28 May 2023 | 03:56 PM UTC
Egypt: Authorities close Nuweiba port due to inclement weather, May 28 /update 1
Egyptian port authorities close Nuweiba port due to inclement weather as of evening of May 28. Reconfirm shipments.
Event
Egyptian port authorities closed Nuweiba Port the evening of May 28 due to inclement weather. Officials halted operations around 17:00 EGY as strong winds caused waves between 3-4 meters (10-12 ft); they have not give an estimated time of when port operations will resume. Authorities had previously closed Suez and El-Zaitiyat ports the evening of May 27 due to similar issues. The status of these ports as of late May 28 is unclear.
Associated shipping disruptions are likely to occur through at least the morning of May 29.
Advice
Confirm all shipping services through at least the morning of May 29. Consider using an alternative ports for time-sensitive travel and shipments. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
