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YESOI Socotra Island Port
Socotra Island Port is the seaport of Socotra island, in the city of Socotra islandin Yemen. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is YESOI.

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Port Code

YESOI

Name

Socotra Island

Country / Region

Yemen

City

Socotra island

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

12.5036000

Longitude

53.8907000

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Socotra Island Port (UN/LOCODE: YESOI)

Socotra Island is a small maritime supply port serving Socotra Governorate, Yemen, at approximately 12.503600° N and 53.890700° E. Its principal logistics role is to receive essential foodstuffs, fuel derivatives and other life-support cargo for the island, with supply movements commonly associated with Mukalla or Dubai. The port is linked to Hadiboh’s power-generation fuel supply and therefore handles cargo for public utilities as well as general island consumption. The supplied port record describes the Hawlaf sea lane and berth as having undergone maintenance and rehabilitation, with a reported berth length of 135 metres and submergence depth of approximately 4.5–6 metres; these parameters require confirmation before each shipment because operating conditions can change. Our platform treats YESOI as a constrained, weather-sensitive regional seaport rather than a high-frequency container hub.

UN/LOCODE	YESOI	Country	Yemen (YE)
Port / City	Socotra Island	Coordinates	12.503600° N, 53.890700° E
Reported berth length	135 m	Reported depth range	Approximately 4.5–6 m; confirm operationally

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Freight Planning

Island supply function: YESOI is primarily a lifeline port for food, fuel and essential goods, not a conventional mainline container gateway.
Draft and berth restrictions: The supplied record reports a 135 m berth and 4.5–6 m depth range; vessel suitability must be checked with the local operator and carrier.
Weather exposure: Strong winds and tropical storm activity have previously affected the sea lane, creating possible berthing, sailing and discharge delays.
Limited cargo ecosystem: Container equipment, storage, stevedoring and customs arrangements should be confirmed case by case before accepting cargo.
Feeder-oriented planning: Cargo may require transshipment or supply-vessel coordination through Mukalla, Dubai or another confirmed regional gateway.

Facilities & Services

Facilities, Cargo Handling and Local Support

Our service team verifies the physical and operational scope of each shipment before booking. Publicly supplied information supports the following functional assessment; specific equipment, opening hours and handling capacity must be confirmed with the nominated local party.

Berthing and marine accessReported Hawlaf berth parameters indicate a relatively limited marine interface. Tide, swell, wind and vessel draft should be checked for every call.

General and project cargoBreakbulk, packaged provisions, machinery and utility supplies may be more practical than standard high-volume container flows, subject to lifting and stevedoring confirmation.

Fuel supply cargoPetrol and solar oil are described as important supplies for Hadiboh’s diesel power station. Dangerous-goods acceptance and discharge controls require advance approval.

Container and storage planningDo not assume empty equipment, reefer plugs, container cranes, bonded storage or long-dwell yard capacity. Our platform confirms these items before quoting.

Inspection and customs coordinationLocal customs, port and inspection arrangements may be less standardized than at major regional hubs; complete document pre-checks are essential.

Island deliveryFinal delivery normally depends on local trucking, road conditions, consignee readiness and available handling resources around Socotra Island and Hadiboh.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Routing and Schedule Reliability

Typical routing concept: Cargo may be consolidated through Mukalla or Dubai and then moved by a confirmed feeder, supply vessel or other regional service. The actual routing depends on carrier acceptance and port conditions.
No fixed transit promise: Our platform does not promise direct service, sailing frequency or a fixed transit time for YESOI. Each quotation is based on the current carrier and local-agent confirmation.
Time-sensitive factors: Weather, swell, berth availability, draft restrictions, cargo readiness, vessel nomination, customs clearance and transshipment connections can materially extend the schedule.
Planning buffer: Shippers should allow additional time for island supply coordination and avoid linking YESOI cargo to rigid production or retail deadlines without a contingency route.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Island Demand Profile

Service area	Socotra Island, with the principal consumption and distribution focus around Hadiboh and nearby communities.
Essential imports	Foodstuffs, packaged consumer goods, medicines and other supplies required for island life, subject to import approval.
Energy-related cargo	Petrol, diesel or solar oil for power-generation and local utility requirements, subject to dangerous-goods controls.
Infrastructure cargo	Generators, spare parts, solar equipment, construction materials and general machinery may move as project or breakbulk cargo.
Export consideration	Export flows are likely to be smaller and less regular than inbound supply cargo; cargo availability, documentation and vessel acceptance must be checked individually.

Operations & Compliance

Practical Control Points

Booking and cut-off: Confirm vessel nomination, cargo cut-off, documentation cut-off and physical delivery instructions in writing. Local cut-offs may not follow the schedule pattern of major container terminals.
Dangerous goods: Fuel, batteries, chemicals and other regulated cargo require accurate UN numbers, proper shipping names, classes, packing groups, safety data and carrier approval before dispatch.
Documents: Prepare commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin where required, import permits, consignee details and any cargo-specific certificates. Names and quantities must match across all documents.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, port inspection, discharge supervision and final trucking should be arranged before arrival. Do not send cargo to the island without confirmed consignee readiness and local handling capacity.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Shipment Workflow

Ask our service team to validate the nominated vessel, berth suitability, cargo type, draft requirement and current weather window before confirming the booking.
For containerized cargo, obtain written confirmation of equipment availability, loading method, empty-container positioning, reefer power and destination storage arrangements.
Use seaworthy export packaging with moisture protection, corrosion control and clear handling marks; island discharge may involve additional exposure to wind, swell and manual handling.
For urgent or critical supplies, compare a regional transshipment plan with a confirmed breakbulk or supply-vessel option, and build a contingency for delayed sailing or missed connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

YESOI Freight Forwarding FAQ

Can our platform book a standard container directly to YESOI?: Possibly, but not automatically. YESOI should be treated as a case-by-case destination. We first confirm carrier acceptance, equipment, feeder or supply-vessel connection, berth restrictions and local discharge capability.
Is YESOI suitable for fuel or other dangerous goods?: Potentially, subject to carrier, port and local authority approval. Complete dangerous-goods documentation and packaging compliance are required, and discharge controls must be agreed before shipment.
What causes the most common delays?: Weather and sea conditions, vessel or berth limitations, transshipment changes, customs checks, incomplete permits and unconfirmed local delivery arrangements are the principal planning risks.
Should cargo be routed through Dubai or Mukalla?: Either may be considered depending on the available service, cargo type, documentation and vessel schedule. Our service team compares the currently confirmable options rather than assuming a permanent route.
Can a fixed transit time be quoted?: Only as an indicative planning range after the carrier and local agent confirm the routing. Final timing remains subject to weather, port operations, customs and vessel availability.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Hard identifiers, port name, country, coordinates, logistics description and the reported 135 m berth and approximately 4.5–6 m depth range are taken from the supplied YESOI port record. These berth and depth figures are presented as reported reference data, not as a current navigational guarantee.

Operational statements concerning equipment, schedules, customs processing, dangerous-goods acceptance, storage and inland delivery are professional planning guidance based on the stated island-port characteristics. They must be reconfirmed with the nominated carrier, local port representative, customs broker and consignee before cargo dispatch.

Our platform does not publish unsupported throughput, vessel-frequency, tariff, opening-hour, terminal-equipment or fixed-transit claims for YESOI. Where a current official port notice or regulatory instruction applies, that current instruction takes precedence over this page.