Port Description

Location

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 East and West.

Engineering Features

Total Port Area                           35 sq. km.

Water Area                                1.5 sq. km.

Land Area                                  33.5 sq. km.

Total Yards Area                         635000 sq. m.

Total Customs Zone                    33.5 sq. km.

Maximum Allocated Port Length    7.755 km.

western port boundary

Maximum Allocated Port Width     5.625km.

southern boundary

Productivity Features

Maximum Capacity                    6 million ton                                    

6 million ton containerized cargo

TEU Capacity                       600000

Max. Ship Size

Vessels with 350 m. length, 50 m. width and 15 m. draft

Working Hours    Throughout 24 hours

Navigation Channels

Outer Channel 13 km. length, 250-350 m. width and 18.5 m. depth

Inner Channel 5.058 km. length, 250-350 m. width, and 16.5 m. depth

Turning Circle 715 m. diameter, and 16.5 m. Depth

Approach Area

The approach area for the port is the  area of the Suez Canal Authority in the Mediterranean Sea at hectometer (120 m)

Pilotage

Pilotage is performed by the Suez Canal Authority.

Tugging

The Suez Canal Authority provides tugging services.

Port Authority

Address      :Port Said,Intersection of Mostafa Kamel and Azmy Streets The Port Authority Read quarters

Telephone  :+(20) 66 348270 – 348269

Fax            :+(20) 66 348262

E-Mail        :portsaid@idsc.gov.eg

Radar Bridge  Suez Canal Authority

Radar Terminal Suez Canal Authority

Pilotage Terminal Suez Canal Authority

Maritime Terminal Suez Canal Authority