Port of Aden

The Port of Aden is a key Yemeni port, situated in Aden on the Gulf of Aden. It is the largest and one of the most important ports in Yemen.

Port of Aden
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Location
Country Yemen
LocationAden
Coordinates12.7912°N 44.9855°E / 12.7912; 44.9855
Details
Operated byYemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation

Location

The Port of Aden is situated approximately 170 km east of the strait of Bab Al Mandeb, which connects the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea.[1] The port is one of the largest natural harbors in the world.[2] Serving as an important oil storage and refueling station for tankers, the port was the second busiest harbor in the world after New York in the 1950s.[3]

Port facilities
  • Ma'alla Multipurpose and Container Terminal[4]
  • Aden Container Terminal[4]
  • Oil Harbour[4]
  • Fishing Harbour[4]

See also

References
  1. "Aden City Profile" (PDF).
  2. "The port of Aden overcomes the crisis, regains its strength". EgyptToday. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  3. "ميناء عدن | اليمن يعوّل على "ميناء عدن" لجعله بوابته للعالم الخارجي". www.portofaden.net. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  4. "Port of Aden - Services & Facilities". www.portofaden.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
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