Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone

AEQWE🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

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About Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone

Also known as: Port Dzhabal'-Ali, Port de Jebel Ali, Port of Jebel Ali, ZJF, japal ali turaimukam, jebbala ali bandara

Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this major port serves as a crucial hub for the Middle East. It is a large, deep-sea facility handling significant container and general cargo volumes.

Background
Port of Jebel Ali, also known as Mina Jebel Ali, is a deep sea port located in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jebel Ali is the world's ninth busiest port, the largest man-made harbour, and the biggest and busiest port in the Middle East. Port Jebel Ali was constructed in the late 1970s to supplement the facilities at Port Rashid.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
AE-DU
Latitude
25.0000°
Longitude
55.0500°

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UN/LOCODE
AEQWE
Country
🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
Time Zone
UTC+4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
291831 →
Wikidata
Q509588 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone?

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The approach to Jebel Ali Free Zone is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hassah Marina Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Dubai World Trade Center (18.8 NM NE), Mīnā' Zāyid West Breakwater (45.6 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone?

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The Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone is located within the Strait of Hormuz — the critical chokepoint for global oil transport from the Persian Gulf. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone?

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You can track vessels near Jebel Ali Free Zone (AEQWE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone?

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The Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone is a port in AE. Its UN/LOCODE is AEQWE — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE AEQWE mean?

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The first two characters, AE, are the ISO country code for AE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone?

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The Port of Jebel Ali Free Zone operates in the UTC+4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.