A Brief History
Initial Construction of the Port started in 1978 as part of the
economic development of the UAE. Full operations commenced in
1983. Since then the Port has embarked on a continuing process
of enhancement to both its facilities and its comprehensive range
of functions.
The latest development phase was completed at the end of 2002
with the dredging of the entrance and the inner Basin to 15 metres,
the completion of and additional 600 metres of main quay (gibing
1.4 km of continuous quay), additional paved area, (giving storage
for up to 30,000 teus), and the provision of a State of the Art
Bulk loader to cater for the Emirate's large and growing aggregate
export market.
Additional development, currently underway and due for completion
early 2005 includes an additional 720 metres of Tanker Berth Quays
along the Northern Breakwater.
Strategic Position
Fujairah Port is situated on the Eastern Seaboard of the UAE,
approximately 70 nautical miles from the Straits of Hormuz. Its
strategic position has proved attractive to both the range of
users of the multi- purpose Port and the significant numbers of
vessels calling at the Fujairah Anchorage for Bunkers, Supplies
and Service.
The Emirate of Fujairah enjoys good and growing road connections
with UAE and adjoining countries. Fujairah along with Singapore
and Rotterdam ranks as one of the top 3 Bunkering points in the
World. On shore tank capacity will exceed 1.8 million cubic metres
during 2003.
Range of services include:
1. Container Handling
2. General Cargo
3. Bulk Cargo
4. Ro/Ro Services
5. Livestock
6. Marine Service and the Fujairah Anchorage
7. Bunkering, Marine Supply, Ship Repair
For more information, please visit:
www.fujairahport.ae
