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SDSUA Suakin Port
Suakin Port is the seaport of Suakin, in the city of Suakinin Sudan. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is SDSUA.

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Port Code

SDSUA

Name

Suakin

Country / Region

Sudan

City

Suakin

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

19.1189300

Longitude

37.3428600

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Port Overview

Suakin Port (UN/LOCODE: SDSUA)

Suakin is a Red Sea seaport in Sudan, located in the city of Suakin, approximately 58 km south of Port Sudan. The port has an inlet of about 2 miles and comprises the historic port area and the newer Osman Digma port development to the east. The old port is no longer used for commercial traffic according to the supplied port record. Suakin is a secondary Sudanese gateway whose reported traffic includes containers, Ro-Ro cargo, LPG, coastal vessels and pilgrim passenger movements to Saudi Arabia. Our service team treats SDSUA as a port requiring carrier, terminal and cargo-specific confirmation before booking, especially for equipment availability, acceptance windows and inland delivery planning.

Key Highlights

Operational Snapshot

Secondary Red Sea Gateway

Suakin is positioned south of Port Sudan and should not be treated as an interchangeable booking point without carrier confirmation.

Mixed Cargo Profile

Reported activity covers container, Ro-Ro, LPG and coastal-vessel movements rather than a container-only operating model.

Two-Port-Area Distinction

Commercial planning should identify the newer Osman Digma development; the historic port area is not reported as a commercial cargo facility.

Saudi Arabia Passenger Link

Pilgrim passenger movements to Saudi Arabia may affect seasonal port activity, vessel coordination and local capacity planning.

Facilities & Services

Cargo Handling Scope

Commercial port area: Our team plans cargo against the newer Osman Digma port development and confirms the exact operating location on the booking documentation.
Container handling: Container traffic is reported, but equipment availability, reefer acceptance, empty-container release and terminal cut-offs must be confirmed for each shipment.
Ro-Ro operations: Vehicle and rolling-cargo movements may be handled where the nominated vessel and terminal accept the cargo; dimensions, weight and lashing requirements should be submitted early.
LPG and regulated cargo: LPG movements require vessel, terminal and authority approval. Our dangerous-goods desk verifies classification, documentation and acceptance before dispatch.
Coastal and passenger interface: Coastal vessels and pilgrim passenger traffic can share the wider port operating environment, so vessel schedules and cargo windows should be reconfirmed.
Inland arrangements: Road pickup and delivery are arranged subject to carrier acceptance, local transport capacity, security assessment and the final consignee location.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Planning

Red Sea Regional Connection

Our team assesses routing through the Red Sea and any required transshipment according to the nominated carrier’s current service pattern. No fixed direct service or sailing frequency should be assumed.

Saudi Arabia Interface

Passenger and maritime movements involving Saudi Arabia are part of the reported port profile, but commercial cargo routing remains subject to carrier and terminal confirmation.

Transit-Time Variables

Actual transit depends on origin, transshipment, vessel rotation, port acceptance, documentation clearance, weather, security conditions and inland delivery arrangements.

Planning Standard

Our service team quotes indicative schedules only after checking the sailing, cargo type, equipment, terminal window and destination delivery plan. Final timing is confirmed against the issued booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cargo and Inland Service Considerations

Primary local market: The port directly serves Suakin and nearby Red Sea coastal demand; delivery beyond the immediate area requires a separate inland feasibility review.
Regional Sudan access: Cargo destined for inland Sudan may require road-based onward movement and additional coordination for security, permits, delivery conditions and consignee readiness.
Typical cargo profile: The supplied port record identifies containers, Ro-Ro cargo, LPG and coastal-vessel traffic, together with pilgrim passenger movements.
Project and vehicle cargo: For oversized, self-propelled or non-containerized shipments, our team verifies dimensions, lifting or ramp arrangements, lashing plans and road restrictions before accepting the order.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Booking Risk Controls

Cut-off control	Terminal receiving, documentation cut-off and vessel closing times can vary by sailing and cargo type. Our team obtains the operative cut-offs in writing rather than relying on a standard timetable.
Dangerous goods	Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing declaration where applicable. LPG and other regulated cargo require advance acceptance; do not dispatch before approval.
Customs and inspection	Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, certificates and any cargo-specific permits must be consistent. Inspection, release and local authority requirements may alter the delivery plan.
Inland delivery	Confirm consignee location, road access, truck type, escort or security requirements and unloading capability before booking. Inland transport should remain subject to a route and operational feasibility check.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Actions by Our Service Team

Provide the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS classification, package count, dimensions, gross weight, temperature requirements and whether the cargo is containerized, Ro-Ro or regulated.
Request carrier and terminal confirmation for SDSUA before positioning cargo, including the operating port area, equipment release, empty return location and latest receiving window.
For vehicles and project cargo, send photographs, dimensions, axle information, fuel or battery details and lashing requirements so the vessel and inland plan can be matched correctly.
Build contingency into the plan and compare a Port Sudan or other Red Sea routing only after checking total landed cost, inland distance, customs treatment, transshipment exposure and final delivery feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Suakin Port FAQ

Is SDSUA the same as Port Sudan?

No. SDSUA identifies Suakin, located about 58 km south of Port Sudan. Our team checks the exact port code, vessel rotation and consignee delivery point before issuing a booking recommendation.

Can Suakin handle container cargo?

Container traffic is included in the supplied port profile. Acceptance, equipment, empty release, terminal cut-off and sailing availability must nevertheless be confirmed for the specific shipment.

Can LPG be shipped through Suakin?

LPG traffic is reported, but each movement requires advance review of cargo classification, packaging or tank specifications, vessel acceptance, terminal requirements and applicable authority approvals.

What should be checked before sending cargo to the port?

Confirm the nominated operating area, booking number, cargo acceptance, documentation cut-off, receiving window, customs process, inland route and consignee readiness. Our team completes these checks before dispatch whenever information is available.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference and Verification Boundary

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, approximate distance from Port Sudan, inlet description, Osman Digma reference and reported cargo profile in this module are based on the supplied SDSUA port record. Operational statements are logistics planning guidance derived from the stated port characteristics and require confirmation with the nominated carrier, terminal, customs authority and local service providers before execution.

No unverified berth count, draft, throughput, handling rate, tariff, sailing frequency, transit time or equipment specification is presented. Our service team rechecks time-sensitive operating details at quotation, booking and pre-arrival stages.