Port of As Suways (Suez)

The approach to As Suways (Suez) is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) Range Rear Lighthouse at 35.2 NM to the SSE with a nominal range of 6 NM. Other aids include Būr Ibrāhīm (Port Ibrahim) South Mole (35.3 NM SSE), Jazīrat al Khadrā (36.3 NM SSE), Birkat Misallāt (37.5 NM SSE), Birket Mesallet (37.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of As Suways (Suez) is located within the Suez Canal approach — the critical route linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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The Port of As Suways (Suez) is a port in EG. Its UN/LOCODE is EGSUZ — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, EG, are the ISO country code for EG. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of As Suways (Suez) operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

SUEZ PORT (UN/Locode: EGSUZ), Egypt is a seaport located at approximately 29.94683° N, 32.55069° E.

Coordinates: 29.94683° N, 32.55069° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORT TEWFIK — UN/Locode: EGPTK — 29.97000° N, 32.55000° EAL ADABIYAH — UN/Locode: EGADA — 29.88188° N, 32.47168° ESOKHNA — UN/Locode: EGSOK — 29.64762° N, 32.36065° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

Ship suppliers include SENOUSSI FREE ZONE CO., Edwardo Marine Services Co. and castella marine service + more.

Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd, Alkoptan For Shipping and Customs Clearance and marine works and Export and Owner Marine Services.