# Gulftainer reports record throughput at Sharjah Dry Ports

- **Source:** https://pelavox.com/gulftainer-reports-record-throughput-at-sharjah-dry-ports/
- **Publisher:** pelavox. (The voice of shipping)
- **Author:** Helena Pierce
- **Published:** 2026-11-09T11:30:00+00:00
- **Updated:** 2026-11-09T09:09:26+00:00
- **Section:** Ports
- **Type:** News
- **Topics:** Container Throughput, Dry Ports, Gulftainer, Inland Logistics, Khorfakkan Port, Sajaa Dry Port, Sharjah Dry Ports, UAE Ports

Gulftainer has reported a new monthly throughput record at its inland logistics facility in Sajaa, United Arab Emirates, with the site handling 150,000 TEU in a single month, the highest monthly volume recorded since its establishment.

The milestone was announced on 6 November 2026 alongside the facility’s rebranding from Sajaa Dry Port to Sharjah Dry Ports (SDP), reflecting its role in connecting maritime gateways with industrial and distribution centres across the Northern Emirates.

Originally launched in December 2025 as Gulftainer’s second bonded dry port, the facility provides inland container handling, storage and logistics services, supporting cargo movements between Khorfakkan Port and the wider UAE market.

Although Gulftainer confirmed the record throughput, it did not specify the month in which the volume was handled or provide comparative figures for previous operating periods.

### Inland logistics operations linked to Khorfakkan

Sharjah Dry Ports occupies a 70-hectare site approximately 90 kilometres from Khorfakkan Port, providing a logistics connection between maritime operations and inland cargo destinations.

Its infrastructure includes a 50,000-square-metre paved container yard, 5,000 square metres of warehousing and 30,000 square metres of bulk and container storage areas.

The facility provides bonded storage, cold-chain solutions and access to nearby manufacturing and distribution hubs. Road connections link the site with major UAE ports, while rail connectivity remains part of future development plans.

The inland terminal is designed to support container handling away from congested maritime terminals, enabling cargo to move between port facilities, industrial customers and inland distribution centres.

Gulftainer also uses the location to support cargo flows through Khorfakkan, which serves as an important maritime gateway on the UAE’s eastern coastline.

### Record volumes and operational development

The reported monthly throughput of 150,000 TEU represents the facility’s highest volume since opening in December 2025.

Gulftainer attributed the performance to the development of its integrated logistics operations, which connect port infrastructure with inland transportation and cargo handling services.

Omar Rishi, Global Chief Commercial Officer at Gulftainer, said the record reflected the scale and operational capabilities of the company’s logistics network.

The rebranding to Sharjah Dry Ports is intended to reflect the facility’s broader commercial role in serving industrial zones, distribution centres and regional trade corridors.

The announcement does not include new capacity expansion commitments, additional infrastructure investment or a confirmed timetable for the proposed rail connection.

The latest operational milestone nevertheless highlights the role of inland dry ports in supporting container flows between maritime terminals and hinterland markets, particularly as shipping and logistics providers seek to improve cargo distribution across the UAE.

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Cite as: "Gulftainer reports record throughput at Sharjah Dry Ports", pelavox., 9 November 2026, https://pelavox.com/gulftainer-reports-record-throughput-at-sharjah-dry-ports/