Port Overview
Located at the very east side of Alexandria city, situated approx. 20 km NE of Alexandria. Admiralty chart: 2681 Admiralty Pilot: 49 Approach: Vessels proceeding to Abu Kir Bay from a westerly direction should keep well to the north of Sultan Shoal and Culloden Reef. Anchorages: Anchorages for large vessels can be obtained in Abu Kir Bay about 1,5 miles off the southern extremity of Geziret Disuqi (Nelson Island) bearing 270 degrees, in a depth of 15 m. Accommodation: Five quays with a total length of 1500 m and depth alongside of 5 m. Large vessels unloading grain are handled in Abu Kir Bay. Bulk Cargo facilities: Grain silo, converted from a bulk carrier, permanently moored at the quayside in the harbor. Equipment includes conveyor belts, cranes and an automatic packaging system for cereals.
Terminals: Mainly used for food products, urea, petroleum offshore activities and some project cargoes also and a lot of citrus exporting activities.
Port website: Abu Qir sea port webpage
Key port information can also be found at: Website of the Maritime Database on the Port of Alexandria
|
Port Location and Contacts |
|
|
Country |
Egypt |
|
Province or District |
Delta |
|
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Name: Delta km: n/a |
|
Port's Complete Name |
n/a |
|
Latitude |
31° 19' N |
|
Longitude |
30° 04' E |
|
Managing Company or Port Authority (If more than one operator, break down by area of operation) |
Alexandria Port Authority |
|
Management Contact Person |
n/a |
|
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
|
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on Contacts and key companies clickhere for the Alexandria Port website.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Egypt Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
|
Seasonal Constraints |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From December to February |
|
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
n/a |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: LINK TO PORT RATES/TARIFFS PAGE .
Berthing Specifications
Click here for further narrative about berths available at the Marine Traffic website.
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the government.
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Egypt, please see the following link: 1.3 Egypt Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Primarily used by naval vessels, commercial activity includes the handling of dry bulk, metals and foodstuffs.
Hinterland Information
Common mean of transportation is by land.
Port Security
|
Security |
|
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
|
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
1 |
|
Police Boats |
No |
|
Fire Engines |
Yes |
