Damietta Port receives giant vessel “YANG FAN” with record cargo load

This unprecedented tonnage marks a milestone in Damietta Port’s history, underscoring its growing capacity to accommodate mega-vessels and diverse cargoes with high logistical efficiency.

The YANG FAN is among the world’s largest general cargo ships, measuring 289 meters in length, 45 meters in width, with a draft of nearly 14 meters.

Major General Tarek Adly Abdullah, Chairman of the Damietta Port Authority, hailed the event as a clear testament to the port’s technical and operational readiness. He emphasized that safely receiving such a vessel required precise maneuvering and docking procedures, carried out with exceptional professionalism.

He commended the Authority’s maritime units, services, and pilots for their outstanding efficiency in guiding and berthing the ship, noting that navigational operations were executed with full consideration of the vessel’s dimensions and load.

Unloading operations were conducted using state-of-the-art equipment and advanced technologies provided by Cisco Trans Advanced Logistics, ensuring handling was completed in line with international performance standards.

The Chairman further stressed that this achievement reflects the Authority’s vision to strengthen Damietta Port’s competitiveness regionally and globally, fully aligning with Egypt’s national strategy to modernize the maritime transport sector and position the country as a leading global logistics hub.

He added that the milestone also mirrors the Ministry of Transport’s strategic plan to expand quay lengths and deepen drafts across Egyptian seaports, enabling them to receive the world’s largest vessels.