Alexandria Port Authority

106 Horreiyah Avenue, Alexandria,P.O.B 215141 Shalalat.
Tel.: 203-4874321, 203-4874322, 203-4874323
Fax: 203-4869714
Port Control
Tel : 203-4800100,203-4803633,203-4802909

Approach Area

The Harbor Is Protected By Marine Rocks And 2 Break Waters While The Width Of The Entrance Is About 400 Meters And There Are Two Fairways In Between As Follows:

	Length (Meters)	Width (Meters)	Depth (Meters)
Big Strait	2000	220	14
Small Strait	1600	100	9

The Port Is Divided Into Two Parts Separated By Coke Quays And Breakwater. The First Part Is Entitled The Port Or The Inner Dock While The Second Is Known By The Dock Or The Outer Part And Its Area Is 600 Hectare, Moreover The First Part Is Devoted To General Cargo Trade And The Second For Petroleum Or Bulk Cargoes. Also Pilotage Is Obligatory For Vessels Coming In Or Out Of The Port.

General Informations

Port Length:	Nearly 4.8 Km
Custom Area:	Nearly 900,000 Sq. M.
Customs Barrier Length:	7 Km
Dock Density:	1.030
Tide:	1.5 Feet Above The Fixed Standard Level Of The Map
Max Depth Permitted:	37 Feet ( At Container Station And Coal Quay )
Min Depth Permitted:	14 Feet
Max Width:	2 Km
Total Area:	9600000 Sq. M.
No of berthes:	61
Handling Capacity:	23.2 Million Ton / Year

Berthes And Cargoes

Total 61 Berthes

Containers	3
RoRo	1
Coal	4
Live Stock	1
General Cargo	27
Grains	3
Military	3
Passengers	4
Oil &Petrol	5
Cement	2
Wood	3
Fertilizers	2
Ship’s Repair (Alex Arsenal)	2
Molases	1

Storage Areas

Ore	Approx 64,616 Sq. M.
Coal	Approx 402,306.68 Sq. M.
Containers	Approx 155,905 Sq. M.
General Cargo	Approx 86,136 Sq. M.
Refrigerated Cargo	Approx 3,760 Sq. M.

Alexandria Container Terminal

Regular , Seasonal Storms and Monsoons Affecting Alexandria Port