Alexandria Port handles 41 vessels, 5,189 TEUs in 24hrs

The Alexandria Port Authority recorded 41 vessel movements over a 24-hour period, comprising 32 arrivals and 9 departures, with 38 vessels active or berthed at the quays.

Alexandria Port handles 41 vessels, 5,189 TEUs in 24hrs

Cargo handling across the ports of Alexandria and El-Dekheila totalled approximately 115,200 tonnes over the same period, split between 59,000 tonnes of outbound cargo and 56,200 tonnes of inbound cargo.

Container throughput reached 5,189 TEUs, comprising 2,283 outbound, 2,104 inbound and 802 transit containers.

Truck movements through the gates of both ports totalled 8,960, with 4,642 entries and 4,318 exits recorded.

The Alexandria Port Authority said the figures reflected coordination among entities operating at the port, contributing to loading and unloading rates and reduced vessel waiting times.

The authority added that it continues to invest in operational systems and technology to improve efficiency, alongside adherence to occupational health, safety and environmental standards across its sites.