Dekheila port is a natural extension to Alexandria Port due to the increasing volume of container movement in Alexandria as well as increased growth of population, increased industrial development, and free zones in Alexandria’s west Delta.
The site was chosen for many economical and geographical reasons, mainly;

1) It’s gulf shape and depth will decrease purification costs.
2) The area is semi-sandy saving money for buildings and rubble.
3) The extended area is enough for future projects.
4) Ability to link the site with national roads and railways.
5) Site is near to important amenities such as El Dekheila Iron & Steele, free zones and electrical generating project,   thus saving transportation costs for materials.

Navigational channels: they are 1.5 miles long, 25 meters wide, 24 meters deep. Rotation Circle: can be found in front of berths and for manoeuvres.  Its diameter is 750 meters with a depth of 20 meters.

El Dekheila port Authority follows Alexandria port Authority 106 Horreya St., Alexandria, Egypt.

Tel : (2 03) 3091858 - 3091852
Fax : (2 03) 3088286