Shuwaikh
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Michael Petersen / Pexels.
About Shuwaikh
Shuwaikh is Kuwait's principal general cargo and container port, sitting immediately west of Kuwait City. Its proximity to the capital makes it the usual choice for retail and general merchandise. Draught limits mean it handles smaller vessels than Shuaiba, with much cargo arriving on feeder services from regional hubs.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Shuwaikh — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 20–25 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Kuwait lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Shuwaikh, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Kuwait City
- Country
- Kuwait
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- KWSWK
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 20–25 days
What to know about Shuwaikh
- Immediately west of Kuwait City
- Usual choice for retail and general merchandise
- Draught limits favour smaller vessels and feeder services
- Short inland distances to the capital
Same country
Other ports in Kuwait
We also ship to one other port in Kuwait.
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