2.1.1 Yemen Port of Hodeidah
Key port information can also be found at:
Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Hodeidah
Port Overview
Hodeidah is the fourth largest city in Yemen, with a population
of 400,000 people, and is the centre of Al Hudaydah Governorate
Situated on the Red Sea, it is an important port, exporting coffee,
cotton, dates and hides
Hodeidah city centre is 4kms from the port, and is in the centre of
the northern governorates. It is connected by a transport network
with the major cities
Hodeidah city has all the commercial facilities of communications,
banks, hotels and hospitals etc.
Port website: Website of the Port of Hodeidah
Port Location and Contacts |
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Country |
Yemen |
Province or District |
Hodeidah |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name : Hodeidah km: n/a |
Port's Complete Name |
n/a |
Latitude |
14.91667 |
Longitude |
42.9 |
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Yemen Red Sea Ports Corporation |
Management Contact Person |
n/a |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: n/a Airlines: n/a |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Services and facilities include:
- Slipway for maintaining the floating marine cranes and includes a maintenance workshop.
- Maintenance workshop next to container terminal for maintaining all equipment of the terminal such as straddle carriers, fork lifts and trailers.
- Complete technical workshop to supply all maintenance works of other equipment and machineries.
- Power station provided by six generators with a total production capacity of 9.7MW.
- Fire fighting center – 5 fire engines working 24 hours and serve the city and suburbs
- Medical center provided by medical equipment and local and foreign crew for receiving patients coming from sea the service of workers is 24 hours.
4.4 Yemen Port and Waterways Company Contact List
Port Performance
Handling Figures |
Year 2010 |
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
866 VSL |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
261,683 TEUS – IMPORT & EXPORT ( INCLUDING HATCH COVER OF VSLS ) |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For detailed information on discharge rates, berthing equipment and specifications, handling and charges, please select the following document:
Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
5 |
771 |
6.00 – 10.00 |
Container Berth |
2 |
500 |
10.00 |
Silo Berth |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Berthing Tugs |
1 |
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Water Barges |
n/a |
For further information on berthing specifications, please select the following document:
Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information
General Cargo Handling Berths
- Berths 1 and 2 are used for discharge of bulk oils; there are petroleum and vegetable oil storage plants behind these quays, discharging through fixed pipes. These berths are also used for general cargos when there are no vessels discharging oils.
- Berths 3, 4 and 5 are most usually dedicated to general cargo.
- Berths 6, 7 and 8 are dedicated to containerized cargos.
- There are also mooring dolphins for discharge of petroleum products, a maintenance slipway and shallow water jetties for smaller boats.
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
3,4,& 5 (most usual, 1 & 2 occasionally) |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
3,4,& 5 (most usual, 1 & 2 occasionally) |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
Usually 5, (2-3 for Mediterranean mooring) |
Other Imports |
3,4,& 5 (most usual, 1 & 2 occasionally) |
For further information on General Cargo Handling Berths, please select the following document:
Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information
Port Handling Equipment
For further information on Port Handling Equipment, please select the following document:
Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information
Equipment |
Available (Yes / No) |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
5 |
Capacity: 5 - 10 MT |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
3 |
30.5 MT (1 crane), 40 MT (2 cranes) |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
10 |
Capacity: 15 MT (1 crane), 25 MT (3 cranes), 30 MT (6 cranes) |
Reachstacker |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
RoRo Tugmaster (w/ Trailer) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Grain Elevator w/ Bagging Machines |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Transtrainer |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Forklifts |
Yes |
11 |
Capacity: 3 MT (1 crane), 5 MT (1 crane), 10 MT (4 cranes), 25 MT (2 cranes), 40 MT (2 cranes), 45 MT (1 crane) |
Private sector equipment
According to the Red Sea Ports Corporation website; equipment belonging to the private sector within the port includes and additional:
- 62 forklifts
- 26 cranes
- 6 tractors
- 42 trailers
- Five trailer heads
Container Facilities
Image: Planned development of Hodeidah Container Terminal
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes, 2 |
Yes, 2 |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per day) |
16 units / hour / gantry Crane |
|
Number of Reefer Stations (connection points) |
130 |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity (Give an indication) |
n/a |
|
Off take capacity of gang shift (in Containers per shift) |
n/a |
n/a |
Capacity of CFS: No of containers / day: 13,335 containers (paved yard).
Customs Guidance
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
Berths 1-5 are generally considered for multipurpose cargos.
Grain and Bulk Handling
Berths 3 – 5 are usually used for discharge of bulk grain cargos as they are accessible to Al – Oudi evacuators.
Bagging - Grain Handling
Yemen Company for Flour Mills & Silos and the National Grain Silos have grain handling and bagging facilities; for details please refer to the milling capacity assessment (2.7.3 and 2.7.5).
Main Storage Terminal
Total floor space | Quantity | Floor Area (m2) |
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Main Quay Transit Sheds
|
12
|
37,260
|
Back of Port Transit Sheds
|
Included in above details
|
-
|
Lighterage Area Transit Sheds
|
No specific designation
|
-
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Customs Warehouses
|
No specific designation
|
-
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Paved Yards (open)
|
1
|
9800
|
Unpaved Yards (open)
|
10
|
996,163
|
For further information on the Oil Handling Terminal, please select the following document:
Yemen Port of Hodeiah Additional Information
Stevedoring
Details of stevedoring fees according to cargo types for conventional cargos can be found at Website of the Port of Hodeidah in strategic incomes.
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional |
Police Boats |
Coast Guard - Shallow water jetties – Behind berth1 |
|
Fire Engines |
n/a |