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SADMM Dammam Port
Dammam Port is the seaport of Dammam, in the city of Dammamin Saudi arabia. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is SADMM.

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Port Code

SADMM

Name

Dammam

Country / Region

Saudi arabia

City

Dammam

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

26.4410000

Longitude

50.1485000

Est. Unit Price

$6/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Dammam Port (SADMM)

Dammam Port, also known as King Abdul Aziz Port, is a commercial seaport serving Dammam and the wider Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It is positioned on the Kingdom’s northeast coast, approximately 5 nautical miles offshore and about 50 kilometres south of Ras Tanura, according to the supplied port master data. The port combines container handling with bulk, breakbulk, grain, cement, edible-oil, cold-store and specialist cargo facilities. Its logistics value is closely linked to the industrial, energy and consumer markets of eastern Saudi Arabia, while inland delivery planning remains important for cargo moving beyond the port area. Our service team treats SADMM as a port-specific planning point: vessel acceptance, terminal allocation, documentation, customs release and final trucking arrangements should all be reconfirmed before booking.

UN/LOCODE	SADMM
Country / City	Saudi Arabia / Dammam
Coordinates	26.4410000, 50.1485000
Port profile	Seaport with container, bulk, general cargo and specialist handling facilities

Key Highlights

Key Logistics Characteristics

Multi-purpose cargo mixContainerized cargo is handled alongside grain, cement, edible oils, general cargo and other bulk or project-related shipments.

Eastern Province gatewayThe port is a practical maritime entry point for Dammam, the wider Eastern Province and inland Saudi distribution programs.

Substantial berth estateThe supplied data identifies 39 cargo-handling berths, including four container berths and a small-craft harbour.

Large-vessel parametersThe supplied records indicate a maximum recorded vessel length of 398 metres, draught of 14 metres and deadweight of 196,000 tonnes; operational acceptance remains subject to terminal confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Facilities and Cargo Handling

Container terminal: The supplied port description identifies a Dammam Container Terminal with four berths. Equipment availability, reefer plugs, empty-container release and terminal receiving windows should be checked against the confirmed booking.
Bulk and dry cargo: Facilities include a bulk cement berth and a bulk grain terminal with three berths using mobile handling machinery.
General and specialist cargo: The port includes an explosive berth, a cold-store terminal and a facility for discharging edible oils. Cargo acceptance requires advance commodity and safety review.
Marine and cargo estate: The supplied data records 39 cargo-handling berths plus a small-craft harbour. Berth assignment and service scope are dependent on vessel and cargo characteristics.
Inland collection and delivery: Our team can coordinate road drayage, container pickup, delivery appointments and empty return planning, subject to route, equipment and consignee-site restrictions.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Transit Planning

SADMM is generally used for cargo serving Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and can be incorporated into regional Middle East service networks. Actual port rotation, transshipment point and carrier acceptance must be verified for each sailing.
Shipments from Asia, Europe and other trading regions may require a direct call or transshipment connection depending on the carrier’s current network, equipment position and cargo type.
Transit time should be calculated from the confirmed vessel schedule rather than a generic port estimate. Connection availability, transshipment dwell, terminal receiving cut-off, customs processing and inland delivery appointment can materially change the end-to-end timeline.
For project, bulk, reefer or dangerous cargo, our service team recommends obtaining written confirmation of berth suitability, handling method, documentation cut-off and pre-arrival requirements before cargo dispatch.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland and Cargo Profile

Primary hinterland: Dammam and the Eastern Province, with onward road distribution to inland Saudi markets subject to consignee location, transport permits and delivery-site capability.
Industrial demand: The region’s industrial and energy-related economy supports demand for machinery, industrial components, steel products, project cargo, packaged materials and maintenance supplies.
Consumer and retail cargo: Containerized manufactured goods, food products, household goods and general merchandise may move through the port, subject to Saudi import controls and product-specific requirements.
Bulk and temperature-sensitive cargo: Grain, cement, edible oils and cold-chain cargo require cargo-specific handling instructions, packaging controls, inspection planning and equipment confirmation.

Operations & Compliance

Operational and Compliance Controls

Cut-off management: Booking confirmation, shipping instructions, VGM, export documentation and terminal receiving cut-offs vary by carrier and sailing. Our team confirms the operative deadlines instead of relying on standard assumptions.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous cargo requires correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, container details, SDS where requested and advance carrier or terminal approval. Explosive cargo must not be presented without written acceptance and an agreed handling plan.
Import documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading data, certificate or permit requirements and consignee/importer details should be aligned before arrival. Product-specific Saudi requirements may apply.
Inspection and delivery: Customs or other regulatory examination can create additional handling and storage exposure. Delivery should be arranged only after release status, equipment availability, driver access and consignee receiving capacity are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Practical Shipping Recommendations

Send the full commodity description, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, packing method and destination address at quotation stage so our team can screen equipment, permits and delivery constraints.
For heavy, over-dimensional or project cargo, provide lifting points, centre of gravity, drawings and proposed discharge method. Do not assume container terminal handling is suitable for non-standard units.
For reefer, food, grain, edible oil or other sensitive cargo, confirm temperature range, packaging, sanitary documents, inspection needs and power requirements before booking.
Keep a schedule buffer for transshipment, customs examination, terminal congestion and inland appointment changes. Where commercially feasible, our team can compare alternative sailing windows or nearby Saudi gateways, subject to cargo and final-destination suitability.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the SADMM code be used for all Dammam-bound ocean shipments?

Use SADMM for shipments booked and documented for Dammam Port. The final port code, terminal, carrier routing and bill of lading description should match the confirmed booking; our service team verifies this before document release.

Does Dammam Port handle only containers?

No. The supplied port data describes container, cement, grain, explosive, cold-store and edible-oil facilities, together with broader cargo-handling berths. Cargo acceptance and handling arrangements depend on the commodity and terminal approval.

How should dangerous goods be arranged?

Provide complete DG details before booking. Carrier and terminal approval should be obtained before delivery to the port, especially for cargo requiring specialist or restricted handling. Our team will coordinate the declaration and supporting documents according to the confirmed sailing requirements.

What most commonly causes delivery delays?

Typical causes include late or inconsistent import documents, customs examination, missing permits, equipment shortages, changed terminal cut-offs and consignee sites unable to receive the container. Pre-alert review and delivery-slot planning reduce these risks but cannot eliminate regulatory or operational variation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Sources and Verification Boundary

Port code, location, coordinates, facility description and vessel parameters in this module are based on the supplied SADMM port master data. Operationally variable items—including sailing schedules, terminal cut-offs, berth allocation, customs processing, equipment availability, charges and delivery appointments—must be reconfirmed for the specific shipment.

For official port and regulatory cross-checking, our service team refers customers to the relevant authority domains:

mawani.gov.sa — Saudi Ports Authority information and port-sector reference.
zatca.gov.sa — Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority information and customs-related guidance.

Published figures should be treated as reference parameters, not a guarantee of vessel acceptance, berth availability, cargo clearance, transit time or final delivery performance.