Seaport · Egypt
Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)
Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) (Egypt) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 45172). It lies on the Mediterranean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- EGSKT
- World Port Index no.
- 45172
- Coordinates
- 31.06°N, 29.67°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Egypt Mediterranean
- Repairs
- None
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 21.6 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Dirty ballast disposal
Communications and connections
- 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) | 4,410 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 4,430 nm |
| Hai Phong | 4,130 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sidi Kerir (Kurayr), 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 Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)
Where is Port of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)?
Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) (Egypt) lies on the Mediterranean Sea, at about 31.06°N, 29.67°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE EGSKT for Sidi Kerir (Kurayr). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 4,410 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 4,130 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 Sidi Kerir (Kurayr)?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sidi Kerir (Kurayr) 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.