Zayed Port (Abu Dhabi)
Zayed Port is Abu Dhabi's original commercial harbour. With mainstream container traffic now concentrated at Khalifa Port, Zayed handles cruise, general and project cargo, and its calls tend to be short — stores usually have to be on the quay before the vessel is worked.
Operational Notes for Zayed Port (Abu Dhabi)
Cruise, general and project cargo rather than mainline container traffic
Short port stays; pre-positioned stores matter more than fast reordering
Abu Dhabi customs clearance handled through the emirate's trade portal
How We Supply This Port
We stage Abu Dhabi orders ahead of arrival so provisions and stores are cleared and waiting rather than chasing a vessel that may sail within the day.
Customs & Port Formalities in UAE
- 1
The agent lodges the port call and stores manifest through the emirate's trade portal before any delivery can be gated in.
- 2
Bonded and duty-free stores move from free-zone warehousing under customs seal — allow 24 to 48 hours for the declaration.
- 3
ISPS gate passes require passport or Emirates ID details for every driver, submitted in advance of the delivery.
- 4
Anchorage and OPL deliveries are made by licensed supply boat, subject to port control and Coast Guard approval.
- 5
Waste, sludge and garbage disposal must go through a municipality-approved contractor with documented receipts.
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Operational Data
- Coordinates
- 24° 31' N, 54° 23' E
- Draft Limit
- 11.5m
- Status
- Operational 24/7