SOKHNA PORT 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.
HAST used to cover its business in Sokhna Port by Giza HQ which only 125 km from Port Said. Distances from Sokhna up to …
| Cities |
Distances / Km |
| Cairo |
125 |
| 6th Oct |
145 |
| 10th of Ramadan |
110 |
| Alex |
335 |
| Damietta |
250 |
| Port Said |
215 |
| Marsa Matrouh |
600 |
| Hurgada |
345 |
| Sharm EL Sheikh |
310 |
| Suez |
53 |
| Fayoum |
170 |
| Aswan |
710 |
| Siwa |
745 |
| Marsa Alam |
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LOCATIONIt is located on the western coast of Suez gulf, on a distance 22.3 km2 and away from Suez city 43 km.
| SOKHNA PORT SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Total Area |
87.8 km2 (87818000 m2) |
| Water Area |
65.5 km2 (65518000 m2) |
| Land Area |
22.3 km2 (2230000 m2) |
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MAXIMUM CAPACITY 8.5 MILLION TON/YEAR
- General Cargo 4.75 million tons ayear
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- Containerized cargo 3.75 million tons ayear
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- TEU Capacity :400000 teus ayear
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SERVICES
- The port uses an electronic system in the customs and control to achieve faster cargo release.
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- The port is provided with cameras for monitoring the yards, berths and fence. Sokhna port is the first port that supplies the ISPS code.
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- The port also comprises a control tower with 40m height provided with the latest radars and communication eqipments.
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