Damietta port has proved its readiness for receiving biggest vessels and achieving highest operational efficiency rates, this after registering standard discharge rate; only three and a half day for a dry bulk vessel ( ZHI DA 88)of  tonnage 138 thousand ton. The vessel is coming from China and  flies the flag of Panama.

Damietta port has succeeded in discharging this tonnage with a daily average reaching 39 thousand and 500 ton; thus exceeding the planned standard criteria that reaches 17 thousand and 500ton daily; double standard accredited rate. This performance is considered an unprecedented achievement that reflects the port’s capability in dealing with huge tonnages with high efficiency.

 This achievement has been fulfilled because of the integration between the authority and stevedoring companies, and depending on modern equipment and advance operation systems, with commitment to quality and safety criteria; hence participating in implementing the stevedoring processes with maximum operational capacity without affecting vessels’ arrival time nor quality of work.

His achievement embodies Damietta port strategic targets , that aim at maximizing operation efficiency and reducing time of vessels’ stay at port and also raising cargo handling rates in a way that enhances the port’s competitive status on both regional and international levels.

Also, excel in stevedoring rates reflects the great development in the infra-structure and the technical preparations inside he port, in addition to efficacy of the human factor. In fact, Damietta port is now capable of receiving biggest tonnages with high efficiency, thus supporting its role being a pivotal port for receiving giant vessels and dealing with any kind of cargo.