In line with the Egyptian state's direction towards strengthening international relations and enhancing cooperation in the fields of maritime transport and logistics, and following the directives of Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Transport, the Alexandria Port Authority received a high-level Russian government delegation headed by Mr. Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the Russian President and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Council, and Mr. Igor
As part of the Alexandria Port Authority's commitment to developing its work system and improving operational efficiency, a coordination meeting was held today, chaired by Rear Admiral/Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Operations. Participants included members of the port community from warehousing companies, clients, representatives of regulatory bodies, customs brokers, shipping companies, the export and import customs department, and the Central Administration for Compliance Technology at Customs, which is responsible for radiation detection. The meeting aimed to discuss ways to improve the work environment within the port and to identify any obstacles that might…
As part of the integrated efforts of state agencies concerned with tourism, and in implementation of the directives of the political leadership to promote tourism and the instructions of the Ministry of Transport, Alexandria Port welcomed the cruise ship Seven Seas Grandeur with a total of 1,300 passengers.
The Alexandria Port Authority witnessed the arrival of 29 ships and the departure of 16 ships in the past 24 hours, with all operational and technical departments functioning smoothly. The total number of ships currently at berth is 39, reflecting the efficiency of the operational system and the smooth flow of vessel entry and exit according to planned schedules. This is achieved through ongoing
In an effort to boost trade and support supply chains for industrial sectors, Dekheila Port welcomed the vessel THEOSKEPASTI on its maiden voyage, part of a series of planned trips. This reflects ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and accommodate large vessels. The THEOSKEPASTI, flying the Liberian flag, is a large dry bulk carrier with a capacity of approximately 72,000 tons of coal. It measures 225 meters in length and 32 meters in width.
As part of the integrated efforts of state agencies concerned with tourism, and in implementation of the directives of the political leadership to encourage tourism, and the instructions of the Ministry of Transport, the Port of Alexandria welcomed the cruise ship AIDA STELLR with a total of 2,780 passengers.
Port operations and navigation at Alexandria Port Authority witnessed significant activity over the past 24 hours, with all operational and technical departments functioning smoothly. A total of 50 vessels were currently at berth, with 18 arriving vessels and 13 departing vessels. This reflects the efficiency of the operational system and the smooth flow of vessels entering and leaving according to the planned navigation schedules.
As part of the integrated efforts of state tourism agencies, and in implementation of the political leadership's directives to encourage tourism and the instructions of the Ministry of Transport, the port of Alexandria received two cruise ships during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, with a total of 2,109 passengers, at the start of the 2026 season. The ship ASTORIA GRANDE docked at the passenger terminal on Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, arriving for a tourist visit to the port, carrying 1,118 passengers.
The Alexandria Port Authority received the ferries GRANDE SYEZIA and ANJI VIRTUE on Friday, March 20, 2026. These are modern Ro-Ro vessels that recently joined the global merchant fleet in 2025, reflecting the port's technical and operational readiness to receive the latest and largest maritime units of all types. Port officials received the ferries, which moored at the specialized Ro-Ro cargo berths.
The Alexandria Port Authority today welcomed the giant vessel WEN JING KOU (IMO registration number 9997555), one of the world's largest LNG-powered Ro-Ro vessels, in an event that reflects the port's technical and operational readiness to receive the latest and largest environmentally friendly marine vessels. The vessel was received by the Alexandria Port Authority's leadership, headed by Rear Admiral, Chairman of the Board, and docked