Port Overview
Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Alexandria
The Port of Alexandria contains two harbours separated by a peninsula. The East harbour is too shallow for navigation, and the West harbour is used for commercial shipping and trade. The Port of Alexandria has two navigation channels. Pilotage is required for all vessels entering or leaving the Port of Alexandria. The Port of Alexandria covers a total area of 10.2 km2, including 2 km2 of land and 8.5 km2 of water.
Port website: Alexandria sea port webpage
Port Location and Contact |
|
Country |
Egypt |
Province or District |
Alexandria |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Name: Alexandria |
Port's Complete Name |
Alexandria Sea Port |
Latitude |
31° 11' 36.9492" North |
Longitude |
29° 52' 34.5252" East |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
General Authority for Alexandria Port |
Management Contact Person |
Admiral / TARIK SHAHIN |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Airport Name: Borj El Arab Airlines: EgyptAIR |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Egypt Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
General analysis of port operating status during 2017.
Alexandria Terminal
The present throughput capacity for Alexandria container terminal Is 500,000 TEU, while the design capacity was 160,000 TEU.
The Alexandria Terminal has:
- Special Depot for Stripping L.C.L.
- Special Yard for Stuffing Exported Cargo In Containers.
Terminal Area |
163,000 m2 |
Storage Capacity |
15,500 TEU |
Container Quay Length |
531m |
Water Depth |
12m |
Ro / Ro Quay Length |
164m |
Ro / Ro Slide Width |
50m |
Reefer Connections |
1000 Connection |
El-Dekheilla Terminal
The present throughput capacity for EL-Dekheilla Terminal is 1 million TEU.
EL Dekheilla Terminal has a depot for storing cargo received in L.C.L. & Hazardous Cargo Containers.
Terminal Area |
406,000 m2 |
Storage Capacity |
27,000 TEU |
Container Quay Length |
1040m |
Water Depth |
12-14m |
Ro / Ro Quay Length |
Part of the Main Quay |
Ro / Ro Slide Width |
50m |
Reefer Connections |
1000 Connection |
Ships and cargo Status in Alexandria (2017 Annual Report)
Total number of ships was 4232, with the following details:
- General goods: 1220 ships
- Tankers: 641 ships
- Containerised: 1274 vessels
- Break Bulk: 661 ships
- Ferries: 240 ships
- Pax (tourism ): 8 ships
Total Quantity Handled Cargo: 56,648,662 ton, consisting of:
- Total Handled tonnage - 44,101,054 MT (78%)
- Total Quantity Exported Cargo - 12,547,608 MT (22%)
Total Handled Containerised cargo: 1,612,740 TEU STC 3,706,138 ton, split as follows:
- Total Imported Containers 826,994 TEU STC 2,285,355 tons (62% of total)
- Total Exported Containers 785,746 TEU STC 1,420,783 tons ( 38% of total )
Total non-containerised cargo: 42,124,770 MT, out of which:
- Imported cargo: 35,396,530 MT
- Exported cargos: 6,728,240 MT
Handled Food Commodities:
- Wheat: 1,857,901 (50% )
- Corn: 1,530,705 mt (42%)
- Soya bean: 293,946 (8%)
Seasonal Constraints |
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|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From October to February |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/a |
Other Comments |
N/a |
Handling Figures for 2017 |
|
Vessel Calls |
4232 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
1,612,740 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2017 |
|
Bulk (MT) |
|
Break bulk (MT) |
42,124,770 |
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
Conventional Berth |
48 |
6532 |
12.81 |
|
Container Berth |
4 |
732 |
12.49 |
|
Silo Berth |
3 |
695 |
10.00 |
|
Berthing Tugs |
68 |
N/a |
N/a |
|
Water Barges |
NA |
N/a |
N/a |
|
See this
link for further narrative about
berths available on the Port of Alexandria website.
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
1/5-2/5-3/5-4/5-9-10- 11-12-13-14-25-26-27- 28-35-36-37-38-39-40- 41-42-43-44-82 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Same as above |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
25/26 M |
Other Imports |
3 |
Port Handling Equipment
Port equipment is managed by the government.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
9 Panamax 6 super post Panamax |
With twin spreader
|
Container Gantries |
Yes |
29 |
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
27 |
|
Reach stacker |
Yes |
8 |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
75 |
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
N/a |
|
Transtainer |
Yes |
16 |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
15 |
|
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
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Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day) |
2200 TEU |
|
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points) |
2000 |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift) |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
The Customs Department is one of the interests of the Ministry of Finance and extends its role from the collection of fees and taxes to control the movement of goods imported to the country and goods imported from the country.
The core functions of the Customs can be determined as follows:
- The collection of fees and taxes and other receipts paid by importers and exporters according to the Customs Tariff Act and other relevant laws.
- Protect state revenues, and that by preventing the evasion of duties and ensure payment of fees and taxes due
- Control of warehouses in ports and marine air, and follow-up of raw materials exempted from customs duties
- Supervision on the movement of the stock of goods in the stores of public and private warehouses authorized to store imported goods
- Commitment to implement the decisions and rules and standards issued by the ministries and government departments other in the country such as the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of the Interior, and also the interest of the veterinary quarantine and quarantine, and the Drug Enforcement Administration and management of the inspection of weapons and explosive materials, Ministry of management and internal control over artistic works and publications.
- Of functions that are specific to the Customs Department is to combat smuggling, either to the inside or outside the country through customs, either sea or air, or land. Customs and focus its efforts in following up on all the ports that are expected to occur through smuggling activities taking place in order to avoid paying duties and taxes or to enter drug and prohibited materials into the country, or breach of customs legislation.
- And the customs with the help of other regulatory bodies
to tighten control over the incoming or
outgoing goods or prohibited.
Examples of such Bodies:
- Ministry of Communications and Information
- Department of Health
- Ministry of the Interior
- Department of State
- Department of Defense
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Industrial Control Authority
- interest quarantine
- Department of censorship and Publication
- Environmental Protection Agency
- and other
- And Customs is working to enhance the performance of customs tariff in various sectors, and through the introduction of new techniques such as pre-release and also the application of risk management techniques widely in various areas of customs.
And all disclosures and inspection of the goods, whether imported or exported by the customs, those goods are dealt with according to special rules for testing adhered to by staff in the departments of customs examination.
For more information on customs in Egypt, please see the following link: 1.3 Egypt Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Approximately 27 terminals operative to handle the conventional cargo. They vary from 70m to 360m length and 5m to 11m draft.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
There are nine terminals to handle the grain and flour. They vary from 60m to 210m length and 6m to 11m draft.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
Bagged Cargo |
N/a |
N/a |
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/a |
Approx. 3,760 m2 |
General Cargo |
N/a |
Approx. 86,136 m2 |
Hinterland Information
Containers and bulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to final consignee, however part of the cargo is being moved by railway to Damietta and Port Said.
Port Security
Security |
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
1 |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |