DCHC was established in 1986 is located on the western of the port of Damietta. In 1990 DCHC began commercial operations, becoming one of the most important container terminals in the Mediterranean Sea. Through an efficient and up-to-date container terminal in Damietta Port, DCHC performing all container handling related operations, also handling and stevedoring different types of general cargo. DCHC has excellent road and rail links to the main industrial centers of Egypt. DCHC also benefits from its close proximity to the Nile River, which enables cargo to be transported by barge from hinterland.
