Seaport · Egypt
Port of El-Adabiya
El-Adabiya (Egypt) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48045). It lies on the Gulf of Suez.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGADA
- World Port Index no.
- 48045
- Coordinates
- 29.87°N, 32.47°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Other names
- Al-Adabiyah
- Repairs
- Moderate
- 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 | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 229.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.3 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- 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 | 4,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to El-Adabiya, 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 El-Adabiya
Where is Port of El-Adabiya?
El-Adabiya (Egypt) lies on the Gulf of Suez, at about 29.87°N, 32.47°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of El-Adabiya?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGADA for El-Adabiya. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at El-Adabiya?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 229.0 m, draft 12.3 m for El-Adabiya. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is El-Adabiya from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,270 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,000 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 El-Adabiya?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for El-Adabiya 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.