Seaport · Egypt
Port of As Suways
As Suways (Egypt) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48040). It lies on the Gulf of Suez.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGSUZ
- World Port Index no.
- 48040
- Coordinates
- 29.97°N, 32.55°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Other names
- Port Suez
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Medium
- Railway (slipway)
- Large
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 18.6 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- 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) | 4,270 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,290 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,990 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to As Suways, 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 As Suways
Where is Port of As Suways?
As Suways (Egypt) lies on the Gulf of Suez, at about 29.97°N, 32.55°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of As Suways?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGSUZ for As Suways. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is As Suways from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,270 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,990 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ain Sokhna, Port Said (East Port Said), Damietta.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from As Suways?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for As Suways 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.