A Brief History Port of Fujairah is the only multi-purpose port on the Eastern seaboard of the United Arab Emirates, approximatly 70 nautical miles from the Straits of Hormuz. Initial Construction of the Port started in 1978 as part of the economic development of the UAE. Full operations commenced in 1983. Since then the Port has embarked on a continuing process of enhancement to both its facilities and its comprehensive range of functions. Key Business Activities The port offers comprehensive facilities for a wide range of requirements such as general and bulk cargo including Oil. The range of services provided by Port of Fujairah includes: General Cargo – including Project Cargoes Bulk Cargo – including aggregate exports Wet Bulk Cargo – including Fuel, Oil, etc.. for Bunkering and Trading Port facilities for small supply craft users and agents Container activity (provided by Dubai Ports under a concession agreement with the Port) Other Port Services.