Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company

Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company S.A.E. (often abbreviated ACCHCo) is an Egyptian port operator and the first specialized container handling company established in Egypt. Founded in 1984 to provide all activities related to container handling, the company is headquartered in Alexandria and operates two main terminals: the Alexandria Terminal in Alexandria Port and the El Dekheila Terminal in Dekheila Port. The El Dekheila terminal began operations in 1996, while the Alexandria terminal obtained its quality certificates in 1998. The company describes itself as "Egypt's leading containers handling company on the Mediterranean Sea" and aims to be the first preferred choice for customers locally and regionally. The company's core business is container and cargo handling, including stevedoring, storage, and related logistics services. Its Alexandria Terminal has a present throughput capacity of 500 thousand TEU (up from a design capacity of 160 thousand TEU), while the El Dekheila Terminal has a present throughput capacity of one million TEU. The terminals are equipped with specialized depots for LCL (less than container load) cargo, hazardous cargo containers, and export stuffing yards. Both terminals feature freight train stations with their own loading and discharging yards, linked by rail to main ports and dry ports inside Egypt. The company also offers e-services such as container tracking and truck entrance requests for both companies and individuals. ACCHCo is publicly listed on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) and is a member of the EGX 30 index. Its major shareholders include the Holding Company for Maritime & Land Transport (35.369%), Alpha Oryx Limited (32%), Saudi Egyptian Investment Co. (20%), and the General Authority for Alexandria Port (7.631%), with a free float of 5%. In 2025, the company was ranked 29th on Forbes' list of the 50 most valuable companies in Egypt. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications for quality, safety, and environment. Its mission emphasizes customer satisfaction, competitive prices, acquisition of modern equipment, safety and occupational health, and environmental protection.

Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (ACCHCo) was established in 1984 as the first specialized container handling company in Egypt, created to provide all activities related to container handling. The company began operations at the Alexandria Terminal in Alexandria Port. In 1996, the El Dekheila Terminal in Dekheila Port was opened, expanding the company's capacity and reach. The Alexandria Terminal obtained quality certificates in 1998, reflecting the company's commitment to international standards. Over the decades, ACCHCo has grown to become a leading container handling company on the Mediterranean Sea, with a present throughput capacity of 500 thousand TEU at the Alexandria Terminal (up from a design capacity of 160 thousand TEU) and one million TEU at the El Dekheila Terminal. The company has invested in modern equipment, terminal operating systems, and rail connections to facilitate trade. It holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. ACCHCo is publicly listed on the Egyptian Exchange and is a constituent of the EGX 30 index. In 2025, it was ranked 29th on Forbes' list of the 50 most valuable companies in Egypt. Its major shareholders include the Holding Company for Maritime & Land Transport (35.369%), Alpha Oryx Limited (32%), Saudi Egyptian Investment Co. (20%), and the General Authority for Alexandria Port (7.631%), with a free float of 5%.

• 2025

  Ranked 29th on Forbes' list of the 50 most valuable companies in Egypt.

• 1998

  Alexandria Terminal obtained quality certificates.

• 1996

  El Dekheila Terminal opened in Dekheila Port.

• 1984

  Company established as Egypt's first specialized container handling company.

Egypt's first specialized container handling company and a leading terminal operator on the Mediterranean, emphasizing safety, quality, and competitive pricing.

• Container handling

  Loading, unloading, and transshipment of containers at Alexandria and El Dekheila terminals.

• Cargo handling

  Handling of general cargo, including LCL and hazardous cargo.

• Storage and warehousing

  Storage capacity of 15,500 TEU at Alexandria and 27,000 TEU at El Dekheila.

• Reefer services

  1,050 reefer connections at Alexandria and 1,500 at El Dekheila.

• Ro/Ro services

  Ro/Ro quay length of 164 m at Alexandria and part of the main quay at El Dekheila.

• Rail freight connections

  Freight train stations inside each terminal, linked to main ports and dry ports.

• E-services

  Container tracking and truck entrance requests for companies and individuals.

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