Port Overview
The port is located on the northern part of Suez Gulf on the southern gate of Suez Canal. it is bordered by an imaginary line extending from Ras Masala to Ras El-Sadat. It includes the northern coast until Suez Canal entrance. Bordered by an imaginary line extending 140 degrees from the extremity of the eastern breakwater until the western breakwater. It consists of three sections:
- Suez Port
- Adabya Port
- Petroleum dock
Port website: Suez sea port webpage
Key port information can also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/
For more information aboutSuez Port please see the following attachment
Port Location and Contacts |
|
Country |
Egypt |
Province or District |
Suez |
Town or City (Closest location) with Distance (km) |
Suez - 8km |
Port's Complete Name |
Suez Port |
Latitude |
29° 58' N |
Longitude |
32° 33' E |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Red Sea Port Authority |
Management Contact Person |
n/a |
Closest Airport and Frequent Airlines to / from International Destinations |
Airport Name: Cairo Int Airport - 120 km |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on Contacts and key companies click here for the Suez Canal website.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Egypt Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
Water Area |
158 km2 - Including Suez, Adabiya, and Petroleum Dock |
Land Area |
2.3 km2 |
Total Warehouses Area |
23,976 m2 |
Total Yards Area |
500 m2 |
Navigation channels length |
1,000 m |
Navigation channels depth |
12 m |
Maximum Capacity :
- 6.6 million tons (general cargo) yearly
- 1.5 million Passenger yearly
- Maximum Ship Received Vessels with draft 8 m
- Working Hours: throughout 24 hours (in 3 shifts)
Navigation:
Approach Area - vessels usually berth at the dwelling area. Dredging of the fairway at new Sakhra port and the coastal cape has rendered water depth consistent, estimated at 11.28 m. During tide, vessels up to 11.25 m. draft can approach the harbour during the flow taking the consideration that the draft not exceeding 12.19 m
Pilotage - Pilotage is compulsory, and it is monitored though radio (VHF – H/F) and electronic equipment (Radar Beacon). Senior Pilots - 6; Second Pilotage - 1; Third Pilotage - 2.
For further information please see the following attachment: Egypt Suez Port Additional Information
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From (December) to (February ) |
Major Import Campaigns |
NO |
|
Other Comments |
Handling Figures for 2018 |
|
Vessel Calls |
2137 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
N/A |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2018 |
|
Bulk (MT) |
18,670,000 |
Break bulk (MT) |
Included in above figure |
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
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 |
N/a |
N/a |
N/a |
|
Berths Information according to their types
Berth Type |
Number of Berths |
Length (m.) |
Depth (m.) |
|
From |
To |
|||
Passenger |
5 |
750 |
8.00 |
8.00 |
Passenger / cargo |
7 |
1320 |
7.50 |
7.50 |
Total |
12 |
2070 |
- |
- |
Click
here for further narrative from the
Maritime Transport Sector (MTS) website about berths
available.
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.
Cranes: Floating cranes with lifting capacity up to 500 tons on the main hook, and up to 1400 tons on the boat davit, two cranes of 70 tons, eleven of 10-30 tons, more than 50 forklifts of 4 tons and 2 of 25 tons. 2 derricks - 60 tons and 120 tons.
Provisions: ISSA members available
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
500 mt |
|
Container Gantries |
Yes |
2x 70 tom 11x 10l30 tons |
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
Not available |
|
Reach stacker |
Yes |
2 ( 50 / 120 ton) |
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
Not available |
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
N/a |
Available in the local market for rentals |
Transtainer |
Yes |
N/a |
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
50 |
|
Capacity of CFS: 620,000 TEUs/ year
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
Container Facilities Available |
No |
No |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No |
No |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
Other Capacity Details |
N/a |
N/a |
Daily Take Off
Capacity |
N/a |
N/a |
Number of Reefer
Stations |
N/a |
N/a |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/a |
N/a |
Off take Capacity of Gang
Shift |
N/a |
N/a |
Terminal Information
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
Number of Berths |
Type |
Draft |
1 |
Grains |
42 Ft |
3 |
General Cargo |
36 Ft |
1 |
General Cargo /Cement |
36 Ft |
1 |
Grains |
36 Ft |
1 |
Lighters |
27 Ft |
1 |
General Cargo |
33 Ft |
1 |
General Cargo/Cement |
42 Ft |
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Sheds Storage Areas of 17,767 m2 as follows:
Cement |
5,472 m2 |
Tobacco |
2,180 m2 |
General Cargo |
10,115 m2 |
Open Storge Area |
23,000 m2 |
Areas For Containers |
5,000 m2 approximately |
Areas For Cars |
2,500 m2 approximately |
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
Bagged Cargo |
|
18615 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
|
N/A |
General Cargo |
|
280000 |
Port Security
Security |
|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |