Adabiya, Egypt
Adabiya is a key Red Sea port near Suez, serving as a major gateway for bulk cargo and industrial imports to Egypt.
Port Overview
Adabiya Port is located on the western coast of the Gulf of Suez, approximately 17 km south of Suez City, at a strategic maritime crossroads near the southern entrance of the Suez Canal. The port covers a land area of about 1.14 million square meters and features eight berths with a total length of 1,465 meters. While Adabiya is not among Egypt’s largest ports by container volume, it is a vital hub for dry and liquid bulk cargo, handling over 10 million tons annually. Its TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) capacity is modest compared to major Egyptian container ports, as Adabiya’s primary strength lies in bulk and general cargo operations rather than high-volume container traffic. The port’s location makes it a key node for regional trade, especially for commodities moving between the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Egypt’s industrial hinterland.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Adabiya Port features nine berths totaling 1,840 meters, handling mainly dry and liquid bulk cargo, with tank storage capacity exceeding 300,000 tons for chemicals and edible oils. Key terminals include a dry bulk terminal (770 meters berth length, 14-meter depth) and logistics and storage areas. The port is equipped with floating cranes, warehouse storage, and service piers, but does not currently operate automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Future plans include additional dry bulk and multipurpose terminals.
Container Terminals
Adabiya Port in Egypt primarily focuses on bulk cargo rather than containerized cargo. It has eight berths with a total length of 1465 meters, handling dry and liquid bulk cargo. There is no specific information on dedicated container terminals or their automation levels. Major operations involve bulk cargo handling, with significant storage facilities for chemicals and edible oils.
Port Services
- Container handling: Facilities for containerized cargo, including stevedoring and freight forwarding.
- Cargo operations: Handling of dry bulk, liquid bulk, general cargo, heavy and project cargo, oils, chemicals, and livestock.
- Ship services: Bunkering, fresh water supply, provisions, crew change, tug and supply boat services, medical treatment, underwater cleaning, and dirty ballast reception.
- Warehousing: Covered warehouses and open storage areas for various cargo types.
- Customs: On-site customs clearance and related documentation services.
Global Connectivity
Adabiya Port, located on the western Gulf of Suez, is directly connected by road and rail to Cairo and Egypt’s industrial heartlands. It serves as a key gateway for bulk and general cargo, linking with major Egyptian ports such as Ain Sokhna, Port Said, Damietta, Alexandria, and Dekheila. Shipping routes from Adabiya provide access to Red Sea markets, the Arabian Peninsula, and international destinations via the Suez Canal.
Port Statistics
Port: Adabiya, Egypt
TEU Throughput: Approximately 80,400 TEU annually
World Ranking: Not ranked among top global container ports
Number of Berths: 10
Port Area: Classified as large
Shipping Lines: Serves multiple international lines, including general cargo, liquid bulk, dry bulk, and container vessels; connected to major feeder and regional services.
