Phosphate was for decades the cargo that defined Al Qusayr, shipped from here by the Italian Red Sea Phosphate Company from 1916 until operations shifted to Safaga in the 1960s. Registered as EG AQU, the port is an open bay on the Red Sea with no breakwaters, limiting calls to vessels of roughly 10,000 GT. It offers no regular container, customs or general-cargo handling, so its relevance for freight forwarders today is limited. Mineral and bulk exports are better served by Safaga to the north, while containerised consignments route through Sokhna or Suez.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Qusayr?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Al Qusayr is EG AQU. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Al Qusayr located?▼

The port of Al Qusayr is located in Egypt (Red Sea; Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Al Qusayr?▼

Al Qusayr is a Very Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Al Qusayr?▼

The channel depth of Al Qusayr is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

26.10000, 34.28333

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Al Qusayr

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