Ships Bypass Fujairah For Cheap Iraq Bunker Fuel

Some Middle Eastern exporters are bypassing Fujairah, the region’s main bunkering hub, to avoid excessive port delays. Cargo ships departing Kuwait, Basrah, and Khor al Zubair are finding shorter lead times and competitive bunker fuel prices in Oman and Iraq.

The Port of Fujairah is located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates and is the only multi-purpose port in the country. It is strategically just before ships enter the Strait…