Southern entrance to the Suez Canal, vital for Red Sea trade.
Modern container terminal serving Egypt's western region with state-of-the-art facilities and deep-water berths.
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.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Total Area | 6,240,000 m² |
| Water Area | 2,740,000 m² |
| Land Area | 3,500,000 m² |
| Annual Capacity | 22.1 million tons |
| General Cargo | 10.2 million tons |
| Dry Bulk | 3.4 million tons |
| Liquid Bulk | 3.5 million tons |
| Containerized | 5 million tons |
| TEU Capacity | 500,000 |
Pilotage follows Alexandria Port regulations. Towage is required for vessels exceeding 2,000 tons.