Seaport · Egypt
Port of Nuwaybi'
Nuwaybi' (Egypt) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 47960). It lies on the Gulf of Aqaba.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGNUW
- World Port Index no.
- 47960
- Coordinates
- 28.97°N, 34.65°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Aqaba; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Other names
- Nuwaybi'a; Nuweiba El Muzeima
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
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) | 4,160 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,180 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,900 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Nuwaybi', 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 Nuwaybi'
Where is Port of Nuwaybi'?
Nuwaybi' (Egypt) lies on the Gulf of Aqaba, at about 28.97°N, 34.65°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Nuwaybi'?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGNUW for Nuwaybi'. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Nuwaybi' from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,160 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,900 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Aqaba, Ain Sokhna, Ashdod.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Nuwaybi'?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Nuwaybi' 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.