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Damietta Port handles 30 vessels, thousands of tons of cargo in 24 hours

Source: egyptindependent.com Published Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:54:12 +0000

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Key context: <p>Damietta Port received 15 general cargo and container ships over the past 24 hours, while 15 vessels departed, bringing the total number of ships undergoing loading and unloading operations to 24, and total handled vessels to 30. Damietta Port Authority media center said in a statement on Friday that general cargo exports reached 13,444 tons, comprising &#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com/damietta-port-handles-30-vessels-thousands-of-tons-of-cargo-in-24-hours/">Damietta Port handles 30 vessels, thousands of tons of cargo in 24 hours</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.egyptindependent.com">Egypt Independent</a>.</p> This development from egyptindependent.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Damietta Port received 15 general cargo and container ships over the past 24 hours, while 15 vessels departed, bringing the total number of ships undergoing loading and unloading operations to 24, and total handled vessels to 30. Damietta Port Authority media center said in a statement on Friday that general cargo exports reached 13,444 tons, comprising … The post Damietta Port handles 30 vessels, thousands of tons of cargo in 24 hours appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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