It started operation in 1988 by Black & Fitch design company and American firm Harbert for implementation.Storage capacity: 100 thousand tons.Number of cells: 64 cells equipped with a dock to receive ships and a car terminal.Unloading by 2 pneumatic conveyors at a rate of 600 tons / hour.Equipped with a system of fumigation, ventilation and sieves. The wheat is transported to the city of Qena and to the other cities of Upper Egypt by a train of goods that transports wheat to the city of Qena and also is transported by cars