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EGAIS Sokhna Port
Sokhna Port is the major seaport of Suez, in the city of Suezin Egypt. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is EGAIS.

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Port Code

EGAIS

Name

Sokhna

Country / Region

Egypt

City

Suez

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Main Port

Latitude

29.6476150

Longitude

32.3606450

Est. Unit Price

$16/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

Sokhna, identified here by UN/LOCODE EGAIS, is a seaport on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez in Egypt’s Red Sea logistics region, approximately 50 km south of Suez. Its position links maritime cargo with the Suez Canal corridor, the Suez area and the wider Egyptian industrial market. The supplied port record describes an open roadstead environment with strong tanker and crude-oil activity, while general cargo, project cargo and container feasibility require confirmation for each nominated terminal and vessel service. Our service team can coordinate port suitability checks, carrier or terminal acceptance, inland delivery planning and customs documentation before booking. Vessel restrictions, cargo handling arrangements, berth windows and local procedures should always be reconfirmed with the appointed agent before shipment.

UN/LOCODE	EGAIS
Port / Country	SOKHNA, Egypt
Associated city	Suez
Coordinates	29.6476150, 32.3606450
Recorded vessel parameters	Maximum draught 14.2 m; maximum deadweight 302,986 t; maximum recorded vessel length 334 m

Key Highlights

Strategic Gulf of Suez locationUseful for cargo moving through the Suez maritime corridor and Egypt’s eastern industrial belt.

Energy-oriented operating profileThe supplied record reports approximately 80 million tonnes of crude oil annually and a vessel mix dominated by crude-oil tankers; tanker acceptance must be checked for every voyage.

Deep-draught planning requiredThe recorded 14.2 m maximum draught is a planning reference, not a universal sailing guarantee.

Terminal-specific cargo handlingContainer, bulk, liquid bulk and project-cargo arrangements should be confirmed against the nominated facility and cargo specification.

Facilities & Services

Marine access: Open-roadstead characteristics make vessel nomination, weather exposure, pilotage, mooring and cargo-transfer arrangements important parts of the pre-arrival review.
Liquid bulk and tanker operations: The port record indicates substantial crude-oil activity. Tanker compatibility, nominated loading or discharge point, shore connection and safety documentation must be verified through the local agent.
Container and general cargo: Containerized, breakbulk and project shipments should not be assumed to use the same facilities as liquid bulk. Our service team confirms terminal acceptance, equipment availability and handling method before quotation.
Storage and staging: Cargo storage, empty-container positioning, dangerous-goods segregation and free-time conditions are facility-specific and should be obtained in writing.
Inland connectivity: Road delivery is generally the primary planning option for Suez-area cargo. Truck type, escort needs, route restrictions and delivery appointment requirements must be checked for the actual destination.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Trade orientation: Sokhna can be considered for Egypt-bound cargo connected with the Red Sea, Gulf, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Mediterranean and wider global trades, subject to the carrier’s current network and terminal rotation.
Transshipment planning: Cargo may require a hub connection rather than a direct call. The booking team should confirm the actual load port, transshipment point, connection window and final discharge terminal before accepting a delivery commitment.
Inland leg: Suez-area delivery is operationally different from Cairo, Alexandria or inland industrial destinations. Road distance, appointment slots, customs release and truck availability can materially affect total transit time.
Time variables: Weather, vessel sequencing, pilotage, customs inspection, dangerous-goods approval, terminal congestion and documentation discrepancies may change the schedule. Published transit times should therefore be treated as indicative.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Suez and the Gulf of Suez: The immediate logistics area supports energy, industrial, maritime-service and distribution activities associated with the canal corridor.
SCZone-linked industry: Cargo may serve industrial and logistics projects in the Suez Canal Economic Zone; the exact delivery point, importer registration and customs regime should be confirmed before dispatch.
Typical cargo profiles: Crude oil and other liquid bulk are prominent in the supplied port description. Depending on facility acceptance, project equipment, industrial machinery, steel, packaged goods and containerized cargo may also be considered.
Destination planning: Cairo-region and inland deliveries require a separate road feasibility check covering vehicle dimensions, route permissions, unloading equipment and site access.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and documentation: Booking cut-off, shipping-instruction cut-off, VGM deadline, gate or terminal receiving window and port filing deadline vary by carrier and facility. Our service team obtains the live schedule rather than relying on a standard cut-off assumption.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, technical name and safety data sheet. DG approval must be secured before cargo delivery; late changes can cause rejection or rebooking.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill-of-lading data, certificate requirements, importer details and any cargo-specific permits must be consistent. Customs inspection, scanning or document review can extend release time.
Inland transport: Confirm container weight, dimensions, axle limits, chassis suitability, road permits, site access and unloading equipment. Oversized or heavy cargo should be surveyed and route-checked before booking.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial description, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, packing method and cargo photos to our service team before requesting a firm routing.
For liquid bulk, tanker or regulated cargo, provide the cargo specification, safety documentation, quantity, temperature and handling requirements early so terminal and vessel compatibility can be checked.
For containers, build schedule buffer around transshipment, customs inspection and inland delivery appointment risk; do not plan factory dispatch only against the vessel’s advertised ETD.
When container or general-cargo acceptance is uncertain, our team can compare alternative Egyptian gateways or hub connections after reviewing final destination, cargo type and required delivery method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is EGAIS the same port reference that should be used for this page?

Yes. This page uses the supplied UN/LOCODE EGAIS for SOKHNA, Egypt. Port, terminal and carrier systems may display additional local facility references, which should be checked before manifest submission.

Q2. Can our container shipment be booked to Sokhna?

It may be possible depending on the current carrier rotation, nominated terminal, equipment, cargo type and final destination. Our service team confirms the live service option instead of assuming a direct call or fixed weekly schedule.

Q3. What is the main risk for dangerous goods?

The main risks are incomplete DG declarations, inconsistent SDS and booking data, late approval and delivery before the terminal accepts the cargo. Submit complete classification and packing information before trucking.

Q4. Does the recorded 14.2 m draught apply to every vessel?

No. It is a recorded port reference from the supplied data. Actual sailing limits depend on vessel dimensions, load condition, channel or anchorage conditions, weather, tide, pilotage and the appointed authority’s instructions.

Q5. How should we plan inland delivery to Cairo or an industrial site?

Provide the exact consignee address, cargo dimensions and weight, delivery equipment requirements and preferred date. Our team then checks truck availability, route restrictions, permits, customs release and site access before confirming the inland plan.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary baseline: The port code, name, country, associated city, coordinates and vessel parameters shown above are taken from the supplied EGAIS port record. The same record provides the approximate location, crude-oil activity and vessel-profile figures. These figures are presented as record-level references and should be reconfirmed with the appointed port or vessel agent before operational use.

External verification scope: For current terminal arrangements, economic-zone context and customs procedures, our service team checks the applicable operator and Egyptian authority information, including dpworld.com and sczone.eg, where relevant to the nominated facility or cargo route.

Commercial limitation: Carrier rotations, terminal acceptance, cut-offs, charges, equipment availability, inspection procedures and transit times are time-sensitive. They are confirmed case by case and are not inferred from the static port record.