Egypt's largest port handling over three quarters of the country's foreign trade.
Alexandria Port sits between the Mediterranean Sea and Mariut Lake on the western edge of the Nile Delta, comprising East and West harbors separated by a T-shaped peninsula.
Alexandria Port operates on GMT +2 timezone with VHF channels 10, 11, 13, 14, 67, and 16 for international vessel communication. The port received ISPS acceptance on June 17, 2004.
The port handles over three quarters of Egypt's foreign trade and comprises East and West harbors separated by a T-shaped peninsula. It operates 24-hour scheduled service and can accommodate vessels up to 150,000 tons with a maximum draft of 12.8 meters.
| Specification | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Water Area | 6.8 sq.km |
| Land Area | 1.6 sq.km |
| Customs Zone | 0.9 sq.km |
| Total Area | 8.4 sq.km |
| Annual Capacity | 36.8 million tons |
| General Cargo | 17.8 million tons |
| Dry Bulk | 10.8 million tons |
| Liquefied Bulk | 4.3 million tons |
| Containerized Cargo | 3.9 million tons |
| TEU Capacity | 500,000 |
Mandatory for vessels exceeding 300 tons. Pilots board at designated waiting areas (3nm from entrance, depth 30-35m).
96 tugboats available (minimum vessel length 275 feet)
Available for vessels with 8.53m draft, 122m length