Seaport · Egypt
Port of Ras Gharib
Ras Gharib (Egypt) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48020). It lies on the Gulf of Suez.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGRAG
- World Port Index no.
- 48020
- Coordinates
- 28.35°N, 33.10°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- 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) | 4,240 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,260 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,980 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ras Gharib, 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 Ras Gharib
Where is Port of Ras Gharib?
Ras Gharib (Egypt) lies on the Gulf of Suez, at about 28.35°N, 33.10°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Gharib?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGRAG for Ras Gharib. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ras Gharib from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,240 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,980 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Ain Sokhna, Aqaba, Port Said (East Port Said).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ras Gharib?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ras Gharib 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.