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Port of Aden

Coordinates: 12°47′28″N 44°59′08″E / 12.7912°N 44.9855°E / 12.7912; 44.9855
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Port of Aden
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Country Yemen
LocationAden
Coordinates12°47′28″N 44°59′08″E / 12.7912°N 44.9855°E / 12.7912; 44.9855
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Operated byYemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation
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Website
https://www.portofaden.net/en

The Port of Aden is a key Yemeni port, situated in Aden on the Gulf of Aden. It is the largest and one of the most important ports in Yemen.

Location

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The Port of Aden is situated approximately 170 km east of the strait of Bab Al Mandeb, which connects the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea.[1] The port is one of the largest natural harbors in the world.[2] Serving as an important oil storage and refueling station for tankers, the port was the second busiest harbor for refuelling, in the world after New York in the 1950s.[3]

Port of aden in 1890-1900

Port facilities

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  • Ma'alla Multipurpose and Container Terminal[4]
  • Aden Container Terminal[4]
  • Oil Harbour[4]
  • Fishing Harbour[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Aden City Profile" (PDF).
  2. ^ "The port of Aden overcomes the crisis, regains its strength". EgyptToday. 14 April 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  3. ^ "ميناء عدن | اليمن يعوّل على "ميناء عدن" لجعله بوابته للعالم الخارجي". www.portofaden.net. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d "Port of Aden - Services & Facilities". www.portofaden.com. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
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