Port Terminal Operations
At Bahrain Steel, maritime logistics form the backbone of our Global supply chain. Given the immense scale of our raw material imports and finished product exports, shipping stands as the most efficient and cost-effective solution—making it an essential part of our operations.
Strategic Imports & Exports
Each year, Bahrain Steel imports over 14.66 million wet metric tons of iron ore and additives, all handled through our dedicated port infrastructure. We export more than 10.56 million wet metric tons of finished High Grade Iron ore pellets via our port terminal, while the remainder is delivered to our partner, SULB, via an integrated conveyor system.
Dedicated Private Terminal
Our privately operated terminal is designed to support current operations and future growth. With a 640-meter-long Bulk Handling Jetty, the terminal is fully equipped with automated systems for efficient loading and unloading.
Efficient Transshipment Solutions
To optimize cost and logistics efficiency, Bahrain Steel imports raw materials on Capesize Bulk Carriers, each requiring an 18.5-meter draft—exceeding the terminal’s 12.80 meter draft restriction. To overcome this, we operate a specialized transshipment system located 60 nautical miles off the coast of Bahrain. Here, cargo is partially offloaded onto dedicated transfer vessels, allowing the Capesize carriers—now with reduced draft—to safely dock at our terminal.
Shipping Efficiency
Similarly, we conduct top-off operations at the same offshore transshipment point for our exports. This ensures that outbound Capesize vessels are fully loaded, maximizing shipping efficiency and minimizing freight costs.
| Captive Port Terminal | Plant 1 | Plant 2 |
| Jetty | 300 meters long 2 berths (Loading & Unloading) 1 dolphin jetty | 340 meters long 2 berths (Loading & Unloading) |
| Unloaders | 2x trolley grab type Capacity 1,500 tph each | 2x trolley grab type Capacity 1,500 tph each |
| Ship Loaders | 1x tripper boom type Capacity 3,000 tph | 1x tripper boom type Capacity 3,000 tph |
| Draft | 12.8 metres | |
| Lightering / Top off point | 50 to 60 nautical miles from jetty | |
| Two transfer vessels | 94,000 dwt each |