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Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's main Gulf export complex. We arrange VLCC freight, voyage planning and inspection for cargoes lifted at Ras Tanura.

Very large crude carrier at an offshore sea island berth in calm Gulf waters

Ras Tanura is Saudi Aramco's main crude export complex on the Arabian Gulf, with a 550,000 barrel-per-day refinery on the same site. Its Sea Island berths take very large and ultra-large crude carriers.

Arab Light and other Saudi grades sold to Asia are priced as a premium or discount to the Oman/Dubai average. The terminal was shut briefly after a drone strike in March 2026 and loadings had resumed by August. We fix VLCCs, plan voyages around current Gulf conditions and appoint inspectors at loading.

550,000 bpdRas Tanura refinery crude capacity
5.8M bblRefinery tank storage across 75 tanks
22–25 mDraft at the ocean-going berths
VLCC/ULCCSea Island berth capability

Loading in the Gulf today

Shipping in the Gulf has been disrupted since March 2026. Voyage planning now includes war-risk insurance, routing advice and contingency timing.

What we arrange for Ras Tanura cargoes

Ras Tanura is operated by Saudi Aramco. Term and spot cargoes load under Aramco's own terminal rules.

  • VLCC and ULCC freight from Ras Tanura
  • Voyage planning, war-risk and routing
  • Independent quantity and quality inspection
  • Tracking from the Gulf to Asian and European discharge ports

Frequently asked questions

Can VLCCs load at Ras Tanura?

Yes, at the Sea Island berths, which also take ultra-large crude carriers.

How is Arab Light priced to Asia?

As a premium or discount to the average of Oman and Dubai prices.

Is Ras Tanura operating after the 2026 strike?

Yes. The complex shut briefly in March 2026 and loadings had resumed by August 2026.

Ras TanuraSaudi ArabiaArab LightVLCCArabian Gulf

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