The Port of Skikda in Algeria is undergoing a major transformation as it implements an expansion and modernization program. The plan, driven by national authorities and executed by the port authority (EPS), centers on the creation of a new container terminal designed to raise overall handling capacity to 600,000 TEU per year, with the new facility initially providing 240,000 /year.
The project is being developed on existing infrastructure originally intended for the expansion of the hydrocarbons port, and converting this general-purpose quay—now 80% complete—was described as a strategic choice enabling faster deployment.
Technical specifications for the planned terminal include a 323-meter berth, a 15.4-meter draft for large-capacity vessels, and a 15-hectare storage area. The port authority intends to equip the facility with three STS quay gantry cranes, ten RTG cranes, three reach stackers, three triplex forklifts, and 24 terminal tractors.
Cargo inspection will rely on two mobile scanners capable of processing 120 units per hour, and a customs inspection area sized for 300 containers per day. A reefer area accommodating 480 units is also planned. Operations are expected to begin around 2027, with the project framed as a means to support Algeria’s maritime trade and strengthen its role on regional routes.
The Port of Skikda is a maritime facility located in northeastern Algeria and operates under national port administration structures. It manages a range of maritime activities, including cargo handling and services linked to industrial sectors established in the Skikda region.
EPS (Entreprise Portuaire de Skikda) is the state-owned company responsible for administering and operating the Port of Skikda. As a legal entity within Algeria’s public port system, it manages port services, infrastructure, and operational planning in coordination with national regulatory authorities.
