United Arab Emirates Port Traffic Report
September 2026

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The United Arab Emirates recorded 4,046 port calls in September 2026, up 4.7% from 3,866 in August 2026. Container calls rose 44.6% to 295, while Tanker (all types) calls fell 33.5% to 487.

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↑ 4.7%

month-on-month change in total port arrivals

4,046

port arrivals recorded in United Arab Emirates in September 2026

↑ 44.6%

steepest increase, in Container arrivals

Key findings

  • Other (incl. offshore) led with 2,349 calls (58.1%, up 24.6%), Container rose 44.6% to 295, and Tanker (all types) fell 33.5% to 487.
  • Port activity is led by Abu Dhabi with 1,061 calls (26.2%), Dubai with 494 calls (12.2%), and Fujairah with 343 calls (8.5%), which together account for 46.9% of national calls.
  • The United Arab Emirates is the leading origin with 3,208 calls (79.3%) and the leading destination with 3,208 calls (80.0%), with Oman second in both directions.

What is in this report

Top Ports

Port rankings by arrival count and share of national traffic, with each port's leading vessel types.

Vessel Type Mix

Arrival counts and share by vessel type, with month-on-month comparisons.

Port Stay Duration

Median and p75 stay duration by vessel type.

Trade Routes

Top origin and destination countries by vessel leg.

Commercial Managers

Top commercial managers by port call volume, plus the leading manager countries.

Technical Managers

Top technical managers ranked by port call volume.

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