The Egyptian port of Damietta has reported a significant movement of ships over the past 24 hours. According to the Damietta Port Authority, 8 new ships arrived at the port, while 5 ships departed, bringing the total number of vessels currently docked to 30. This activity is a significant indicator of the port's ongoing role in facilitating maritime trade.
The port's cargo handling operations also saw substantial activity, with a total of 5536 truck movements recorded for both incoming and outgoing cargo. The port's grain silo and private sector warehouses currently hold 1936 tons of grain. Additionally, the port handled 448 export containers, 1067 import containers, and 3146 transit containers.
The port witnessed a considerable volume of general cargo being exported and imported. A total of 11200 tons of general cargo was exported, comprising 7500 tons of urea, 1100 tons of gypsum, 1300 tons of molasses, and 1300 tons of various other goods. In contrast, 64687 tons of general cargo were imported, including 30500 tons of corn, 2298 tons of soybeans, 1830 tons of lentils, 5200 tons of scrap metal, 8568 tons of iron, and 15700 tons of sugar.
The port's export activities included the shipment of Egyptian products to 12 countries via the Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) line connecting Damietta to the Italian port of Trieste. The RORO vessel Gallipoli Seaways departed after handling 3723 tons of cargo, including vegetables, fruits, aluminum cables, textiles, clothing, car parts, and other goods destined for various European and African countries.
The cargo on board the Gallipoli Seaways was diverse, including export goods bound for Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, England, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Morocco, France, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Spain. This highlights the port's strategic importance in facilitating trade between Egypt and multiple international destinations.
In terms of commodity-specific handling, the port's import cargo included 591 tons of wood. The variety of goods being handled at the port underscores its role as a critical hub for international trade and commerce. The port's efficient operations and extensive connectivity make it an attractive option for shipping lines and cargo owners.
The ongoing activity at Damietta port is a positive indicator of Egypt's maritime trade performance. With 30 ships currently docked and a significant volume of cargo being handled, the port continues to play a vital role in the country's economy. The port's management and staff are working to ensure smooth operations and efficient service delivery to all stakeholders.
Key points
- The port of Damietta handled 13 ship movements over 24 hours.
- Egyptian products were exported to 12 countries via the RORO line.
- The port currently has 30 vessels docked.
