Seaport · Egypt
Port of El Ismailiya
El Ismailiya (Egypt) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48050). It lies on the Suez Canal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGISM
- World Port Index no.
- 48050
- Coordinates
- 30.58°N, 32.28°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Suez Canal; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Other names
- Ismailia
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 | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 1.8 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
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) | 4,280 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,300 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,000 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to El Ismailiya, 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 Ismailiya
Where is Port of El Ismailiya?
El Ismailiya (Egypt) lies on the Suez Canal, at about 30.58°N, 32.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of El Ismailiya?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGISM for El Ismailiya. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is El Ismailiya from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,280 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 Port Said (East Port Said), Ain Sokhna, Damietta.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from El Ismailiya?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for El Ismailiya 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.