Seaport · Egypt
Port of Al Arish
Al Arish (Egypt) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45120). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGAAC
- World Port Index no.
- 45120
- Coordinates
- 31.15°N, 33.83°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Mediterranean
- Other names
- El Arish
- Repairs
- None
- Dry dock
- None
- Railway (slipway)
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 13.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 16.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 12.0 m |
| LNG terminal depth | 12.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Entrance width | 200.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 250.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 40.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 11.2 m |
| Offshore max vessel length | 250.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel beam | 40.0 m |
| Offshore max vessel draft | 11.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
- Beach mooring
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Search and rescue
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 4,200 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,220 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,910 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Arish, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 132 (Enroute) - Eastern Mediterranean.
Frequently asked questions about Al Arish
Where is Port of Al Arish?
Al Arish (Egypt) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 31.15°N, 33.83°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Arish?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGAAC for Al Arish. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Al Arish?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 250.0 m, beam 40.0 m, draft 11.2 m for Al Arish. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Al Arish from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,200 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,910 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ashdod, Port Said (East Port Said), Damietta.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Arish?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Arish through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.