Big news from Egypt’s Red Sea coast: Ain Sokhna Port just snagged a spot in the Guinness World Records as the deepest man-made port basin built on land, reaching 19 metres. It’s a milestone that shows how fast Egypt is upgrading its ports for global trade.
Record Depth Highlights Port Expansion
The Guinness certificate reflects major expansion work at Ain Sokhna. The port now has its record-breaking basin and is being upgraded to handle bigger ships and more cargo, putting it on the map as a top logistics hub.
Strategic Location Boosts Trade
Sitting in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), Ain Sokhna is perfectly placed to connect Egypt to the world. The government’s goal? Turn it into a key gateway for imports, exports, and transit trade, making Egypt a bigger player in global supply chains.
Major Excavation and Dredging Works Underway
The port is growing fast with five more basins, each 19 metres deep, adding up to 120 million cubic metres of excavation. Dredging is also underway, with careful planning to make navigation safe and efficient for the biggest ships.
Multimodal Transport Network
Ain Sokhna is a part of a full transport network. A 30-kilometre internal railway links it to national rail lines, roads, dry ports, and logistics zones, making it easier than ever to move goods in and out of the port.
Part of Egypt’s Big Vision 2030
All this fits into Egypt’s Vision 2030:
- 70 km of new quays with depths from 18–25 metres
- Over 100 km total quay length across the country
- A national fleet of 40 ships carrying up to 25 million tonnes a year
The goal is simple: make Egypt a modern, efficient hub for trade.
Future Outlook: A Red Sea Hub
With deeper basins, better connections, and strong international partnerships, Ain Sokhna is on track to become a major Red Sea hub. The port is central to Egypt’s plan to become a regional leader in transport, logistics, and global trade and now it’s officially world-record worthy.
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