# Al Hudaydah (YE HOD)

**UN/LOCODE:** YE HOD  
**Country:** Yemen  
**Water Body:** Red Sea; Indian Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Breakwater)  
**GPS:** 14.8333, 42.9667

Al Hudaydah handles an estimated 70 percent of Yemen's imports, making this Red Sea port the country's main supply line for wheat, general cargo, containers and humanitarian aid. Its eight berths accept vessels up to 200 metres, served by mobile and fixed cranes — several installed by the World Food Programme in 2018. The port is under Houthi control, and inbound cargo passes UN inspection (UNVIM), adding delay and uncertainty. War damage, intermittent blockades and Red Sea security risks have sharply cut capacity, and reliable recent throughput figures are unavailable. Container services exist but are limited and far from guaranteed. Aden offers an alternative for boxes and general cargo, while Salif handles bulk grain.

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