Egypt Ports and Harbors

El-Dekheila Port

El-Dekheila Port

Information El-Dekheila Port is an extension to the port of Alexandria. The harbor serves a steelworks situated nearby. In addition there are berths for bulk, petroleum, coal, general cargo, container and Ro-Ro traffic. Port ID Number (ISPS Code) 17350 Approval Date 17/6/2004 Time Zone +2 GMT VHF 9 11 13 16 ISPS Code Source http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode/ISPSPortFacilities.aspx Coordinate Long 29 o 49 / E Lat 31 o 08 / N Natural Characteristics Weather Prevailing winds are North West. Wind Scale 2-3 Beaufort (in summer), 3-4 Beaufort (in winter) Water Density 1.030 g/cm3 Raining Season Winter Tidal range and flow 0.46 m. above the constat level of the map   Port Specifications Total Area 6240000 sq.m. Water Area 2740000 sq.m. Land...

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Alexandria port

Alexandria port

Location Alexandria is situated on the West Verge of the Nile Delta between the Mediterranean Sea and Mariut Lake. It is considered the second most important city and the main port in Egypt. It handles over three quarters of Egypt’s foreign trade. Alexandria port consists of two harbours (East and West) separated by a T-shaped peninsula. The first part is for general cargo and the second part is for wood and bulk trade, and the East harbour is shallow and is...

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