Damietta Port has been active, handling 22 container ships and general cargo in the past 24 hours. It imported 18,200 tons of corn and exported various commodities such as cement, urea, salt, phosphate, and 'di-ammonium'. The port also exported agricultural products to several countries and is used for various types of cargo berths. It is one of Egypt's oldest ports, with a history dating back to Pharaoh times.