Port Sudan handles 30 ships and over 26,000 TEUs in June

July 1, 2026 (PORT SUDAN) – The Sea Ports Corporation announced on Wednesday that the Southern Port of Port Sudan achieved strong operational performance in June, receiving 30 ships and handling more than 26,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

The Southern Port serves as Sudan’s main maritime gateway and a vital lifeline for its economy, particularly through its container-handling operations during the ongoing war.

The corporation said in a statement that the container terminal received 30 vessels last month, including 15 container ships and 15 non-container vessels.

Imported containers reached 8,157, equivalent to 13,615 TEUs, which accounted for 52.33% of the total monthly traffic.

Exported containers, including both loaded and empty boxes, totalled 7,436, or 12,404 TEUs, making up 47.67% of the total volume.

The total volume of containers handled in June reached 15,593 boxes, equivalent to 26,019 TEUs.

The state-owned operator said the results reflect its efforts to boost operational efficiency and support foreign trade.

The port has seen recent operational improvements, including the first arrival of ultra-large container ships on Sunday.

Sudan’s main port has previously faced operational bottlenecks that limited its capacity to receive large vessels and affected transhipment activities.

On June 16, Port Sudan resumed transhipment services for the first time in a long time, aimed at reviving cargo storage and re-export to regional ports.

Despite the recent improvements, Port Sudan still requires expansion and deeper berths. The current total berth length is 1,478 meters, with a storage area of 1.48 million square meters, both of which remain limited compared to global standards.