BHAHD Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of BHAHD
Al Hidd Port is the seaport of Al hidd, in the city of Al hiddin Bahrain. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is BHAHD.
Port Overview
Al Hidd, identified by UN/LOCODE BHAHD, is a seaport in Bahrain serving containerized cargo flows connected with the country’s industrial, commercial and consumer markets. The supplied port record classifies it within the Middle East/Red Sea operating area and lists the city as Al Hidd, Bahrain. For freight planning, the port should be treated as a carrier- and terminal-confirmation point rather than as a guaranteed direct-service gateway. Our service team can coordinate vessel-space checks, documentation review, inland delivery planning and any required transshipment solution. Bahrain’s compact geography generally makes road collection and delivery important, while final routing, terminal acceptance, cargo availability and customs release remain subject to the selected carrier, port operator and local authorities.
| UN/LOCODE | BHAHD |
|---|---|
| Port name | Al Hidd |
| Country / city | Bahrain / Al Hidd |
| Supplied coordinates | Latitude 26.2333333; longitude -50.6500000 |
| Recorded service indicators | FCL: 3; LCL: 0; automotive: 0; main-port indicator: 0 |
The coordinates and service indicators above reproduce the supplied database record exactly. Our team recommends reconfirming the terminal gate, receiving location and carrier routing before cargo dispatch.
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: The supplied record supports FCL-oriented planning. Equipment type, empty-container release, terminal receiving rules and cut-off times must be confirmed against the booking.
- Conventional and project cargo: Breakbulk, oversized or heavy-lift acceptance should not be assumed from the port code alone. Our team will request cargo dimensions, weight, lifting points and packing details for a case-by-case quotation.
- Storage and port dwell: Container storage, demurrage, detention and free-time conditions vary by carrier, terminal and cargo status. We verify the applicable tariff and release conditions before arranging delivery.
- Customs and inspection coordination: Customs release, examination, document submission and any inspection appointment are handled according to the applicable authority and terminal process; cargo should not be moved until release status is clear.
- Road distribution: Bahrain inland collection and delivery are normally organized by truck. Vehicle size, delivery appointment, site access, driver instructions and consignee unloading capability should be checked in advance.
- LCL planning: No LCL service entry is shown in the supplied record. For part-load cargo, our team can evaluate consolidation, deconsolidation and regional gateway alternatives after confirming the actual carrier solution.
Routes & Transit Times
- Common routing logic: Export and import cargo may be arranged through regional Gulf connections or other carrier-designated transshipment hubs. The applicable routing depends on origin, destination, equipment availability and the shipping line’s current network.
- Direct service caution: A port call, direct sailing, weekly frequency or named carrier must not be presumed from the BHAHD code. Our service team confirms the actual vessel itinerary and bill-of-lading routing before quotation.
- Transit-time variables: Sailing connection, transshipment dwell, blank sailings, port congestion, customs inspection, documentation corrections and truck appointment availability can materially change the end-to-end schedule.
- Planning method: We provide a routing estimate only after checking the booking confirmation, planned vessel schedule, cut-off, cargo readiness date and final delivery location. Any stated schedule remains subject to carrier and port confirmation.
For time-critical cargo, our team recommends comparing the earliest feasible vessel connection with a later sailing offering stronger equipment and transshipment reliability rather than relying on port-to-port calendar estimates alone.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary market: The immediate hinterland is Bahrain, with road distribution serving importers, industrial users, distributors, retail supply chains and project sites.
- Likely containerized cargo: General consumer goods, industrial inputs, machinery, spare parts, packaged products and construction-related materials are suitable planning categories, subject to commodity-specific import controls.
- Industrial and project shipments: Machinery, steel products, electrical equipment and oversized units require early review of dimensions, gross weight, lifting method, route restrictions and delivery-site access.
- Re-export considerations: Cargo intended for onward regional movement may require a different customs procedure, documentary set or transit arrangement. Our team confirms the status before cargo arrival.
- Special cargo screening: Food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, batteries, cosmetics and other regulated products may require permits, certificates, labeling or authority approvals in addition to standard shipping documents.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, VGM submission, shipping-instruction deadline, terminal receiving window and dangerous-goods documentation deadline are separate controls. Our team obtains the carrier-specific times in writing and builds contingency time for weekends or public holidays.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package count and verified packing information before booking. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.
- Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill-of-lading instructions, certificate of origin where required, import permits and accurate HS classification should be aligned before arrival. Mismatched values, descriptions or consignee data may trigger queries or examination.
- Inspection and delivery: Do not dispatch a truck solely on vessel arrival. Our service team first checks discharge, customs status, terminal release, available free time, inspection requirements and the consignee’s unloading appointment.
Shipping Tips
- Send the shipping request with origin, destination, commodity, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, container type, cargo-ready date and final delivery address so our team can screen routing and acceptance accurately.
- Reserve equipment early for peak periods or special equipment, and obtain written confirmation of empty release location, terminal receiving window, VGM deadline and documentation cut-off.
- Use export-grade seaworthy packing, moisture protection and visible package marks. For heavy or fragile cargo, provide a loading plan and center-of-gravity information before stuffing.
- Keep a contingency option available: an alternative sailing, transshipment gateway or split shipment may be evaluated if equipment, customs release or connection reliability becomes restrictive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources & Provenance
Port code, name, country, city, supplied coordinates and service indicators are reproduced from the BHAHD port record provided for this page. Operational guidance is presented as freight-forwarding planning practice and is not a substitute for a carrier, terminal, customs or port-authority confirmation.
Reference domains for verification
- Terminal and port-service information: apmterminals.com
- Bahrain government services and authority information: bahrain.bh
- Bahrain customs and import-compliance verification: customs.gov.bh
Schedules, cut-offs, tariffs, storage terms, equipment availability, customs procedures and cargo acceptance rules are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the active booking and applicable official or carrier instructions before execution.