General Description
Location: Skikda is situated 400km E of Algiers.
General overview: There are two port areas, Skikda (Old Port) and Port Methanier (New Port) which is 1nm E of Skikda (see separate entry). Both ports use the same traffic control and anchorage areas. Skikda port is formed by a breakwater 1,615m in length with an entrance 100m wide and handles bulk grain, containers, Ro-Ro's, general cargo and oil products.
Traffic figures: Approx. 22,529,000t of cargo, 13,000TEU and 3,100 vessels handled annually.
Load line zone: Summer.
Max size:
-Tanker Berth P3: LOA 225m, draught 14.0m, 50,000DWT.
Site: http://www.skikda-port.com