Port Description

It is the port of 21st century. It is considered one of the recent ports that were established by B.O.T system. It is managed via logistic centers. It is regarded as one of the huge national projects. It is also the result of planning, regular executing for an important phase concerning the position of Egypt on the map. It is considered the first comprehensive and multi purpose hub port. It comes under what is called "Third Generation ports" to serve export and import operations of general cargo, bulk and container handling. It is also equipped with ultimate technology.

Location of the port
It is located on the western coast of Suez gulf, on a distance 22.3 km2 and away from Suez city 43 km.

Port Specifications

Total Area                             87.8 km2. (87818000 m2)
Water Area                           65.5 km2. (65518000 m2)
Land Area                            22.3 km2. (2230000 m2)
Customs Zone                   1 million sq. m.
Maximum Port Length      7 km2.
Maximum Port Width        5.5 km2.

Maximum Capacity 6 million ton/year:

General Cargo 3 million tons
bulk 3 million tons
TEU Capacity :450000 teus