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SAJBI Al Jubayl Industrial City Port
Al Jubayl Industrial City Port is the seaport of Jubail, in the city of Jubailin Saudi arabia. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is SAJBI.

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Port Code

SAJBI

Name

Al Jubayl Industrial City

Country / Region

Saudi arabia

City

Jubail

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

27.0666700

Longitude

49.5500000

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Port Overview

Al Jubayl Industrial City Port, UN/LOCODE SAJBI, is an industrial seaport area within Jubail Port on Saudi Arabia’s Arabian Gulf coast. It is located in Jubail, Ash Sharqiyah Province, close to Al Jubayl Commercial Port and approximately 100 km northwest of Ad Dammam. The port is primarily relevant to project, industrial, bulk and breakbulk logistics connected with Jubail’s petrochemical, energy and manufacturing base. The supplied port record describes nine berths, annual handling of approximately 44.7 million tonnes and about 1,650 vessel calls, with bulk carriers representing the predominant vessel type. The largest recorded vessel is 300 m in length, with a maximum recorded draught of 18 m and deadweight of 208,397 tonnes. Our service team treats these figures as planning references rather than automatic acceptance limits; berth allocation, cargo characteristics, tide, channel conditions and terminal approval must be confirmed before booking.

UN/LOCODE	SAJBI
Port name	Al Jubayl Industrial City
City / country	Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates	27.0666700, 49.5500000
Port type	Industrial seaport on the Arabian Gulf; bulk and industrial cargo orientation
Recorded parameters	9 berths; approximately 44.7 million tonnes and 1,650 vessels annually; maximum recorded vessel length 300 m, draught 18 m, DWT 208,397 t

Key Highlights

Industrial-port profileSAJBI is best assessed as an industrial port area rather than a standard container gateway, with planning centered on bulk, project and plant-related cargo.

Bulk-vessel concentrationThe supplied record indicates bulk carriers account for about 78% of regular vessel calls, making cargo readiness and berth compatibility particularly important.

Jubail industrial hinterlandIts location supports supply chains serving petrochemicals, refining, energy, metals, utilities and heavy manufacturing in the Eastern Province.

Large-vessel planningRecorded vessel dimensions are substantial, but the applicable limit for a specific voyage remains subject to terminal, channel, cargo and marine-operational approval.

Containerized cargo requires confirmationFor FCL, out-of-gauge or breakbulk cargo, our team verifies the nominated berth, handling method, equipment availability and inland delivery route before accepting the shipment.

Facilities & Services

Berthing: The supplied port record identifies nine berths. Berth suitability must be checked against vessel dimensions, cargo type, arrival window and terminal instructions for each call.
Bulk and industrial handling: The vessel profile indicates strong relevance for dry bulk, liquid or industrial shipments. Cargo-specific loading, discharge, dust control, pumping, lifting and storage arrangements require prior confirmation.
Breakbulk and project cargo: Heavy machinery, steel, modules and plant components may be workable through an industrial-port arrangement, subject to lifting plans, quay loading limits, lashing requirements and a pre-advice package.
Container logistics: Container acceptance, reefer services, empty-container positioning and terminal storage should not be assumed from the SAJBI code. Our service team confirms whether the shipment will move through the nominated industrial facility or an alternative container gateway.
Inland connectivity: Road haulage is the principal planning consideration for factory and project deliveries in the Jubail area. Route surveys may be necessary for abnormal dimensions, axle loads, escort requirements and site access.
Inspection and cargo release: Customs, port, terminal and cargo-owner procedures may involve separate approvals. The exact inspection location, release sequence and storage responsibility are confirmed from the shipment documents and local operating parties.

Routes & Transit Times

Trade direction: Cargo typically connects through Arabian Gulf regional services and mainline networks calling at major Gulf hubs. The actual routing depends on vessel space, cargo form, terminal acceptance and the nominated carrier or chartering arrangement.
Industrial project routing: For machinery, steel, modules and plant equipment, a charter, multipurpose vessel or breakbulk service may be more appropriate than a conventional container route. Feasibility depends on dimensions, weight, lifting points and discharge equipment.
Containerized alternatives: If SAJBI cannot accept a particular FCL, reefer or OOG booking, our team evaluates a suitable Saudi gateway and arranges onward trucking to Jubail, subject to customs and cargo-release requirements.
Time-critical variables: Transit planning must include transshipment exposure, berth congestion, weather, customs inspection, terminal release, documentation corrections, truck availability and inland site restrictions. Any indicative schedule is subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

Our service team provides a shipment-specific routing plan after confirming cargo dimensions, gross weight, HS classification, dangerous-goods status, preferred delivery point and required delivery date. No fixed transit time or direct sailing is assumed in advance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Jubail and the wider Ash Sharqiyah Province, including industrial estates, energy projects, utilities, fabrication yards, warehouses and manufacturing sites.
Industrial sectors: The logistics profile is closely associated with petrochemicals, refining, gas, power, water treatment, metals, construction materials and heavy engineering.
Common cargo categories: Dry bulk commodities, industrial raw materials, steel products, pipes, plant equipment, transformers, generators, vehicles, machinery, project modules and packaged chemicals may be encountered, subject to facility acceptance.
Delivery characteristics: Many consignments require direct-to-site delivery, timed truck arrival, crane coordination, police or escort arrangements, route clearance and temporary storage planning rather than ordinary warehouse delivery.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off control: Industrial and bulk shipments often require earlier pre-advice than routine container cargo. Confirm nomination, berth window, cargo readiness, loading sequence, terminal cut-off and document cut-off in writing; all deadlines remain subject to the appointed operator.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point, marine-pollutant status, SDS and packing details before booking. Chemical cargo may require terminal, carrier, consignee and Saudi regulatory approvals.
Customs and documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or sea waybill, certificate of origin, HS classification, import permits and any conformity or product-specific documents should be aligned before vessel arrival. Incorrect descriptions can trigger inspection or release delays.
Oversized and heavy cargo: Submit dimensional drawings, center-of-gravity details, lifting points, axle-load data, lashing plans and delivery-site information early. Route, crane, trailer and access approval must be confirmed before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Send the cargo profile before requesting space: commodity, HS code, packing form, total packages, gross weight, dimensions, volume, hazardous status, loading port and final Jubail delivery address.
For project cargo, provide a site survey, lifting and lashing information, delivery sequence, crane requirement and preferred discharge method. Our service team can then compare breakbulk, multipurpose, charter and containerized options.
Use seaworthy export packing with corrosion protection, moisture control, clear package marks, verified gross mass and visible lifting or center-of-gravity marks where applicable.
Keep a contingency plan for terminal acceptance or schedule changes. Depending on cargo type, an alternative Saudi gateway with bonded inland movement may be evaluated, but customs treatment, cost and delivery time must be reconfirmed case by case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is SAJBI a conventional container port?

A: SAJBI represents Al Jubayl Industrial City Port and has an industrial, bulk-oriented profile. FCL, reefer and OOG acceptance should be confirmed with the nominated terminal and carrier; our team does not treat the port code alone as proof of container-service availability.

Q: Can heavy project equipment be shipped to SAJBI?

A: It may be feasible through a suitable breakbulk, multipurpose or charter arrangement. We first verify vessel access, berth capability, lifting method, cargo securing, terminal approval and the inland route to the project site.

Q: What documents are needed for an industrial shipment?

A: The usual starting set includes a commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, certificate of origin, HS classification and applicable import or product permits. Dangerous goods, chemicals and regulated equipment require additional technical and regulatory documentation.

Q: Are the stated 18 m draught and 300 m vessel length guaranteed limits?

A: No. They are maximum recorded parameters in the supplied port record. The permissible dimensions for a particular call depend on berth, channel, tide, vessel condition, cargo, terminal approval and current marine instructions.

Q: What is the best approach when the nominated facility cannot accept the cargo?

A: Our service team reviews alternative Saudi gateway options, inland bonded movement, direct trucking and revised vessel choices. The final solution depends on customs status, cargo characteristics, delivery urgency and total landed cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, location, coordinates, berth count, vessel profile and recorded operating figures in this module are taken from the supplied SAJBI port record. These figures are used as planning references and are not represented as a current berth tariff, guaranteed terminal limit, live congestion status or confirmed sailing schedule.

For operational verification, our service team consults the relevant Saudi regulatory and port-industry sources, including the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu at rcjy.gov.sa, Saudi Ports Authority at mawani.gov.sa and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at zatca.gov.sa. These domains support authority, customs and industrial-zone verification; shipment-specific berth acceptance, cut-offs, permits, charges and schedules must still be confirmed with the appointed terminal, carrier, agent and consignee.

Verification boundary: port conditions, regulatory requirements, terminal procedures, carrier schedules and inland restrictions may change. Final operational instructions are subject to the latest written confirmation from the responsible authorities and local operating parties.