Seaport · Egypt
Port of Ras Shukhier
Ras Shukhier (Egypt) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48015). It lies on the Gulf of Suez.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGRSH
- World Port Index no.
- 48015
- Coordinates
- 28.13°N, 33.28°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Red Sea
- Other names
- Aras Shukhayr
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 15.5 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 4,230 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,250 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,980 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ras Shukhier, 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 Shukhier
Where is Port of Ras Shukhier?
Ras Shukhier (Egypt) lies on the Gulf of Suez, at about 28.13°N, 33.28°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ras Shukhier?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGRSH for Ras Shukhier. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ras Shukhier from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,230 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 Shukhier?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ras Shukhier 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.