Port of Al khor

As a large-sized facility, Al khor serves container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, and ro-ro vessels. It typically offers multiple berths, container handling gantry cranes, and comprehensive cargo services. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The Port of Al khor is situated on the Persian Gulf in QA. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Al khor (QAKHR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Al khor is a port in QA. Its UN/LOCODE is QAKHR — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, QA, are the ISO country code for QA. 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.

The Port of Al khor 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.