Sokhna
Ain Sokhna port is considered one of the recent ports that were established by B.O.T system. It is the port of 21st century, same managed via logistic centers and considers of the huge national projects. It is also the result of planning, regular executing for an important phase concerning the geographic position of Egypt.
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. The port is located on the western coast of Suez gulf, on a distance 22.3 km2 and away from Suez city 43 km.
Summary
| Port Position Long | 32º 21.4 / E |
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| Port Position Lat | 29º 39 / N |
| Terminal Type | General cargo, Bulk Cargo, Containers and RoRo |
| Time Zone GMT +2 (+/- hours) | GMT +2 (+/- hours) |
| Nearest Airport | Cairo |
| Authority | Ein El-Sokhna Port, Suez– El-Sokhna, Egypt C/O Red Sea ports Authority. +2 (062) 3710320 - 3710322 |
| Max Draft | 17 M |
| Navigation | Night Navigation allowed |
| Tides | It ranges up to 7 feet with a maximum 0,5 knots at the surface |
| Weather | It ranges up to 7 feet with a maximum 0,5 knots at the surface Generally good, winds from NW throughout the year. Hot and dry during summer period and cool winter |
| Working Hours | 24 Hours/Day, Seven days/week |
Facility
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| Gas |
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| RoRo |
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| Multipurpose |
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| Breakbulk |
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| Container |
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| Dry Bulk |
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Service
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| Visa |
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| Road Transport |
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| Personnel Transport |
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| Floating Crane |
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| Tug |
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| Supply Boat |
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| Warehouse Storage |
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| Fresh Water |
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| Medical Treatment |
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| Travel Agency |
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| Sea Freight Clearance |
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| Survey |
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| Underwater Cleaning |
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| Provisions |
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| Dry-Dock |
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