Location

El-Dekheila port is a natural extension to Alexandria Port , constructions started in 1980 and the port became operational in 1986 with the operation of the minerals berth. El-Dekheila port takes the place of the former El-Dekheila airport westward Alexandria port, 7 km. distanced from sea and 10 km. from land

Geographical Overview

The site is characterized by

• A bay with high depths near the sea side, which lowers the decontamination cost. The north side is shallow and includes some small is lands serves in lowering the costs of breakwater when constructed.
• A sandy region, which save debris and building costs.
• Easy linking to the local ways (desert road Alexandria / Egypt ) and the railways.
• Port location is near Dekheila Solid convention and the free zone and the project of Electricity Generation of West Alexandria. This location helps in saving transportation costs.
• Existence of a railway lines which facilitates cargo transport for foreign trade.
• The land area is suitable for any future development plan as well as any projects for establishing a logistics area.

Total Area                   6000000 sq.m.
Water Area                 2800000 m.
Land Area                   3200000 m.

Maximum Capacity 22.1 million ton/year:

• General Cargo: 10.2 million ton.
• Dry Bulk: 3.4 million ton
• Liquid Bulk: 3.5 million ton
• Containerized Cargo: 5 million ton
• TEU Capacity: 500000
• Max. Ship Size: 168000 GRT
• Max. Ship Length: 303.27m
• Max. Ship Width: 42.67 m
• Max. Depth: 18.9 m
• Working Hours: 24 hr. (scheduled time)

Contacts

Address         Dekheila Port Authority (Affiliated to Alexandria Port Authority) 106 El-Horreya Avenue.
Telephone    03/3094380 to 3094383/03 "4 lines"
Fax                 03/3088286
E-mail            alxsite@emdb.gov.eg
Web site        www.mrcc.aastedu/ports/alexandria
Emergency line        03/3091851