Doing Business in Khor Fakkan
The port
Gulftainer runs the container terminal for the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority. It works around the clock, with container handling, storage, customs clearance, road transport and refrigerated cargo.1
The terminal lies outside the Strait of Hormuz and has a direct link to Sharjah Dry Port, which distributes its containers to Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.2,3
Setting up
| Item | Who |
|---|---|
| Mainland licences | Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) |
| Chamber of commerce | Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland; UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities; UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies5,6,7
Khor Fakkan is one of Sharjah's five main towns, with Kalba, Dibba, Al Dhaid and Al Badayer.4
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Khor Fakkan port?
The container terminal has 6 berths over about 1,880 m, a draught of up to 16 m and 18 cranes, with capacity of 3.5 million TEU a year and plans for 5 million.
Sources
- Gulf News: MSC Mariella docks at Khorfakkan Port (September 2026)
- Gulftainer: Khorfakkan Container Terminal
- Gulftainer: Sharjah Dry Port
- UAE Government Portal: Sharjah
- UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland
- UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities
- UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies
- UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.