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EGDAM Damietta Port
Damietta Port is the major seaport of Damietta, in the city of Damiettain Egypt. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is EGDAM.

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Port Code

EGDAM

Name

Damietta

Country / Region

Egypt

City

Damietta

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Main Port

Latitude

31.4679995

Longitude

31.7609997

Est. Unit Price

$7/m³ Book Now

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Damietta Port (EGDAM) Overview

Damietta is a Mediterranean seaport in Egypt, positioned approximately 8 km west of the entrance to the Damietta branch of the Nile, near Ras El-Bar. It is about 70 km west of Port Said and approximately 250 km east of Alexandria. The port serves as a maritime gateway for the Nile Delta and northern Egyptian markets, handling containerized, general, dry bulk, refrigerated and project-related cargo. Its logistics profile is particularly relevant to agricultural products, fertilizers, furniture, grain, cement and other general cargo. Our service team can coordinate origin booking, documentation review, transshipment planning and inland delivery, while final vessel acceptance, berth allocation and cargo release remain subject to the terminal, carrier and Egyptian authorities.

Item	Recorded information
UN/LOCODE	EGDAM
Country / city	Egypt / Damietta
Coordinates	31.4679995° N, 31.7609997° E
Port profile	Mediterranean commercial seaport with container, general cargo, refrigerated and fishing-related activity

Key Logistics Highlights

Nile Delta access: The location supports distribution into northern Egypt, but inland routing should be planned around urban traffic, vehicle restrictions and consignee access.
Mixed-cargo capability: Containerized cargo operates alongside dry bulk, general cargo, refrigerated cargo and fishing-related activity, so cargo-specific terminal instructions are important.
Agricultural and industrial gateway: Agricultural products, fertilizers, grain, cement, furniture and general cargo are relevant cargo flows.
Large-vessel handling record: The supplied port record lists a maximum recorded vessel length of 367 m, maximum draught of 14.7 m and maximum deadweight of 153,514 t; acceptance must be reconfirmed for each sailing.
Schedule sensitivity: Weather, berth congestion, customs inspection, equipment availability and carrier transshipment decisions may materially affect the actual transit plan.

Facilities & Services

Container Operations

The supplied record identifies a container terminal and container storage area. Our team can arrange FCL or LCL planning subject to carrier acceptance, terminal cut-offs and available equipment.

General and Dry Bulk Cargo

General cargo, grain, cement and fertilizers are relevant to the port profile. Packing, loading sequence, dust control and cargo securing should be matched to the selected berth and handling method.

Refrigerated Cargo

The supplied data identifies dedicated refrigerated-cargo storage. Reefer bookings should include commodity, set point, ventilation, power requirements and temperature-recording instructions before acceptance.

Storage and Inland Delivery

Port-to-door movements normally require coordinated trucking, customs release and consignee appointment. We verify vehicle suitability, delivery access, unloading conditions and any free-time exposure before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning may involve Mediterranean services connecting Egypt with European, North African, Middle Eastern and Asian networks through direct or transshipment arrangements, depending on the carrier’s current network.
For cargo originating in China or other Asian markets, our team compares available Mediterranean routings and transshipment points rather than assuming a direct service to EGDAM.
Actual transit time depends on origin port, carrier rotation, transshipment connection, canal and regional operating conditions, port omission, weather and customs release.
Booking schedules, vessel cut-offs, equipment release and destination delivery windows must be confirmed against the specific sailing; published transit times are planning estimates only.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary Hinterland

Damietta primarily supports the Nile Delta and northern Egyptian consumption and production zones. Deliveries to Cairo and other inland destinations require a separate road-planning review for distance, congestion and consignee receiving capacity.

Export Cargo

Relevant export categories include agricultural products, fertilizers and furniture. Product classification, packaging, moisture protection and phytosanitary or other commodity documents should be reviewed before booking.

Import Cargo

Common import profiles include cement, grain, general cargo and containers. Bulk and bagged cargo require controls for contamination, humidity, weight distribution and discharge arrangements.

Special Cargo

Reefer, oversized, heavy-lift and dangerous goods shipments require early technical approval. Dimensions, gross weight, center of gravity, packing method and handling equipment must be submitted accurately.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Carrier booking cut-off, VGM deadline, shipping-in cut-off and terminal gate-in rules may differ by sailing and equipment type. Our service team confirms the operative cut-off in writing before cargo dispatch.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point, package details and emergency contact. DG approval must be obtained before container loading or port delivery.
Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, certificate of origin and commodity-specific permits should be consistent in description, quantity, weight and HS classification. Egyptian customs or other authorities may request additional documents.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs inspection, seal verification, scanning, demurrage or detention and truck appointment requirements can extend release time. Do not dispatch a truck until release status and delivery instructions are confirmed.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Request a sailing comparison early and provide cargo readiness date, commodity, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, reefer settings or DG details at quotation stage.
For agricultural, grain, fertilizer and cement shipments, verify moisture protection, liner or bag specifications, loading sequence, cargo cleanliness and weight distribution before stuffing.
For FCL cargo, arrange VGM and seal information before the carrier deadline. For LCL cargo, confirm consolidation compatibility, cargo measurement and whether the commodity is acceptable for the planned consolidation.
Keep a contingency option through another Mediterranean gateway or an alternative sailing where cargo is time-sensitive; any diversion must be checked for customs, inland cost and final delivery implications before execution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damietta suitable for both container and bulk cargo?

Yes. The supplied port profile covers container, general cargo, refrigerated cargo and dry-bulk-related flows. The correct service depends on cargo form, handling requirements, vessel schedule and terminal acceptance.

Can you guarantee a fixed transit time to EGDAM?

No. Our team provides a sailing-based estimate after checking the current carrier rotation. Transshipment, port operations, customs, weather and inland delivery can change the actual timeline.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods quotation?

Provide the complete SDS or DG declaration, UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package type, quantity and container details. Carrier and terminal approval is required before dispatch.

What commonly causes inland delivery delays?

Typical causes include incomplete customs documents, inspection selection, release or appointment delays, vehicle access restrictions, consignee unloading limitations and discrepancies in cargo weight or description.

Are the port’s vessel and capacity figures applicable to every sailing?

No. They are port-level figures recorded in the supplied dataset and should not be treated as a guaranteed specification for a particular vessel, berth or service. Our team reconfirms operational limits with the carrier and terminal.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, location description, cargo profile and port-level operating figures shown here are based primarily on the supplied EGDAM port master record. Figures such as berth count, storage areas, annual cargo volume, TEU volume, vessel visits, recorded vessel dimensions and draught are indicative record-level data and require confirmation against the nominated carrier, terminal and local authorities before commercial commitment.

UN/LOCODE reference and country-port coding can be cross-checked through unece.org. Current sailing schedules, cut-offs, terminal instructions, customs requirements, inspection decisions, charges and inland delivery conditions are time-sensitive and must be verified for the specific shipment.

Our service team uses the port record as the initial planning basis and performs shipment-specific confirmation before booking, cargo dispatch, customs filing and final delivery.