Behind UN/LOCODE YE ADE lies Yemen's second-largest port, set in a natural harbour on the Gulf of Aden close to the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. Its core asset is the Aden Container Terminal (ACT), with a capacity of up to around 1 million TEU – a single 700 m berth dredged to 16 m and served by five post-Panamax gantry cranes, operated by OPM Aden Ltd – supported by the Ma'alla Wharf and a dedicated Oil Harbour. The port is owned by state operator YGAPC, which has upgraded its vessel traffic system (VTMIS) and plans to deepen the approach channel to 17–18 m. For freight planners, however, security is the decisive factor: Red Sea attacks since 2024 and war-risk surcharges have left the area only partially accessible to many carriers, so insurance and routing must be clarified in advance. The hinterland is served by road, with no significant rail network. Shippers seeking dependable Gulf-of-Aden transhipment often turn instead to Salalah (Oman), Djibouti or Jebel Ali.

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What is the UN/LOCODE of Aden?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Aden is YE ADE. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Aden located?▼

The port of Aden is located in Yemen (Gulf of Aden; Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Aden?▼

Aden is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Aden?▼

The channel depth of Aden is 14.7 meters.

Location & Weather

12.78333, 44.95000

Channel depth: 14.7 m

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