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QAMES Mesaieed Port
Mesaieed Port is the seaport of Umm said, in the city of Umm saidin Qatar. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is QAMES.

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Port Code

QAMES

Name

Mesaieed

Country / Region

Qatar

City

Umm said

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

24.9875000

Longitude

51.5466000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Mesaieed Port, UN/LOCODE QAMES, also known as Umm Said Port, is a seaport on Qatar’s east coast in the country’s principal industrial area, approximately 45 km south of Doha. It is an industrial and energy-oriented port rather than a conventional container gateway, handling crude oil, petroleum products, LPG, chemicals, fertiliser, bulk cargo and general cargo. The supplied port record identifies 22 berths and one SBM, with a stated annual handling capacity of 48 million tonnes and 61,000 TEU. Our service team treats QAMES primarily as a project, liquid-bulk, dry-bulk and industrial-cargo port; vessel suitability, berth allocation and cargo acceptance must be confirmed for each shipment.

Port code	QAMES
Location	Mesaieed / Umm Said, Qatar
Coordinates	24.987500° N, 51.546600° E
Reported limits	Maximum draught 12.5 m; maximum recorded vessel length 340 m; maximum deadweight 319,980 t

Key Highlights

Industrial gatewayQAMES is closely linked to Qatar’s energy, petrochemical, fertiliser, steel and construction-material supply chains.

Multi-cargo profileThe port record covers tankers, bulk carriers, general-cargo vessels and project cargo, with liquid and dry bulk central to operations.

SBM capabilityOne single-buoy mooring is reported; crude and other liquid-energy cargoes require specialised nomination and marine confirmation.

Container use is selectiveContainerised cargo may be accepted, but QAMES should not automatically be treated as a high-frequency mainline container hub.

Draft planning mattersVessel draught, cargo density, tide, berth restrictions and under-keel-clearance requirements must be checked before fixing the vessel.

Facilities & Services

Berthing: The supplied record reports 22 berths and one SBM. The applicable berth, mooring arrangement and cargo-handling method depend on vessel and commodity nomination.
Liquid bulk: Crude oil, refined products, LPG, chemicals, condensate and petrochemical products are part of the reported cargo mix. Tanker compatibility and terminal acceptance require prior confirmation.
Dry bulk and general cargo: Fertiliser, urea, sulphur, steel products, aggregates, cement, clinker and project cargo are relevant operating categories.
Containerised cargo: Container handling should be confirmed shipment by shipment, including equipment availability, reefer or dangerous-goods acceptance, storage terms and cut-off arrangements.
Inland connection: Road haulage is the practical planning basis for Doha-area and industrial-zone deliveries. Oversize, heavy-lift and abnormal-load movements require route and permit checks.

Routes & Transit Times

For containerised cargo, our service team normally evaluates QAMES together with available Qatar gateway options and the carrier’s confirmed service rotation; direct sailing, transshipment point and equipment supply must not be assumed.
Bulk and tanker movements are generally arranged as nominated-vessel, charter, contract or project shipments rather than by a standard container schedule.
Trade planning commonly involves Gulf-region feeder or transshipment links, as well as longer-haul connections from Asia, Europe and other export markets. The actual routing depends on cargo type, vessel and carrier acceptance.
Transit time is affected by transshipment, berth window, customs release, dangerous-goods review, weather, tide, vessel draft and inland delivery permits. Our team provides a planning range only after receiving the cargo and service details.

Do not publish a fixed sailing frequency or guaranteed transit time for QAMES without a current carrier quotation and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandMesaieed’s industrial zone and the wider Qatar market, including the Doha metropolitan area, are the principal inland demand centres.

Export cargoReported exports include crude oil, condensate, refined products, LPG, naphtha, ethylene, ammonia, methanol, polyethylene pellets, urea, steel bars and sulphur.

Import cargoIron-ore pellets, salt, aggregates, cement, clinker and project cargo are identified as regular import categories in the supplied record.

Project logisticsHeavy or out-of-gauge units require early review of lifting method, road geometry, escort requirements, delivery window and site access.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Booking, shipping instructions, VGM, customs documents and terminal receiving deadlines vary by carrier, cargo and terminal. Our team confirms the operative cut-off rather than relying on a generic schedule.
Dangerous goods: LPG, chemicals, petroleum products and some fertilisers require accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and emergency-contact information. Acceptance must be obtained before dispatch.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, transport document and any commodity-specific permit should be consistent. Customs or terminal inspection can delay release where descriptions, quantities or HS classification do not match.
Inland delivery: Heavy, oversize, liquid or regulated cargo may require approved vehicles, route surveys, delivery appointments and permits. Final-mile access should be checked before cargo arrival at the port.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS code, SDS, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, temperature requirements and intended delivery location before requesting a firm option.
For bulk, tanker and project cargo, nominate the vessel or equipment early and confirm draft, LOA, DWT, mooring, cargo compatibility and terminal acceptance before committing the loading plan.
Use seaworthy export packing, corrosion protection and clear lifting points for steel and project cargo; provide centre-of-gravity and handling drawings where applicable.
Keep a contingency plan covering transshipment, alternative Qatar gateway arrangements or revised inland delivery timing if QAMES berth, equipment or cargo acceptance changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QAMES suitable for ordinary container shipments?

It may be suitable for selected containerised cargo, but QAMES is principally an industrial and multi-cargo port. Our team checks the current carrier rotation, container equipment, terminal acceptance and inland delivery plan before recommending it.

Can a tanker or bulk vessel be booked using the published draft figure alone?

No. The reported maximum draught is a planning reference, not an automatic acceptance limit. Actual clearance depends on berth, channel, tide, vessel condition, cargo quantity and the terminal’s marine confirmation.

What documents are important for chemical or petroleum cargo?

At minimum, provide an accurate commodity description, SDS, UN and dangerous-goods details where applicable, commercial invoice, packing list, origin documents and any required permits. The terminal, carrier and authorities may request additional documentation.

How early should project cargo be planned?

As early as practicable. Our team needs dimensions, weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, packing details, vessel information and final delivery address to assess handling, permits and road access.

Are fixed transit times available for QAMES?

Not as a general rule. Transit depends on the selected service, transshipment, berth window, customs, cargo acceptance and inland arrangements. We quote an indicative range only after receiving shipment-specific details.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port code, name, location, coordinates, berth count, SBM reference, cargo profile, reported capacity and vessel limits are taken from the supplied QAMES port record. These figures should be treated as reference data and reconfirmed for the specific vessel, commodity and operating date.

For operational confirmation, our service team recommends checking current port, marine, terminal and customs requirements through Qatar’s official port operator and customs channels:

mwani.gov.qa — official Qatar ports information domain for port and marine operational confirmation.
customs.gov.qa — official Qatar customs information domain for customs procedures and regulatory confirmation.

Schedules, acceptance rules, cut-offs, charges, berth windows, equipment availability and inland permits are time-sensitive. Our team verifies these items before booking or dispatch.