Alexandria Port Authority

Name

Alexandria Port Authority

Legal name

General Authority of Alexandria Port (الهيئة العامة لميناء الإسكندرية)

Website

https://apa.gov.eg

Company type

Public

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Operations and Maritime Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferry Terminal, Port & Passenger Handling Services (THAEAGAJ), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Port Asset, Maintenance & Facilities Management (EAM/CMMS) (TLAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Port operations
• Maritime logistics
• Cargo handling
• Vessel traffic management
• Cruise terminal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Port Dues and Berthing Fees: Charges levied on vessels for using port facilities including berth fees, pilotage fees, and harbor dues
2. Cargo Handling Services: Revenue from cargo handling operations through specialized terminals for containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and general cargo
3. Cruise Terminal Services: Passenger terminal services including port fees with government-mandated discounts (75% on port fees, 100% on tugboat fees, 50% on agency fees) for cruise vessels
4. Real Estate Leasing: Rental income from commercial spaces including offices, yards, warehouses, and cafeteria facilities within port premises

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Alexandria Port Authority operates and manages Alexandria Port and El-Dekheila Port, providing vessel berthing and pilotage, cargo handling across specialized terminals (containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, general cargo), cruise ship terminal services, real-time vessel tracking, online truck booking, electronic services for shipping agencies, and commercial real estate leasing. The authority handles approximately 60% of Egypt's total exports and imports, supported by a logistics hinterland and multimodal transport connections.

Product overview

Alexandria Port Authority operates as a unified port management platform managing two major ports (Alexandria Port and Dekheila Port) that handle approximately 60% of Egypt's international trade. The offering combines core port management services with digital infrastructure including the SPS Online (Smart Port Solution) electronic services platform, ship tracking systems, truck booking systems, and cruise ship terminal operations. The authority manages specialized terminals including container, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and general cargo facilities, along with development projects such as the Tahia Misr Terminal, Clean Dry Bulk Station, Multi-Storey Garage, Logistics Zone, and Pier 85 expansion. Additional services include investment opportunities (yards, offices, cafeterias), training programs, customer feedback systems, and cruise ship terminal services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Port of Castellon (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2026High-level meeting to enhance economic, logistical, and maritime cooperation between Egypt and Spain. Co-chaired by the Head of Maritime Transport and Logistics Sector and the President of Port of Castellon. Includes participation from Ministry of Transport, SCZONE, Damietta Port Authority, Chamber of Commerce of Castellon, and Spanish companies. Discussions covered trade development, joint investments through maritime transport and logistics corridors.
• People's Republic of China - Consul General in AlexandriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Visit aimed at strengthening cooperation prospects, reviewing investment opportunities, and presenting development projects underway at the port authority. Meeting emphasized the depth of Egyptian-Chinese relations and their continuous development across various fields, especially maritime transport and ports sector.
• Haskoning (International Consulting Company)coreTechnology or Integration · 2 June 2026International experts from Haskoning received at port authority to develop alternative fuel roadmap in Egypt under the GREENVOYAGE 2050 program of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Part of Egypt's green transformation direction and carbon emissions reduction efforts in maritime transport.
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Academic institution partnership providing maritime training and education services, located at port area and serving port operations.
• Belt and Road InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Alexandria Port Authority is part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, supporting China's Maritime Silk Road connection to Mediterranean trade routes. Documentation available regarding Belt and Road cooperation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DP World: UAE-headquartered global marine terminal operator with ~70 terminals across six continents. Comparable as a major port operator handling containers, bulk, and breakbulk; competes with Alexandria for transshipment in the East Med and Red Sea.
• APM Terminals (Maersk): Maersk-owned terminal operator with a global network of container and multi-purpose terminals. Comparable as a port operating platform serving the same liner customers and competing for share in the Mediterranean basin.
• Hutchison Ports: CK Hutchison subsidiary operating container terminals in over 50 ports globally, with a strong Mediterranean footprint. Comparable as a large terminal operator with deep container expertise, including competition for hub volumes on East Med trades.
• PSA International (Port of Singapore Authority): State-linked global terminal operator managing flagship container operations at Singapore plus a portfolio of joint-venture terminals worldwide. Comparable as a state-affiliated port authority with multi-terminal container, bulk, and multi-purpose operations, but with vastly larger global reach.

Direct peers

• Mawani (Saudi Ports Authority): Saudi government authority operating the kingdom's commercial ports, including Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port on the Red Sea. Comparable as a Middle East/North Africa government port authority handling mixed container, bulk, ro-ro, and cruise traffic with similar multi-port jurisdiction structure.
• Damietta Port Authority: Egyptian Mediterranean port authority operating Damietta Port on the Nile delta. Directly comparable as a fellow Egyptian government port authority competing for Mediterranean container, bulk, and general cargo flows, and explicitly mentioned in APA's bilateral engagements.
• Hamburg Port Authority (HPA): German public-law entity managing the Port of Hamburg, one of Europe's largest universal ports. Comparable as a government-affiliated port authority operating container, bulk, and cruise terminals with public-sector governance and a published sustainability/digitization agenda.
• Port Said Port Authority: Egyptian port authority at the northern entrance to the Suez Canal, handling a significant share of Egyptian transshipment and container traffic. Comparable government port authority operating specialized container and general cargo terminals on Egypt's Mediterranean coast.
• Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Bistate US government port authority managing container, bulk, and cruise facilities across the largest US East Coast port complex. Comparable as a government-affiliated port authority with diversified terminal mix, cruise operations, and active real estate / commercial leasing business.

Regional players

• Tanger Med Port Authority: Moroccan government-backed Mediterranean transshipment hub that has rapidly grown container volumes on the West Med. Comparable as a North African state-affiliated port authority pursuing hub status and competing directly for the same liner networks serving Alexandria.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alexandria.port.media
• Xx.com/AlexandriaPort

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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