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Port of Djibouti

DJPOD🇩🇯Djibouti

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About Port of Djibouti

Also known as: mynaʾ dwral, mynaʾ dwralyh, mynaʾ jybwty, ميناء جيبوتي, ميناء دورال, ميناء دوراليه

This port is Djibouti's principal maritime outlet, strategically located at the crossroads of major shipping routes. It serves as a key refueling and transshipment hub, handling imports and exports for Djibouti and neighboring Ethiopia.

Background
The Port of Djibouti is a port in Djibouti, the capital of Djibouti. It is strategically located at the crossroads of one of the busiest shipping routes in the world, linking Europe, the Far East, the Horn of Africa and the Persian Gulf. The port serves as a key refueling and transshipment and also transport means center, and is the principal maritime outlet for imports to and exports from neighboring Ethiopia. An estimated 2,500 ships pass through and call through the port annually.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Region

Subdivision
DJ-DJ
Latitude
11.5833°
Longitude
43.1333°

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
DJPOD
Country
🇩🇯Djibouti
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9587420 →
Wikidata
Q7231129 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Djibouti?

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The approach to Djibouti is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ambouli Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Fort Ayabele (1.9 NM SSW), Île Maskali (8.1 NM N), Île Moucha (10.3 NM NNE), Obock Range Front (25.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Djibouti?

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The Port of Djibouti is located within the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — the strategic passage connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. 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 Djibouti?

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You can track vessels near Djibouti (DJPOD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for DJPOD on the live map.

Where is the Port of Djibouti?

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The Port of Djibouti is a port in DJ. Its UN/LOCODE is DJPOD — 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 DJPOD mean?

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The first two characters, DJ, are the ISO country code for DJ. 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 Djibouti?

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The Port of Djibouti operates in the UTC+3 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.