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KWSAA Shuaiba Port
Shuaiba Port is the major seaport of Shuaiba, in the city of Shuaibain Kuwait. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is KWSAA.

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Port Code

KWSAA

Name

Shuaiba

Country / Region

Kuwait

City

Shuaiba

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Main Port

Latitude

29.0393650

Longitude

48.1678750

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Port Overview

Shuaiba Port (UN/LOCODE: KWSAA) is a multipurpose seaport on Kuwait’s central east coast and serves as Kuwait’s principal industrial port for commercial traffic. Its operating profile covers containerized cargo, Ro-Ro, breakbulk, dry bulk, tankers and barges. The port supports the Shuaiba industrial area by receiving raw materials, machinery, equipment, chemicals and other industrial inputs, while also handling export cargo. The supplied port record identifies 20 piers with a combined length of 4,068 metres and four functional areas: dry cargo berths, small craft harbour, barge harbour and an oil pier. Oil and gas dockings at the oil pier are operated by Kuwait National Petroleum Company. Our service team treats KWSAA primarily as an industrial, project and bulk-cargo gateway rather than as a standard consumer-container hub.

UN/LOCODE	KWSAA
Port / Country	SHUAIBA, Kuwait
Coordinates	29.0393650 N, 48.1678750 E
Port profile	Multipurpose industrial seaport
Recorded infrastructure	20 piers; total pier length 4,068 m

Key Highlights

Industrial gatewayDirectly relevant to raw materials, machinery, heavy equipment and industrial project cargo serving Shuaiba’s manufacturing base.

Multipurpose handlingSuitable cargo planning may include containers, Ro-Ro, breakbulk, dry bulk, tankers and barges.

Separate operating areasDry cargo, small-craft, barge and oil-pier activities may involve different acceptance and coordination procedures.

Specialist control requiredDangerous goods, chemicals, oversized units and oil-related cargo require early review of terminal and authority approvals.

Facilities & Services

Dry cargo berths: Used for general, breakbulk, project, machinery and dry bulk flows, subject to berth and equipment confirmation.
Container handling: Containerized cargo can be planned through KWSAA; the actual terminal window, equipment availability and acceptance conditions must be confirmed before booking.
Ro-Ro and heavy-lift planning: Vehicle and self-propelled or wheeled equipment shipments require advance checks on ramp suitability, dimensions, weight and lashing arrangements.
Barge and small-craft areas: Barge operations may support industrial supply chains, but draft, access, cargo type and scheduling should be verified case by case.
Oil pier: Oil and gas dockings are associated with the Kuwait National Petroleum Company’s operating area; cargo acceptance and documentation are subject to operator approval.
Road collection and delivery: Inland movement is normally coordinated by road. Heavy or oversized cargo may require route surveys, permits, escort arrangements and vehicle-load verification.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve feeder or transshipment connections through regional Gulf hubs, depending on the selected carrier, equipment type, sailing schedule and cargo restrictions.
Breakbulk, project and Ro-Ro cargo may move under separate service patterns from container cargo; vessel acceptance and port rotation must be checked before quoting.
Transit time is affected by transshipment arrangements, port rotation, equipment release, customs processing, dangerous-goods approval, berth availability and inland delivery permits.
Our service team provides a carrier-specific routing proposal after confirming cargo dimensions, weight, commodity, Incoterms, required delivery point and target shipment window. No fixed transit time should be promised before booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: The Shuaiba industrial area and Kuwait’s wider industrial, energy, construction and commercial supply chains.
Inbound industrial cargo: Machinery, production equipment, spare parts, heavy equipment, raw materials and chemicals are central to the port’s stated role.
Project and construction cargo: Oversized modules, steel products, packaged equipment and vehicles may require breakbulk or Ro-Ro planning rather than standard FCL assumptions.
Bulk and energy-related flows: Dry bulk, tankers, barges and oil-and-gas-related movements require commodity-specific handling and approval checks.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Carrier closing, terminal receiving, VGM submission and customs documentation deadlines may differ. Our service team confirms the applicable cut-offs in writing rather than relying on a generic schedule.
Dangerous goods: Chemicals, fuels, gases and other regulated cargo require a complete SDS, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package details and carrier/terminal approval before acceptance.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading data, origin information, permits and any commodity-specific approvals should be aligned before cargo arrival. Customs or security inspection can extend release time.
Inland delivery: Heavy, long, wide or high cargo should be checked against truck capacity, road restrictions, bridge limits, lifting points and permit requirements. Final delivery timing remains subject to authority and site approval.

Shipping Tips

Send the booking request with commodity, HS description, package count, gross weight, dimensions, center of gravity, lifting points, photos and proposed Incoterms.
For machinery and project cargo, request a pre-acceptance review before confirming the sales contract or inland delivery plan; provide a dimensional drawing where possible.
Use seaworthy export packing, corrosion protection and clearly marked lifting or lashing points. For containers, verify payload, axle distribution and VGM before gate-in.
Keep a contingency option available, such as an alternative Gulf routing or a different equipment type, when the cargo is time-critical, oversized, hazardous or dependent on a narrow sailing window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KWSAA suitable only for container cargo?

No. Shuaiba is a multipurpose industrial port handling containers as well as Ro-Ro, breakbulk, dry bulk, tankers and barges. Our team selects the handling mode according to the cargo’s dimensions, weight, packaging and regulatory profile.

Can oversized machinery be shipped through Shuaiba?

It may be possible, subject to vessel, berth, lifting, road and terminal acceptance. Before quoting, our service team needs the exact dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, center of gravity, packing method and final delivery location.

What information is required for chemical or dangerous-goods cargo?

Provide the SDS and complete dangerous-goods particulars, including UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package type and quantity. Carrier, terminal and relevant authority acceptance must be obtained before dispatch.

Are fixed transit times available for KWSAA shipments?

Not in advance. Transit depends on the carrier’s routing, possible transshipment, berth conditions, equipment release, customs processing and inland permits. Our team confirms the operational estimate after receiving the shipment details and booking option.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, multipurpose classification, functional areas, pier count and combined pier length are taken from the supplied KWSAA port master record. Cargo profiles and operating recommendations are presented as professional logistics guidance and must be confirmed against the applicable carrier, terminal, customs, port operator and cargo-specific approval requirements.

For port-level institutional verification, consult the Kuwait Ports Authority at kpa.gov.kw. Website content, operating windows, acceptance rules and facility availability may change; our service team verifies the latest booking and compliance conditions before shipment execution.