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SARTA Ras Tanura Port
Ras Tanura Port is the seaport of Ras tanura, in the city of Ras tanurain Saudi arabia. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is SARTA.

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Port Code

SARTA

Name

Ras Tanura

Country / Region

Saudi arabia

City

Ras tanura

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

26.6725550

Longitude

50.1219000

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Port Overview

Ras Tanura, UN/LOCODE SARTA, is a large oil-oriented seaport on the Arabian Gulf, north of Al Dammam in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. Its operating profile is centered on petroleum logistics rather than general container distribution. The port record identifies regular vessel calls by crude oil tankers, oil products tankers, LPG tankers, offshore supply ships and fishing boats. For our service team, SARTA is best assessed as a project, energy and liquid-bulk gateway requiring cargo-specific nomination, terminal acceptance and carefully coordinated inland delivery. Containerized or non-energy cargo should be confirmed case by case before booking.

Port code	SARTA
Country / city	Saudi Arabia / Ras Tanura
Coordinates	26°40'21.19" N, 50°07'18.83" E
Recorded maximum vessel length	340 m
Recorded maximum draught	17.9 m
Recorded maximum deadweight	323,183 t

Key Highlights

Energy-focused gateway: tanker and LPG activity is more relevant than standard container-port assumptions.
Gulf location: cargo planning must account for Arabian Gulf routing, regional feeder connections and inland transfer through the Eastern Province.
Vessel suitability matters: vessel dimensions, draught, cargo compatibility and terminal nomination require confirmation before fixing.
Industrial hinterland: Ras Tanura is closely linked with Saudi energy, refining, petrochemical and offshore-support demand.
Specialist compliance: dangerous-goods documentation, terminal approval and Saudi import controls can determine whether cargo is accepted.

Facilities & Services

Liquid-bulk handling: the recorded vessel mix indicates facilities and operating procedures oriented toward crude oil, refined petroleum products and LPG movements.
Tanker operations: vessel acceptance is dependent on cargo type, nominated berth or terminal, marine restrictions and current operating instructions.
Offshore support: offshore supply vessel calls indicate a service role for energy-sector and marine-support cargo, subject to terminal and project requirements.

Service scope for forwarding enquiries

Our team can coordinate pre-carriage, shipping documentation, dangerous-goods review and destination-side delivery planning.
Container, breakbulk, project and packaged cargo should not be assumed to use the same facilities as tanker cargo; terminal acceptance must be obtained first.
Warehousing, inspection, customs examination and truck access are arranged according to the nominated terminal, cargo classification and Saudi regulatory requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve Arabian Gulf origin or destination flows, regional transshipment and onward connections through established Gulf logistics networks.
For containerized or packaged cargo, the actual routing depends on carrier acceptance, equipment availability, terminal compatibility and whether an alternative Gulf gateway is required.
Energy cargo normally moves under dedicated charter, terminal or project arrangements rather than standard liner schedules.

Transit-time controls

Our service team provides a working schedule only after confirming the cargo type, nominated terminal, load port, routing, equipment and inland destination. Actual transit can be affected by berth nomination, weather, vessel approvals, customs inspection, dangerous-goods review, transshipment connection and truck availability. No fixed transit time or sailing frequency should be promised before carrier and terminal confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Ras Tanura and the wider Eastern Province, with road links serving industrial locations around the Dammam metropolitan area and other Saudi energy clusters.
Core cargo: crude oil, petroleum products and LPG-related movements are the principal port profile indicated by the vessel data.
Associated cargo: oilfield materials, offshore-support equipment, industrial machinery, maintenance spares and project cargo may be relevant subject to terminal acceptance.

Cargo planning distinction

Packaged chemicals, machinery and general cargo require separate checks for packing, dangerous-goods classification, lifting arrangements, storage permission and inland transport. Our team will first identify the receiving terminal and final delivery point before recommending the port as the operational gateway.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: terminal nomination, shipping instructions, cargo readiness and document cut-offs vary by carrier, charterer and terminal. Our team confirms the applicable deadlines in writing instead of applying a generic container-port cut-off.
Dangerous goods: provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point, SDS and package details at quotation stage. LPG, petroleum products and chemicals require prior acceptance and compliant declarations.
Customs and inspection: commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates, import permits and consignee details must be consistent. Customs examination or document queries may delay release and inland dispatch.
Inland delivery: confirm truck type, axle and route restrictions, site access, unloading equipment, escort needs and delivery appointment before cargo arrival; heavy or oversized cargo requires a separate route survey.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, SDS, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, temperature or handling requirements and final delivery address before requesting a firm solution.
For tanker or energy cargo, nominate the terminal, charterer or receiver early and obtain written confirmation of berth, cargo and vessel compatibility.

Use seaworthy, clearly marked packaging and keep package marks, invoice data, packing list and dangerous-goods declaration fully aligned.
If SARTA cannot accept the cargo format or equipment, our service team can compare an alternative Saudi or Gulf gateway after checking inland distance, customs treatment and final delivery cost.

Is SARTA a normal container gateway?

Not by default. Its recorded vessel profile is dominated by crude oil, oil products, LPG and offshore-support vessels. Container or general cargo acceptance must be confirmed with the nominated terminal and carrier before booking.

Can our team quote dangerous-goods cargo to Ras Tanura?

Yes, subject to review. We need the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS, quantity, package type and final consignee details before seeking carrier or terminal approval.

What causes the most common operational delays?

Late terminal nomination, incomplete dangerous-goods information, inconsistent customs documents, vessel or berth approval, inspections and unplanned inland delivery constraints are common risk points.

Can cargo be delivered directly from SARTA to an industrial site?

Usually this is planned by road when the terminal releases the cargo and the route is suitable. Heavy, oversized or regulated cargo requires route, vehicle, access and appointment checks in advance.

Are the listed vessel dimensions guaranteed operating limits?

No. The 340 m length, 17.9 m draught and 323,183 t deadweight figures are recorded maximums in the supplied port data, not a guarantee for every berth, tide, vessel or cargo operation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Port identity and technical figures: supplied port record for UN/LOCODE SARTA, including name, country, city, coordinates, recorded vessel types and recorded maximum vessel dimensions. These figures should be rechecked against the nominated terminal or agent before a vessel is fixed.

Regulatory verification: Saudi port and maritime requirements should be confirmed with mawani.gov.sa. Saudi customs, import documentation and tax-related requirements should be checked with zatca.gov.sa.

Verification boundary: berth allocation, terminal acceptance, live schedules, cut-offs, charges, inspection requirements, permits and inland restrictions are time-sensitive operational details. Our service team confirms them with the carrier, terminal, customs broker and local transport provider before execution.