Alexandria
Alexandria is Egypt's principal commercial port and one of the largest on the Mediterranean Sea. It handles the majority of Egypt's import and export trade, operating specialised terminals for containers, bulk cargo, oil products, grain, coal, and molasses. The port complex encompasses several interconnected basins and serves as the primary gateway for Egypt's commercial shipping.
Port Summary
| Position | 31° 12' N / 029° 55' E |
| Time Zone | GMT +2 (+/- hours) |
| Port Authority | Alexandria Port Authority |
| Nearest Airport | Alexandria Borg El Arab International Airport |
| Terminal Type | Container, Oil, Grain, Coal, Molasses, General |
| Max Draft | 12.8 M |
| Max LOA | 290 M |
| Main Import | General cargo, grain, coal, chemicals, vehicles |
| Main Export | Cotton, textiles, processed goods, chemicals |
| Navigation | Day and night |
| Night Navigation | Yes |
| Working Hours | 24 hours |
| Pilotage | Compulsory |
| Tides | Negligible — less than 0.5 M |
| Weather | Generally good; NW winds Oct–Mar |