Dekheila Port Breakwater

Safer Harbors, Stronger Trade Alexandria New Breakwaters – Dekheila Port

The Alexandria New Breakwaters in Dekheila Port enhance harbor protection, improve safety and accessibility, and connect Alexandria and Dekheila ports into a unified hub, boosting capacity and reinforcing Egypt’s role in Mediterranean trade.

See Before & After

Project Overview

Client: Ministry of Transportation – Alexandria Port Authority
Location: Dekheila, Alexandria, Egypt
Duration: April 2023 – October 2024
Project Type: Marine Breakwater Construction

This landmark development involves building advanced breakwater systems to safeguard Dekheila Port, improve marine operations, and integrate it seamlessly with Alexandria Port. The result will be a major, unified harbor serving as a strategic gateway for international trade in the Mediterranean.

During excution

Scope of Work

Construction of Western Breakwater – 1,438m length

Construction of Southern Breakwater – 590m length

Foundation works with 30–300kg rock core

Armor layer with 1–3 ton rocks

Final armor with 12.25 & 43‑ton tetrapod blocks

Construction of vertical concrete crown

By delivering world‑class breakwater infrastructure, this project ensures long‑term port protection, doubles operational capacity, and reinforces Egypt’s position as a key player in global maritime trade.