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KWSWH Shuwaikh Port
Shuwaikh Port is the major seaport of Shuwaikh, in the city of Shuwaikhin Kuwait. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is KWSWH.

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Port Code

KWSWH

Name

Shuwaikh

Country / Region

Kuwait

City

Shuwaikh

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Main Port

Latitude

29.3525000

Longitude

47.9252780

Est. Unit Price

$25/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview · UN/LOCODE KWSWH

Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait

Shuwaikh Port is Kuwait’s principal commercial seaport, located immediately west of Kuwait City on the southern shore of Kuwait Bay and connected to the Persian Gulf. It is a coastal commercial port serving containerized, general, project and other non-bulk cargo, with passenger-cruise activity also identified in the supplied port data. For our forwarding team, KWSWH is primarily a Kuwait City gateway: routing decisions should account for channel and draft restrictions, vessel acceptance, terminal procedures, customs requirements and final-delivery access before booking.

Port code	KWSWH
Country / city	Kuwait / Shuwaikh
Coordinates	29.3525000, 47.9252780
Port profile	Commercial seaport serving Kuwait City and its surrounding inland market

Key Highlights

Urban gateway

Its proximity to Kuwait City supports practical access to the country’s principal commercial and distribution demand, while requiring careful truck appointment and delivery planning.

Mixed-cargo capability

The port profile covers containers, general cargo and storage operations rather than a container-only gateway.

Marine constraints matter

The supplied data identifies an approximately 87 km dredged approach channel and a lowest stated depth of about 8.5 m at low tide; vessel and sailing acceptance must be confirmed case by case.

Storage available

Supplied port data records more than 450,000 m² of open storage and 170,000 m² of warehouse storage.

Facilities & Services

Berthing: The supplied port description records 21 piers with varying size and depth, allowing the port to handle different vessel and cargo profiles subject to operational acceptance.
Container operations: The port receives containerized cargo and is reported in the supplied data to handle more than 500,000 containers annually. Actual terminal allocation, equipment and cut-off arrangements should be confirmed for each booking.
General and project cargo: Open storage supports cargo requiring laydown space, including suitable non-containerized and project movements when accepted by the terminal.
Warehousing: The supplied data records approximately 170,000 m² of warehouse storage; availability, cargo suitability and release terms are shipment-specific.
Yard and inland movement: Road haulage is the practical focus for Kuwait City and inland delivery planning. Vehicle type, delivery window, weight and site access should be checked before dispatch.
Passenger activity: Shuwaikh is also identified as a passenger cruise port, so local traffic management and terminal access conditions may vary by operating period.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing decisions connect origin cargo through Persian Gulf regional hubs or other transshipment points before final delivery at KWSWH; the selected service depends on carrier acceptance, equipment and vessel schedule.
For China–Kuwait and other Asia–Kuwait shipments, our team compares available transshipment options rather than assuming a direct service, fixed sailing frequency or guaranteed transit time.
Transit performance can be affected by transshipment connection, vessel draft restrictions, port congestion, customs inspection, documentation amendments and inland delivery appointments.
For urgent or schedule-sensitive cargo, we recommend requesting a current carrier schedule and a door-to-door plan that separates port transit, customs clearance and final-mile delivery time.

Planning rule: Published transit time is an indicative ocean segment only. Our service team confirms the current routing, cut-off, transshipment port and estimated arrival before shipment release.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Kuwait City and the wider Kuwait domestic distribution market, with final delivery commonly arranged by road.
Consumer and commercial cargo: Retail goods, household products, machinery, electrical items and general industrial supplies are common planning categories for a commercial Kuwait gateway.
Project and industrial cargo: Oversized machinery, construction materials and other project cargo may require pre-approval, dimensional review, suitable lifting arrangements and a controlled delivery route.
Containerized and breakbulk mix: Cargo form should be selected according to dimensions, packing, handling sensitivity, storage period and consignee facilities rather than freight rate alone.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instruction, verified gross mass, customs data, export declaration and terminal gate-in cut-offs are service-specific. Our team obtains the operative deadlines from the carrier and terminal before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, technical description and SDS where applicable. DG acceptance, segregation and documentation must be approved before booking.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and any commodity-specific permits should match the bill of lading and cargo marks. Customs or terminal inspection can extend release time and generate additional handling requirements.
Inland delivery: Confirm consignee location, truck access, cargo weight, dimensions, unloading equipment, delivery hours and any site restrictions before arranging the final leg.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the full cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, temperature requirement, DG status and intended delivery location.
For heavy, high-cube or out-of-gauge cargo, request a pre-check covering vessel acceptance, equipment availability, terminal handling, road restrictions and unloading method.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and clear external marks for Kuwait’s hot, dusty operating environment; sensitive cargo should be reviewed for heat exposure and extended yard dwell.
Keep a contingency option available, such as an alternative Gulf routing or a different discharge gateway, when the cargo is time-critical or vessel, draft and terminal acceptance remain pending.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KWSWH suitable for container shipments to Kuwait?

Yes, Shuwaikh is identified as Kuwait’s main commercial port and handles containerized cargo. Our team still confirms the current carrier service, terminal allocation, equipment and destination delivery conditions for each shipment.

Can a shipment be booked without a confirmed cut-off?

We do not recommend dispatching cargo on an assumed deadline. Cut-off times vary by carrier, vessel, terminal and cargo type, so the operative gate-in and documentation deadlines should be obtained before loading.

What should be prepared for dangerous goods?

Provide complete DG particulars and supporting documents before booking. Acceptance, packing, declaration, segregation and terminal handling are subject to the applicable carrier and port requirements.

How should oversized cargo be arranged?

Share dimensions, weight, lifting points, packing method and delivery-site details in advance. Our service team then checks vessel acceptance, handling capability, road access and any required permits before confirming the plan.

Does the port’s stated depth apply to every vessel?

No. The supplied port description gives a lowest stated channel depth of about 8.5 m at low tide, but vessel acceptance depends on draft, tide, channel conditions, berth allocation and the port’s current instructions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, country, city, coordinates, port description, storage figures, pier count, channel description and container-volume statement are taken from the supplied KWSWH port master data. These figures describe the provided reference profile and should be reconfirmed for current operational use.

For official port information and current operational confirmation, consult the Kuwait Ports Authority at kpa.gov.kw. Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, cargo acceptance, customs release and inland delivery conditions remain shipment-specific and are confirmed by our service team before execution.

No fixed sailing frequency, guaranteed transit time, tariff, terminal operating hour or regulatory approval is inferred from this profile.