Potential to handle annual capacity of up to 5mn containers and future expansion plans to reach 10mn
The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched a new film titled ‘From Khorfakkan, Opportunities Begin’, spotlighting the strategic importance of Khorfakkan Port and the pivotal role it plays within an integrated economic and logistics ecosystem spanning the Emirate of Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Connecting ports with logistics complexes, border crossings, transport networks and trade corridors, this ecosystem enables smoother trade flows, strengthens supply chain resilience and expands access to regional and global markets.
At the heart of this ecosystem is Khorfakkan Port, a strategic hub and key maritime gateway on the UAE’s east coast. Its location on the Gulf of Oman and direct connectivity to international shipping routes are complemented by advanced operational capabilities and expansion plans aimed at increasing its handling capacity to 5mn containers annually, with a longer-term ambition to reach 10mn.
Deep water berths
These capabilities are underpinned by deep-water berths and high-efficiency ship-to-shore cranes, reinforcing the port’s readiness to accommodate the world’s largest container vessels, keep pace with the growth of global trade and further strengthen its presence on international shipping routes.
Sharjah’s port ecosystem is further integrated across the emirate’s eastern and western coasts, extending from Khorfakkan Port in the east to Khalid Port and Hamriyah Port in the west.
This connectivity brings together the emirate’s maritime and logistics capabilities, strengthening its ability to serve trade flows and facilitate access to regional and international markets.
The film also highlights the ecosystem’s regional reach through cross-border trade and logistics gateways and corridors, which provide additional options for trade flows and access to markets across the GCC countries.
