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Mina al-Ahmadi, Kuwait

Kuwait's main oil export port. We arrange crude and product freight, voyage planning and inspection for cargoes from Mina al-Ahmadi and Al-Zour.

Tanker at an offshore sea island berth with refinery flares on the horizon

Mina al-Ahmadi handles most of Kuwait's petroleum exports and sits beside one of the region's largest refineries. With Al-Zour to the south, Kuwait has one of the biggest refining clusters in the Gulf and is a major supplier of jet fuel and kerosene to Europe.

All Kuwaiti exports must pass the Strait of Hormuz. KPC declared force majeure in April 2026, and exports in August were still well below pre-war levels. We fix tankers, plan voyages around current conditions and appoint inspectors.

615,000 b/dAl-Zour refinery capacity
12Offshore loading berths at Mina al-Ahmadi
~375,000 b/dCrude exports in August 2026, down from 1.2M b/d
375,000 tLargest tanker at the Sea Island berth

Loading in the Gulf today

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted since March 2026. In October 2026 the strait was partly open but contested, with frequent security incidents. Voyage planning now includes war-risk insurance, routing advice and contingency timing.

KPC is adding tankers and storage and is studying pipeline routes that avoid the strait, including use of the Saudi East-West system.

What we arrange

Terminals are run by KNPC, part of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.

  • Crude and product freight from Kuwait
  • Voyage planning, war-risk and routing
  • Independent quantity and quality inspection
  • Tracking to Asian and European discharge ports

Frequently asked questions

Is Kuwait exporting in 2026?

Yes, but well below normal. Crude exports were about 375,000 b/d in August, against 1.2 million b/d before the war.

Can VLCCs load at Mina al-Ahmadi?

Yes. The Sea Island berth handles tankers up to about 375,000 tonnes.

Who operates the terminal?

KNPC, part of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.

KuwaitMina al-AhmadiAl-ZourKPCJet fuelHormuz

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