Seaport · Egypt
Port of Al Qusayr
Al Qusayr (Egypt) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47970). It lies on the Red Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGAQU
- World Port Index no.
- 47970
- Coordinates
- 26.10°N, 34.28°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Other names
- Kosseir; Quesir
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 4,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,200 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,950 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Al Qusayr, 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. 172 (Enroute) - Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Frequently asked questions about Al Qusayr
Where is Port of Al Qusayr?
Al Qusayr (Egypt) lies on the Red Sea, at about 26.10°N, 34.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Al Qusayr?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGAQU for Al Qusayr. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Al Qusayr from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,950 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Aqaba, Ain Sokhna, Port Said (East Port Said).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Al Qusayr?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Al Qusayr 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.