Egyptian Ports

Arish Port

Northern Sinai port supporting regional trade and development.

Safina Port Said Office

Address
El Nahda St.
Freepore Building, 4th Floor
Office No. 27
Port Said
Fax
+20 66 3349143

Port Information

Modern container terminal serving Egypt's western region with state-of-the-art facilities and deep-water berths.

Coordinates
31°09'N, 33°49'E
ISPS Code
085705
Timezone
GMT +2
Max Draft
8m
Annual Capacity
1.2M tons

Port Overview

El-Dekheila Port operates on GMT +2 timezone with VHF channels 9, 11, 13, and 16 for vessel communication. The port received ISPS acceptance on June 17, 2004.

The port features state-of-the-art container handling facilities and can accommodate vessels up to 168,000 GRT with a maximum draft of 20 meters. Operations run 24 hours daily.

Natural Characteristics

  • Water Density: 1.030 g/cm³
  • Tidal Range: 0.46m
  • Weather: Prevailing winds are North West, 2-3 Beaufort (summer), 3-4 Beaufort (winter)
  • Rainy Season: Winter

Port Specifications

SpecificationMeasurement
Total Area6,240,000 m²
Water Area2,740,000 m²
Land Area3,500,000 m²
Annual Capacity22.1 million tons
General Cargo10.2 million tons
Dry Bulk3.4 million tons
Liquid Bulk3.5 million tons
Containerized5 million tons
TEU Capacity500,000

Navigation Information

Navigation Channels

  • Main Channel: 1.5 miles long, 250m wide, 8m deep
  • Turning Circle: 750m diameter at 8m depth
  • Main Breakwater: 2,250m long reinforced concrete structure

Pilotage & Towage

Pilotage follows Alexandria Port regulations. Towage is required for vessels exceeding 2,000 tons.

Services & Facilities

Port Services

  • Fresh water supply
  • Fuel and oils
  • Spare parts supply
  • Ballast water reception
  • Liquefied gas terminal

Safety & Security

  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Rescue operations
  • Medical capabilities
  • Pollution control systems

Contact Information

Port Authority

Address:Dekheila Port Authority, 106 El-Horreya Avenue
Tel:03/4460124-4460126, 03/4460130
Fax:03/4460151

Safina Alexandria Office

Address:95, 26 of July Avenue, El-Selsela Tower, Alexandria
Fax:+20 3 4863793