Khorfakkan sits on the UAE's east coast, outside the Strait of Hormuz. It is a major transhipment hub and serves importers in Sharjah, Fujairah and the northern Emirates, with road links across to the west coast.
We shipped 2 × 40ft containers of coffee beans into Khorfakkan and offer continuing service on the route.
Why choose Khorfakkan over Jebel Ali?
Khorfakkan lies outside the Strait of Hormuz, so vessels calling there avoid the extra sailing into the Gulf. For consignees in Sharjah, Fujairah and the east coast, the final road leg can also be shorter. The trade-off is fewer direct sailings from India than Jebel Ali, so the right choice depends on your schedule and final delivery point.
How do shipments to Khorfakkan work?
The origin process is the same as any UAE shipment: booking, empty release, stuffing, haulage, documentation and sailing. At destination we coordinate the arrival notice and document release with your consignee's clearing agent in Sharjah.
Case in point: 2 × 40ft containers of coffee beans
Versa Logistics shipped two 40ft containers of coffee beans from India to Khorfakkan. For a buyer on the east coast, this avoided the longer road haul from Jebel Ali and kept the documents simple with a single consignee and clearing agent.
What cargo suits Khorfakkan best?
Cargo for importers in Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE's east coast often benefits from Khorfakkan — coffee and spice traders, food distributors and building-material suppliers in particular.
India → Khorfakkan: frequently asked questions
Where is Khorfakkan Port?
Khorfakkan Port is in the Emirate of Sharjah on the UAE's east coast, facing the Gulf of Oman and outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Have you shipped to Khorfakkan before?
Yes. Versa Logistics has shipped 2 × 40ft containers of coffee beans from India to Khorfakkan.
Can cargo landed at Khorfakkan be delivered to Dubai?
Yes. Khorfakkan is connected by road to Sharjah, Dubai and the rest of the UAE. We compare the total cost against shipping directly to Jebel Ali before recommending a route.