EGALY Port Code Lookup

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EGALY Alexandria?old?port Port
Alexandria?old?port Port is the seaport of Alexandria?old?port, in the city of Alexandria?old?portin Egypt. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is EGALY.

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Port Code

EGALY

Name

Alexandria?old?port

Country / Region

Egypt

City

Alexandria?old?port

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

31.1842450

Longitude

29.8756050

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Alexandria Old Port, Egypt

UN/LOCODE EGALY identifies Alexandria Port in Egypt. The supplied port record names the location “ALEXANDRIA?OLD?PORT” and places it in Alexandria at approximately 29.875605° E, 31.184245° N. It is a Mediterranean commercial seaport positioned on the Nile Delta coast, rather than a Red Sea gateway. The port is associated with Alexandria Port Authority operations and serves Egypt’s principal Mediterranean trade area. The western harbour is the commercial shipping area described in the supplied data; the eastern harbour is comparatively shallow and is not suitable for large-vessel navigation. Our service team treats EGALY as a port-specific planning point: the final terminal, vessel acceptance, cargo release procedure, and inland delivery arrangement must be confirmed against the booking and current carrier instructions.

UN/LOCODE	EGALY
Country / region	Egypt / Mediterranean coast
Port and city name in source data	ALEXANDRIA?OLD?PORT / Alexandria
Coordinates in source data	29.8756050° E, 31.1842450° N
Port type	Seaport with commercial container and general-cargo logistics relevance

Key Highlights

Decision Points for Forwarders

Mediterranean gateway: EGALY is relevant to Egypt-bound cargo routed through the Mediterranean, with onward delivery concentrated in Alexandria and the Nile Delta.
Harbour selection matters: the supplied port description distinguishes the shallow eastern harbour from the commercially used western harbour; the actual loading or discharge facility must be confirmed before quotation.
Customs readiness is critical: consignee registration, commercial documentation, cargo description and import controls should be checked before the vessel arrives.
Inland planning is route-sensitive: Alexandria urban traffic, gate appointments, truck availability and destination restrictions can affect final delivery more than the ocean leg.
Use operational cut-offs, not generic schedules: carrier booking confirmation, terminal receiving windows and documentation cut-offs should govern the shipment plan.

Facilities & Services

Cargo Handling Scope

Containerized cargo: standard FCL and LCL planning is applicable where the booked carrier or consolidator accepts the commodity and selected terminal. Equipment release, VGM submission and terminal receiving instructions must be checked per booking.
General and project cargo: breakbulk, machinery and oversized units require advance review of dimensions, lifting points, packing condition, weight distribution and road delivery feasibility.
Port-side storage: container yards, warehouses and examination locations are subject to the appointed terminal, customs status and available capacity. Free-time and storage charges must be confirmed in writing.
Customs examination: cargo may be directed to inspection or documentary review. Our service team can coordinate document matching, inspection attendance and release follow-up with the consignee and local agent.
Road distribution: Alexandria and nearby industrial areas are generally served by truck. Delivery planning should account for vehicle type, urban access, driver documentation, appointment requirements and empty-equipment return instructions.
Special cargo: temperature-controlled, dangerous, oversized and high-value shipments require pre-acceptance confirmation; facility capability and handling windows should never be assumed from the port code alone.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Schedule Planning

Common trade orientation: Egypt-bound cargo may be planned from Asian, European, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and other international origins through carrier networks serving the Egyptian Mediterranean coast. The exact service may be direct, transshipped or feeder-connected.
Transshipment exposure: where no suitable direct service is available, the routing can involve a Mediterranean or regional hub. Additional port calls, relay timing and equipment availability may change the end-to-end schedule.
Time-control factors: vessel rotation changes, blank sailings, canal or weather conditions, terminal receiving windows, customs inspection, documentation discrepancies and inland truck availability can all affect delivery.
Quotation practice: our service team provides a carrier-specific routing and transit indication only after confirming origin, destination, commodity, equipment, sailing window and final delivery location. Transit time is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery commitment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Market Coverage and Commodity Profile

Primary hinterland: Alexandria, the Nile Delta and connected Egyptian consumption and industrial centres are the natural focus for port-origin and port-destination logistics.
Manufacturing and distribution: the port supports cargo for trading companies, food-related supply chains, industrial users, construction activity and general distribution; the final commodity classification remains the importer’s responsibility.
Typical container flows: consumer goods, machinery, spare parts, packaging materials, industrial inputs and agricultural or food-related cargo may move in containers, subject to Egyptian import controls and commodity-specific requirements.
Project and conventional cargo: heavy equipment, steel products, vehicles, plant components and other non-containerized cargo require a separate handling and inland feasibility review.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Arrival Controls and Risk Management

Cut-offs: shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export customs data and terminal receiving cut-offs vary by carrier, voyage and terminal. Our service team recommends setting an internal deadline earlier than the published carrier cut-off.
Import documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading data, certificate or permit requirements and importer details must be consistent. Egyptian import procedures may require electronic filing or pre-arrival data; the consignee and licensed customs broker should confirm the current requirement before shipment.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, technical name where required, safety documentation and container details before booking. Carrier and terminal acceptance must be obtained in advance.
Inspection and delivery: customs examination, documentary queries, demurrage, detention, storage and truck waiting costs may arise when declarations or cargo descriptions are incomplete. Delivery should proceed only after release status and terminal collection instructions are confirmed.

Operational requirements can change by commodity, consignee, carrier and terminal. Our service team uses the booking confirmation and local agent’s current instructions as the controlling references.

Shipping Tips

Practical Recommendations from Our Service Team

Send the full cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight, equipment type, temperature requirements and final delivery address.
Request terminal and carrier confirmation before committing to the customer’s delivery date, especially for hazardous, refrigerated, oversized or examination-sensitive cargo.
Use export-grade packaging, moisture protection and clear package marks. For machinery or project cargo, provide lifting drawings, centre-of-gravity information and a lashing plan when applicable.
Prepare a contingency option through another Egyptian gateway or an alternative Mediterranean routing only after comparing customs destination, inland cost, equipment availability and consignee acceptance.

Frequently Asked Questions

EGALY Handling FAQ

Is EGALY a Red Sea port?

No. EGALY refers to Alexandria on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. The supplied record labels the broader area as “Middle East Red Sea,” but the port’s geographic position and described harbour are Mediterranean; our quotations follow the port code and location data.

Can the name “ALEXANDRIA?OLD?PORT” be used directly on shipping documents?

Use the carrier’s booking confirmation and the accepted UN/LOCODE, EGALY, as the primary reference. The unusual question-mark separators in the supplied name should be verified with the carrier, consignee and customs broker before bill of lading issuance.

Does every EGALY booking use the same terminal?

Not necessarily. Terminal assignment depends on carrier service, vessel call, cargo type and current port instructions. Our service team confirms the actual facility, receiving window and delivery procedure after booking acceptance.

What commonly delays cargo after arrival?

Typical causes include inconsistent invoice or packing-list data, incomplete import documentation, customs inspection, missing permits, delayed consignee instructions, terminal storage exposure and limited truck availability. Early document review reduces avoidable delay.

Can your team arrange inland delivery from Alexandria?

Yes. Our service team can assess FCL, LCL, conventional and special-cargo delivery requirements, subject to destination, cargo dimensions, customs release, equipment availability and current road-access conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference Boundary

Primary port identifiers: supplied port record, including UN/LOCODE EGALY, port name, country, city, coordinates and the stated east/west harbour description.

Government maritime reference: Egypt’s Ministry of Transport domain, mot.gov.eg.

Customs and import-control reference: Egyptian Customs domain, customs.gov.eg.

Verification boundary: carrier schedules, terminal assignment, cut-offs, vessel acceptance, charges, customs procedures and inland restrictions are time-sensitive. Our service team verifies these items against the active booking, appointed local agent, carrier and consignee instructions rather than treating this page as a tariff or guaranteed schedule.