Port of Fujairah

What Port of Fujairah does

Port of Fujairah is a government-owned multi-purpose seaport authority operating on the eastern coastline of the United Arab Emirates, strategically located 70 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz. The port serves vessel operators, oil tanker companies, dry bulk carriers, container shipping lines, cruise operators, and regional Gulf trade, handling more than 4,700 vessel calls annually, nearly 12,500 anchorage calls at the Fujairah Anchorage Area (FOAA), and over 125 million tonnes of cargo. Its operational footprint includes oil terminal and VLCC berths with matrix manifolds and marine loading arms, dry bulk berths with conveyors and shiploaders, container berths operated by Fujairah Terminals (a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports), a Service Harbour for 120 vessels and tugboats, and a secondary facility at Dibba Port.

The port's core technology includes a multi-purpose physical infrastructure stack, the MarHub digital platform (a five-year initiative with Endava integrating AI, 5G, IoT, and automation launched in May 2025), and a customer-facing E-Services Portal (gate pass requests, invoice enquiry, equipment hiring, supplier registration via Oracle Cloud). Supporting ecosystem includes 13 licensed bunker suppliers (BP, Vitol, PetroChina, Sinopec, Peninsula), registered shipping agencies, the adjacent Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), and an ISO 9001:2015-certified Fujairah Port Medical Centre.

Port of Fujairah generates revenue through transaction-based port tariffs (pilotage, towage, mooring, port dues), cargo handling fees across oil/bulk liquids, dry bulk, containers, general cargo, and hazardous goods, berth and terminal leasing (including to Fujairah Terminals and Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminal), facilitation of bunkering services, and marine services including diving, sludge collection, and fresh water supply. Pricing follows a publicly disclosed port tariff on a pay-as-you-go basis with credit facilities available to qualifying customers. Strategic positioning is reinforced by state patronage and presidential-level engagement, positioning the port as critical bypass infrastructure for Gulf trade during Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

Name

Port of Fujairah

Legal name

Port of Fujairah

Website

https://fujairahport.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Port of Fujairah is a government-owned multi-purpose seaport on the UAE's eastern coast, 70 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz, serving oil tanker operators, bulk carriers, container lines, cruise operators, and regional Gulf trade through VLCC berths, container terminals, bunkering facilities, and marine services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Navigational Services to Shipping (48833)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Port Dues, Permitting & Regulatory Clearances (TLAHAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Marine/Port-Connected Pipeline Terminals (Dock/Jetty Tank Farms) (TLAGAKAL), Offshore/Remote Port Call & Anchorage Services (Launch Boats, Crew Boats, Supply Runs) (TLAHAJAM), Port Call Clearance & Documentation (Arrival/Departure, Customs/Immigration/Health) (TLAHAJAA), Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ), International Vehicle Shipping & Export (RoRo/Container) (HSAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Marine services
• Bunkering services
• Container handling
• Oil terminal operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Fujairah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Port Dues and Charges: Port charges collected from vessels including pilotage, towage, mooring, and port dues. Compulsory pilotage applies within port limits. Towage is compulsory except at Harbour Master's discretion.
2. Cargo Handling Fees: Fees for handling various cargo types including oil/bulk liquids, dry bulk, containers, general cargo, and hazardous goods. Storage fees apply after 90 days for unclaimed goods.
3. Berth and Terminal Leasing: Revenue from leasing berths, terminal facilities (Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminal, Fujairah Terminals), and storage areas to operators and shipping companies.
4. Bunkering Services: Licensed bunker suppliers operate at the port providing compliant fuels. Port facilitates bunkering operations through designated areas and service providers.
5. Service Harbour and Marine Services: Revenue from dedicated service harbour accommodating 120 service vessels and tugboats, replacing previous seven-meter berth operations. Marine services include diving, slop/sludge collection, and fresh water supply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Port of Fujairah is a multi-purpose seaport on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates providing oil terminal operations, dry bulk handling, container and general cargo handling, marine services, and bunkering services. The port charges port dues, cargo handling fees, berth leases, and bunker/marine service fees to shipping operators, traders, and cargo owners using the facility.

Product overview

Port of Fujairah is a multi-purpose seaport operating as a single unified port facility with distinct business segments. The port's core operations include Oil Terminal Operations (handling crude oil via VLCC berths and marine loading arms), Dry Bulk Operations (with conveyors and shiploaders), Container and General Cargo Services (with quay cranes for container and RoRo operations), and Marine Services (pilotage, towage, and vessel management). Supporting these are the Fujairah Anchorage Area (FOAA) for offshore bunkering and supplies, the Service Harbour for small vessel support, the E-Services Portal for customer-facing digital transactions, the Oracle Cloud-based Suppliers Hub, and the Fujairah Port Medical Centre. The port is undergoing a 5-year digital transformation with Endava to develop the MarHub digital platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fujairah Anchorage Area (FOAA): Offshore anchorage area for vessels providing bunkering and other marine services
• Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ)
• Fujairah Terminals
• Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum (FUJCON)

Products and services

• Oil Terminal Operations Handling, berthing, and transfer of oil cargo for oil traders and tanker operators using the port on UAE's eastern coastline.
• Dry Bulk Handling Loading, discharge, and storage of dry bulk commodities for bulk shippers and traders using the port.
• Container and General Cargo Handling Container terminal operations and general cargo handling for shipping lines, freight forwarders, and cargo owners.
• Marine Services Marine support services such as towage, pilotage, and vessel assistance for ships calling at the port.
• Bunkering Services Supply of marine fuel (bunkers) to commercial vessels berthing or calling at Port of Fujairah.
• Berth Leasing Lease of berths and quay space at Port of Fujairah for shipping operators and terminal users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crude exports through Fujairah increased 38% following Strait of Hormuz disruptions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Abu Dhabi Ports (Fujairah Terminals)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2021Abu Dhabi Ports wholly owns Fujairah Terminals, which handles container operations. Official inauguration completed after Dh1 billion expansion. Part of broader AD Ports Group network providing integrated port solutions.
• ZPMC ChinacoreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2019Supplied two new Post Panamax ship-to-shore quay cranes as part of Abu Dhabi Ports' AED 1 billion expansion program. The cranes are among the biggest currently available and provide capability to handle an additional 500,000 TEUs.
• EndavacoreTechnology or IntegrationFive-year agreement with Endava to build the MarHub digital platform, integrating AI, 5G, IoT, and automation into core port operations. Industry reports indicate these deployments can enhance throughput by 20-30% in some terminals.
• Fujairah Port Medical CentrecoreOthersComprehensive medical services provided 24/7 to ships in-port and offshore. ISO 9001:2015 Certified facility offering emergency attendance, outpatient clinics, dental, laboratory, radiology, drug/alcohol testing, vaccinations, and pharmacy. Associated with Al Sharq Hospital for inpatient management.
• Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment entity managing the oil industrial zone adjacent to the port. Coordinates refinery capacity expansion (third oil refinery added 2020), storage tank development, and downstream oil operations supporting the port's role as an energy hub.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (DP World): Operator of Jebel Ali Port, the largest port in the Middle East and DP World's flagship hub. Directly competes with Fujairah for container transhipment and bulk cargo in the UAE/Gulf corridor, but operates at much larger scale with broader service portfolio.
• Port of Singapore (PSA): World's largest transhipment hub and leading global bunkering port. Comparable in bunkering ecosystem scale and multi-purpose terminal operations; sets the benchmark for digital transformation (Port of Fujairah's MarHub resembles PSA's Smart Port initiatives).
• Port of Rotterdam: Europe's largest port and a major energy/refining hub comparable to Fujairah's oil terminal role. Comparable in multi-purpose operations (oil, bulk, containers, chemicals) and digital transformation ambition; serves as global benchmark for port authority governance models.

Direct peers

• AD Ports Group: Owns Fujairah Terminals (the container/cargo subsidiary of Port of Fujairah) and operates multiple UAE ports including Khalifa Port. Direct operating peer in container handling and port management; strategic partner and customer at Fujairah.
• Sohar Port and Freezone: Omani multi-purpose port on the Gulf of Oman with similar oil/bulk/container mix and proximity to Strait of Hormuz. Direct competitor for regional bulk cargo and an alternative bunkering hub for Indian Ocean trade.
• Port of Salalah: Omani deep-water port handling container, bulk, and liquid cargo. Competes with Fujairah for transhipment and serves similar Gulf-Indian Ocean trade lanes; comparable scale in container operations.

Regional players

• Hamad Port: Qatar's principal commercial port handling containers, general cargo, RoRo, and livestock. Regional competitor in Gulf trade, with growing capacity; competes with Fujairah for regional container and bulk volumes.
• King Abdullah Port: Privately developed Saudi Arabian port on the Red Sea serving container, bulk, and RoRo cargo. Regional peer competing for transhipment volumes in the Middle East–Indian Ocean corridor.

Others

• Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Logistics & Services: ADNOC's marine and logistics arm operating crude/product tankers and marine services adjacent to Fujairah's oil terminal ecosystem. Customer and ecosystem participant — supplies volumes into Fujairah's oil terminal and FOIZ infrastructure.
• GAC Group: Global ship agency and maritime services provider operating across the Gulf including Fujairah. Comparable as port services ecosystem participant providing husbandry, bunkering coordination, and ship agency services through registered agents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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