The port of Damietta located 10Km West of the Nile, and 70km west of Port Said. The port`s basin is connected of the Nile by a canal to facilitate access to inland navigation. Although mainly acting as a transshipment port, the port of Damietta offers excellent access to Egyptian transport infrastructure allowing easy access to local markets and exporters. 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. DCHC is jointly owned by the holding company for Maritime and inland transportation (HCMIT) (42%), Damietta port Authority (25.0%), the Canal Company for Shipping Agency (20.0%), Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Company 3% and private sector/individuals (10.0%). 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.