Alexandria Port IMDG Code Training Brings Delegation From 15 Countries
Shipping Arabia, November 8, 2026 – Egypt’s Alexandria Port Authority has hosted an international delegation of trainees from 15 Arab and European countries as part of a regional train-the-trainer program focused on the effective implementation of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. The program, coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), aims to strengthen maritime personnel capabilities and improve compliance with international requirements for transporting and handling dangerous goods.
The delegation included representatives of Egypt’s Maritime Transport and Logistics Sector, the IMO Regional Office at Alexandria Port, and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT). The visit provided participants with practical exposure to dangerous goods handling procedures, storage systems, and maritime safety measures within an operational port environment.
The initiative forms part of Egypt’s efforts to strengthen international maritime cooperation and technical knowledge exchange, in line with directives from Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir.
Alexandria Port Strengthens International Maritime Safety Cooperation
The delegation was received by Alexandria Port Authority’s Vice Chairman for Operations on behalf of the authority’s Chairman.
During the reception, the Vice Chairman emphasized the importance of regional training programs in strengthening maritime safety and facilitating the exchange of practical experience among participating countries. He also highlighted the value of familiarizing maritime professionals with operational procedures used by ports to implement international safety requirements.
Alexandria Port Authority reaffirmed its commitment to developing its dangerous goods management systems and improving personnel competencies in accordance with international standards.
The authority also expressed its continued willingness to cooperate with the IMO and maritime institutions from partner countries. Such cooperation aims to share the port’s accumulated operational experience, strengthen international partnerships, and support maritime capacity-building initiatives.
The regional training program focuses on preparing qualified trainers who can transfer knowledge of IMDG Code requirements to maritime institutions and port personnel in their respective countries.
Alexandria Port IMDG Code Training Covers Operational Procedures
The technical visit began with a presentation introducing Alexandria Port, its operational capabilities, and ongoing development projects.
Port representatives then provided an overview of the procedures governing dangerous goods handling, storage, and security within the port.
The presentation examined Alexandria Port’s dangerous goods management framework and the measures used to ensure that hazardous cargo operations comply with relevant international requirements.
These discussions formed part of the practical learning component of the regional training course, allowing participants to connect the provisions of the IMDG Code with their implementation in daily port operations.
The program emphasized the importance of applying standardized procedures to dangerous goods activities while maintaining appropriate safeguards for personnel, cargo, infrastructure, and the surrounding marine environment.
Delegation Inspects Tahya Misr Terminal and Dangerous Goods Facilities
Following the presentations, the delegation conducted a field tour of the Tahya Misr Terminal and designated dangerous goods handling areas at Alexandria Port.
During the inspection, participants examined the procedures used for storing, handling, and securing dangerous cargo. The visit also provided an opportunity to review operational safety arrangements and observe how the port implements relevant international requirements.
The delegation subsequently visited a dangerous goods warehouse operated by LAT, where participants reviewed the facility’s technical equipment and storage systems.
The inspection covered security arrangements and procedures for managing different categories of dangerous goods, giving trainees further insight into the practical application of safety requirements within specialized storage facilities.
By observing these operations firsthand, participants gained experience in how the IMDG Code is implemented in an active port environment. The field visit also supported the program’s objective of transferring technical knowledge and operational experience to maritime authorities and ports in participating countries.
Supporting Maritime Capacity Building and Environmental Protection
Alexandria Port Authority emphasized that the visit reflects its broader commitment to strengthening maritime training, international cooperation, and the exchange of specialized expertise.
The authority highlighted the importance of continued engagement with the IMO and relevant maritime organizations to improve operational practices and develop the capabilities of personnel responsible for dangerous goods management.
These initiatives aim to reinforce maritime safety standards, protect lives and property, safeguard the marine environment, and improve port operational efficiency.
Through its participation in the regional training program, Alexandria Port demonstrated practical approaches to dangerous goods management while supporting the development of maritime safety expertise across the participating countries.
Source: Alexandria Port Authority
