Seaport · Egypt
Port of El Hamra Oil Terminal
El Hamra Oil Terminal (Egypt) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45175). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGMAH
- World Port Index no.
- 45175
- Coordinates
- 30.98°N, 28.87°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Mediterranean
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 21.6 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Dirty ballast disposal
Communications and connections
- Radio
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) | 4,450 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,470 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,170 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to El Hamra Oil Terminal, 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 El Hamra Oil Terminal
Where is Port of El Hamra Oil Terminal?
El Hamra Oil Terminal (Egypt) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 30.98°N, 28.87°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of El Hamra Oil Terminal?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGMAH for El Hamra Oil Terminal. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is El Hamra Oil Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,450 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,170 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Damietta, Port Said (East Port Said), Ain Sokhna.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from El Hamra Oil Terminal?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for El Hamra Oil Terminal 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.