excellent location. The ancient international shipping route between easts is centered by the Jeddah Port. It is the location which makes the Port at Jeddah the primary port of Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is also referred as the Port City of Saudi Arabia. It is of utmost importance for the pilgrims' heading to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Large number of pilgrims as well as tourists is benefited by the Jeddah Port.

The Port was opened for the public in September 1976. Gradually the facilities and services offered by the Port in Jeddah started developing and expanding. There was an expansion of the facilities of the Jeddah Port from mere 10 operational berths in 1976 to 58 international standard berths till recent times. The Port in Jeddah is the main entrance for the wide range of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims arriving by sea. 15ships carrying 70,000 pilgrims are being received by the port in Jeddah each year. There is a special section in the port for receiving the pilgrims. Government and the private services are offered to ensure the smooth processing of the pilgrims.

Jeddah is considered as the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. The Jeddah Port serves Jeddah as well as other important commercial centers of Saudi Arabia. 65% of Saudi Arabia's imports come in through the Jeddah Port. With the gradual development of Jeddah, the importance of the Port of Jeddah attained new heights. The Port occupies 10.5 square kilometers. The 58 deep water quays cover a length of 11.2 kilometers with a 16 meters draft. This congestion free port can easily accommodate large container vessels of 6500 TEUs capacity.

This port which is considered to be one of the oldest and biggest ports in Saudi Arabia is the heart and soul of Jeddah. It caters to numerous pilgrims and ensures safe transportation very year. A lot of tourists also avail the port for visiting Jeddah. Getting to Jeddah by ship is an enjoyable experience. If you are on a trip to Jeddah, it is recommended to not to miss this major attraction. The Jeddah travel guide bestows prime importance to Jeddah Port.

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