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YESAL Saleef Port
Saleef Port is the seaport of Saleef port, in the city of Saleef portin Yemen. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is YESAL.

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Port Code

YESAL

Name

Saleef Port

Country / Region

Yemen

City

Saleef port

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

15.3172200

Longitude

42.6748500

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Port Overview

Saleef Port (UN/LOCODE: YESAL) is a natural deep-water seaport on Yemen’s northern Red Sea coast, approximately 50 km north of Hodeidah and opposite the eastern side of Kamaran Island. The approach is through Madiq Kamaran, while Kamaran Island provides sheltered anchorage conditions. The port is primarily configured for bulk grain reception, with vessels discharging into silos, and also handles bulk salt exports and selected general cargo imports. For containerized shipments, our platform treats Saleef as a specialized and operationally sensitive Red Sea gateway rather than assuming regular container-line coverage. Vessel acceptance, berth availability, marine conditions, security requirements and carrier arrangements must be reconfirmed before booking.

Port code	YESAL
Location	Saleef Port, Yemen; 15.317220° N, 42.674850° E
Port profile	Natural deep-water seaport; bulk-oriented Red Sea port
Reported anchorage depth	30 m
Natural deep-water port draft	Up to 13 m, subject to current port confirmation
Reported vessel limits	Loading weight 5,500 MT and LOA 220 m, as stated in the supplied port record

Key Highlights

Bulk-first operating profile: grain discharge into silos is the port’s principal logistics function; salt is a notable bulk export.
Sheltered Red Sea approach: Madiq Kamaran and Kamaran Island influence anchorage protection, pilotage planning and marine assessment.
Draft-sensitive planning: the supplied record states a 13 m draft limit and a 220 m LOA limit; final acceptance remains subject to vessel nomination and port approval.
Limited container assumptions: FCL cargo should be checked for actual carrier acceptance, equipment availability, transshipment routing and destination handling before quotation.
High schedule variability: port clearance, security conditions, marine services, documentation and onward inland arrangements may materially affect the final transit plan.

Facilities & Services

Bulk grain handling: the port’s primary function is receiving grain vessels and discharging cargo into silo facilities. Loading plans, discharge rates and silo nomination should be confirmed for each shipment.
Bulk salt export: salt is identified as a principal export commodity; shippers should confirm stockpile, loading, weighing and quality-document requirements with the appointed local operator.
General cargo: selected general cargo imports may be handled, but cargo acceptance, lifting arrangements, packing standards and port equipment should be checked case by case.
Anchorage and marine services: the supplied record identifies sheltered anchorage of approximately 30 m depth and a natural deep-water approach. Pilotage, tug requirements and weather restrictions require operational confirmation.
Container cargo: our service team will verify whether the proposed carrier and routing can accept FCL cargo through YESAL; equipment, reefer, dangerous-goods and empty-return arrangements cannot be assumed.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Red Sea connection: cargo may require a feeder, transshipment or coastal connection through another regional gateway, depending on carrier acceptance and prevailing operating conditions.
Origin planning: export cargo from Asia, the Gulf, East Africa or other regions should be quoted only after confirming the complete ocean leg, transshipment point, documentation flow and final delivery responsibility.
Bulk vessel planning: grain and salt movements depend on vessel nomination, draft, cargo readiness, silo or loading-slot coordination, marine clearance and discharge performance.
Transit-time control: our platform does not promise a fixed transit time for YESAL. Security reviews, port restrictions, vessel queues, weather, documentation and inland permissions can change the sailing schedule.

For time-critical cargo, request a current routing feasibility check before issuing a commercial quotation or confirming a customer delivery date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: the port is positioned for northern Red Sea coastal demand in Yemen, with proximity to Hodeidah and a northbound orientation toward the Saudi Arabian border.
Food-security cargo: imported bulk grain is the defining cargo flow and may require close coordination among consignee, silo operator, vessel agent, surveyor and authorities.
Mineral and industrial bulk: bulk salt exports are associated with the port’s cargo profile; loading documentation, moisture control and weighing should be agreed before shipment.
Other cargo: general cargo and selected FCL shipments may be considered, but suitability depends on actual port, carrier, security and inland-delivery conditions.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: obtain the carrier’s confirmed SI cut-off, documentation cut-off, cargo-gate or receiving window and vessel-connection plan. Local operational cut-offs may differ from standard carrier schedules.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct IMO declaration, SDS and packing information before booking. Acceptance, segregation, storage and handling must be approved in writing; do not assume DG availability at YESAL.
Customs and cargo documents: align commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, import or export permits, cargo description, HS classification and consignee details before cargo dispatch. Grain and food-related cargo may require additional quality or sanitary documents.
Vessel and marine clearance: confirm draft, LOA, deadweight or loading-weight restrictions, anchorage conditions, pilotage, security clearance and current marine charges before final vessel nomination.
Inland delivery: verify route access, truck availability, escort or security requirements, delivery appointment, border or checkpoint procedures and cargo insurance conditions before quoting door delivery.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo type, HS code, packing format, gross weight, dimensions, DG status, consignee location and required delivery date before we assess YESAL feasibility.
For bulk grain, finalize cargo specifications, quality certificates, fumigation or sanitary requirements, silo receiving capability and discharge sequence before vessel nomination.
For FCL or general cargo, request a written confirmation covering equipment release, carrier acceptance, terminal receiving, transshipment, empty return and destination delivery limitations.
Prepare a contingency routing through a suitable regional gateway where the carrier, security assessment, port status or inland delivery plan makes direct YESAL handling unsuitable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Saleef Port handle container cargo?

Container handling should not be presumed from the port code alone. Our platform will verify carrier acceptance, equipment, transshipment, terminal receiving and final delivery conditions for each FCL enquiry.

What vessel limits should be checked before booking?

The supplied port record states a 13 m draft limit, 220 m LOA and 5,500 MT loading-weight limitation, together with approximately 30 m anchorage depth. These figures require confirmation against the nominated vessel, cargo plan and current port instructions.

What are the main commodities at YESAL?

Bulk grain imports are the core activity, with discharge into silos. Bulk salt exports and some general cargo imports are also identified in the port record.

Can you guarantee a transit time?

No. Transit time depends on routing, carrier acceptance, transshipment, port clearance, security conditions, vessel availability, documentation and inland delivery. Our team provides an indicative schedule only after current verification.

Are marine charges the same as at Hodeidah?

The supplied port description states that marine charges are the same as Hodeidah marine charges. Applicable tariffs, surcharges and agency costs should still be reconfirmed for the specific vessel and operation before commitment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary data basis: the supplied YESAL port record, including port code, name, country, coordinates, port description, reported anchorage depth, draft, LOA and loading-weight limitations. These figures are presented as recorded data and should be reconfirmed with the appointed agent, carrier or port authority before operational commitment.

Verification boundary: this module does not state unverified berth counts, terminal names, throughput, equipment inventory, vessel schedules, carrier coverage, customs timing or fixed transit times. Current security, marine, tariff, customs and inland-delivery conditions remain subject to shipment-specific confirmation by our service team.