Port Overview
East Port Said Port has a distinguished location east of the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, at the confluence of three continents, and at the crossroad of the most important world sea trade route between the east and the west. The port is bordered from the North by the Mediterranean Sea, from South by the industrial zone, from East by El-Malaha Lake, and from the Western verge of Suez Canal inside the frontiers of Port Said Province
Port information: http://www.worldportsource.com/ports/EGY_Port_Said_135.php
Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Egypt |
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Province or District |
Port Said |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Port Said - 7 km |
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Port's Complete Name |
East Port Said Port |
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Latitude |
31 o 13 / N |
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Longitude |
32 o 21 / E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Suez Canal Authority |
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Management Contact Person |
066/3230836 - 3230826 - 3230821 - 3230813 - 3230822 |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Cairo International Airport ( 150 KM) El Arish International Airport ( 151 KM) Egypt Air |
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
Port Specifications
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Total Area |
72.10 km2 (72,100,000 m2) |
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Water Area |
1.5 km2 (1.500.000 m2) |
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Land Area |
70.6 km2 (70.600.000 m2) |
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Total Customs Zone |
33.5 km2 (33.500.000 m2) |
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Total Yards Area |
0.6 km2 (600.000 m2). |
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Maximum Port Length |
10 km (western port boundary) |
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Maximum Port Width |
8 km (southern boundary) |
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From December to March |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
All year |
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Other Comments |
NA |
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Handling Figures for YEAR |
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Vessel Calls |
1735 |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
2.7 million |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for YEAR |
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Bulk (MT) |
12.2 million |
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Break bulk (MT) |
6 million |
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
N/a |
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Container Berth |
3 |
1200 |
14.5 |
Width 35m / 19 Bollards |
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Silo Berth |
N/a |
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Berthing Tugs |
1 |
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Available |
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Water Barges |
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Port Handling Equipment
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Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
18 |
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Container Gantries |
Yes |
94 |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
5 |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
36 |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
2 |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
N/a |
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Transtainer |
Yes |
2 |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
3 |
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Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
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Other Capacity Details |
Import Local Yards F.C.L & L.C.L |
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Daily Take Off
Capacity |
141.000 |
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Number of Reefer
Stations |
650 |
650 |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
Yes |
Yes |
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Off take Capacity of Gang
Shift |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Egypt, please see the following link: 1.3 Egypt Customs Information
Terminal Information
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
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Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
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Bagged Cargo |
2 |
1,200,000 |
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Refrigerated Cargo |
NA |
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General Cargo |
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Stevedoring
Click here for information on stevedoring from the website of the Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Company (PSCCHC).
Port Security
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
1 |
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Police Boats |
Yes |
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Fire Engines |
Yes |
