Sunday, December 21, 2025

The port city of Al Arish--I have actually been through the Suez Canal as a 7 year old on my way home to Rangoon with my parents and siblings.

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Al Arish port – SCZONE
Al Arish Port is a strategically located Egyptian seaport on the Mediterranean, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), undergoing significant development for handling dry bulk and general cargo, aiming to boost trade and logistics for North Sinai and Egypt, while historically, the city of Al Arish (capital of North Sinai) has seen battles and shifts in control, notably during Napoleonic, World War I, and Israeli-Egyptian conflicts.
Key Aspects of Al Arish Port (Modern Development):
Location: Northeast Sinai, on the Mediterranean Sea, near Port Said.
Operator: Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE).
Features: Includes dry bulk and general cargo terminals, service berths, and mooring for fishing vessels, with ongoing expansion including larger berths and new infrastructure.
Purpose: Facilitates trade, cargo handling (dry bulk, general cargo), and serves as an important logistics hub for the region.
Historical Context (City of Al Arish):
Name Origin: "Arish" means "shiels of palm" in Arabic, referencing the palm trees that once shaded the area.
Napoleonic Era: Site of the Siege of El Arish (1799), where French forces captured the Ottoman fort.
Conflicts: Involved in conflicts like the 1956 Suez Crisis, the Six-Day War (1967-1979 occupation by Israel), and returned to Egypt with the 1979 peace treaty.
Significance:
The port's development aims to transform it into a major maritime gateway for North Sinai, enhancing Egypt's trade and economic reach.
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