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Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)EG ALY

🇪🇬EgyptLargeCoastal (Breakwater)Mediterranean Sea

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UNLOCODEEG ALY

CountryEgypt

Water BodyMediterranean Sea

SizeLarge

TypeCoastal (Breakwater)

Channel Depth14 m

Lat31.1667

Lng29.8333

Classificationgateway_202606

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Last updated: 20 June 2026

About This Seaport

Grain, steel, cotton and consumer goods move through Alexandria, Egypt's historic principal Mediterranean port and — together with its sister harbour El Dekheila, some six kilometres west — the outlet for a large share of the country's foreign trade, estimated at around half of national merchandise flows. The complex handled roughly 2.3 million TEU in 2024, up about a third year on year, alongside general cargo and dry bulk; as one of the world's biggest wheat importers, Egypt routes substantial grain volumes through here, while El Dekheila adds steel and bulk capacity. Container operations are split between the Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (ACCHC) and Hutchison Ports (AICT), which runs terminals at both Alexandria and El Dekheila, and dangerous goods are accepted except for IMO classes 1 and 7 (explosives and radioactive material). Customs clearance uses a one-window procedure with on-site coordination between agencies. Road and rail carry cargo inland to Cairo and the Nile Delta. For pure transshipment and the largest container mainlines, however, Damietta and Port Said are Egypt's stronger Mediterranean calls, while Sokhna serves Suez-adjacent traffic on the Red Sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) is EG ALY. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) located?▼

The port of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) is located in Egypt (Mediterranean Sea).

What is the size of the port Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)?▼

Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)?▼

The channel depth of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) is 14 meters.

Location & Weather

31.16667, 29.83333

Channel depth: 14 m

Transit time routes from Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)

Cairo → Shanghai Cairo → Shenzhen Cairo → Guangzhou Cairo → Hong Kong Cairo → Tokyo Cairo → Busan

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BibTeX: @misc{aliskandariyhalexandria2026, title = {Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)}, author = {{Freight Academy Editorial Team}}, year = {2026}, url = {https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/al-iskandariyh-alexandria-port-eg-aly}, note = {Freight Academy, accessed 2026-07-26} }

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About This Seaport

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) is EG ALY. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) located?▼

The port of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) is located in Egypt (Mediterranean Sea).

What is the size of the port Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)?▼

Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria)?▼

The channel depth of Al Iskandariyh (Alexandria) is 14 meters.