Alexandria Port was established in 1900 BC, and has undergone several developmental stages until the issuance of the decree of the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser of the United Arab Republic No. 3293 of 1966 with the competences and responsibilities of the General Authority of Alexandria Port. Republican Decree No. 494 of 1986 establishing Al-Dekheila Port as the General Authority of Alexandria Port is exclusively responsible for the management of Dekheila Port