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Alexandria
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The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that
is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambiance and cultural
heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is only
225 km. from Cairo.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC,
Alexandria became the capital of Graco-Roman Egypt; its status as a
beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos, the legendry lighthouse that
was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark
Antony, Alexandria was also the center of learning in the ancient world,
but ancient Alexandria declined, and when Napoleon landed he found a
sparsely populated fishing village.
Since the 19th century Alexandria has played a new role, as a focus
for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion. This Alexandria has been
immortalized by writers such as E.M. Forster and Cavafy.
Generations of
immigrants from Greece, Italy and the Levant settled here and made the
city synonymous with commerce, cosmopolitanism and bohemian culture;
Lawrence Durrell described it as " The capital city of Asiatic Europe,
if such a thing could exist".
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Alexandria Port:
| Port ID Number (ISPS Code) |
14726 |
| Acceptance date |
17/6/2004 |
| Time Zone |
GMT +2 |
| VHF |
10 11 13 14 67 |
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ISPS Code Source |
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Natural Characteristics
| Weather |
Prevailing winds are North West. |
| Water Density |
1.030 g/cm3 |
| Raining Season |
Winter |
| Tidal range and flow |
0.46m. |
Location:
Alexandria port consists of two harbours (East and West) separated by a
T-shaped peninsula. The East harbour is shallow and is not used in navigation.
The West harbour is used for commercial shipping. The harbour is formed by two
converging breakwaters.
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:
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 Information
| 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 |
Geography
The port is divided into several zones:
- First Zone: Used for general cargo handling.
- Second Zone: Deals with four types of activities: unified cargoes
including a Ro Ro and passenger terminal, stuffed bulk cargoes, and barge
discharge.
- Third Zone: Used for handling general cargo and barge discharge.
- Fourth Zone: Used for handling containers, cement, coal, barge
discharge, fertilizers, and general cargo.
- Fifth Zone: Used for handling: molasses, timber, some types of general
cargoes, barge discharge, grains and flour.
- Sixth Zone (Oil Dock): Situated at the western boundaries of the port,
is used for handling edible oil, oil products and for providing bunkers. It
also includes berths used for handling livestock. The port does not include
oil storage facilities, but oil berths are connected to a refinery through a
2 km long pipeline.
Port Map:
Address
Alexandria Port Authority, 106 Horreya st., Alexandria, Egypt.
Tel : (2 03) 4837165 - 4837161 - 4874322 - 4805320 - 4804633 - 4806314
Fax: (2 03) 4807245 - 4800866 - 4832614 - 4805840
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