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King Abdullah (KAEC)
Saudi Arabia
SAKAC
No Data
K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 12m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Modern deep-water port positioned as alternative to congested Jeddah. Part of King Abdullah Economic City. Less congested with growing service calls. Same SFDA food import requirements.

No K+N update for this port yet

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Customs Reality at King Abdullah (KAEC)
7d
Published free time
5d
Effective free time

Same Saudi framework as Jeddah. Newer port — potentially faster processing.

Demurrage: $22/TEU/day · Detention: $15/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Same as Jeddah — SFDA, halal, shelf life
Alternative Ports to King Abdullah (KAEC)

If disruption makes King Abdullah (KAEC) unviable for your cargo

JeddahSAJED
Save $50/TEU
80 nm away+12h wait
Works for: More services.
Not for: During Jeddah Hajj congestion — KAEC is less affected.

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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Seasonal Patterns
Hajj season
Less affected than Jeddah but Saudi logistics overall strained.
Monitor.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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