East Port Said Port
Port Specifications
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Total Area
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72.10 sq. km (72.100.000 m2)
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Water Area
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1.5 sq. km (1.500.000 m2)
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Land Area
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70.6 sq. km (70.600.000 m2) |
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Total Customs Zone
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33.5 sq. km (33.500.000 m2) |
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Total Yards Area
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0.6 sq. km (600.000 m2).
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Maximum Port Length
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10 km (western port boundary)
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Maximum Port Width
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8 km (southern boundary)
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Maximum Capacity: 6 million ton/year as follows:
- Berth length : 2.4cm
First phase : 1200m + second phase 1200m
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containerized cargo: 6 million tons
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Containers: 2.2 million TEUs ,the volume of containers handled after the completion of the second phase reached 5.1 million TEU
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Ship of depth up to 14.5m is the maximum ship size that can be accommodated.
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Working Hours: Throughout 24 Hours.
Navigation
Navigation Channels
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Outer Channel
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13 km. length, 250m sea bed width , 350m surface and 18.5 m. depth.
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Inner Channel
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3.8 km. length, 250m sea bed width, 350m surface , and 16.5 m. depth, can be increased to 17.5m.
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Turning Circle
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715 m. diameter, and 16.5 m. Depth
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Approach Area
The approach area of the port is the area of the Suez Canal
Authority in the Mediterranean Sea at hectometer (120 m).
Pilotage
All Pilotage services are carried out on behalf of the Suez
Canal Authority.
Towage
The Suez Canal Authority provides all kinds of towage
services.
Last update: September - 2011