Damietta Alliance and Port of Koper Explore Cooperation to Strengthen Egyptian Trade
Shipping Arabia, November 10, 2026 – Damietta Alliance Container Terminals (DACT) hosted representatives from Slovenia’s Port of Koper (Luka Koper), Hapag-Lloyd Egypt and other maritime industry stakeholders to discuss potential cooperation aimed at strengthening trade connectivity and supporting Egypt’s import and export activities.
The visit, held on November 4, brought together representatives of the participating organizations to explore opportunities for strategic partnerships, mutual growth and operational development. Discussions also addressed the role of port infrastructure and logistics capabilities in facilitating the movement of Egyptian cargo, particularly agricultural exports and refrigerated commodities.
According to DACT, the Port of Koper is one of Egypt’s key gateways for agricultural exports to Eastern Europe. This trade relationship formed an important part of the discussions, highlighting opportunities for cooperation between the Egyptian container terminal and the Slovenian port.
Exploring Opportunities for Port and Trade Cooperation
The visiting delegation included senior representatives from the Port of Koper and Marwan El Sammak, representing Hapag-Lloyd Egypt, alongside other maritime industry stakeholders.
DACT Chief Operating Officer Andreas Russler and Chief Financial Officer Mohamed El Nakib welcomed the delegation to the terminal and participated in discussions on potential areas of future cooperation.
The meeting focused on strengthening strategic partnerships and identifying opportunities for mutual growth and operational development. Participants also explored how cooperation among ports, shipping companies and other industry stakeholders could support Egypt’s foreign trade activities.
A particular area of interest was the movement of Egyptian agricultural products and refrigerated cargo. DACT highlighted the importance of efficient cargo handling and logistics solutions in supporting these trade flows, particularly given the Port of Koper’s role in serving Egyptian agricultural exports destined for Eastern European markets.
Terminal Infrastructure and Logistics Capabilities
Following the discussions, the delegation toured Damietta Alliance Container Terminals to examine its operational capabilities, infrastructure and logistics solutions.
The visit provided an opportunity for DACT to showcase its terminal facilities and approach to efficient cargo handling, including the movement of Egyptian imports, exports and refrigerated commodities.
Visitors also received an overview of the terminal’s infrastructure and the logistics solutions designed to meet customer requirements and support supply chain operations.
The terminal tour complemented the earlier discussions by giving participating stakeholders an opportunity to examine DACT’s capabilities and explore potential areas of operational cooperation.
Supporting Egypt’s Export Sector
DACT emphasized its commitment to strengthening cooperation with international ports and maritime industry stakeholders as part of its wider efforts to support Egypt’s foreign trade.
The company also highlighted its focus on operational excellence, logistics efficiency and the development of partnerships that contribute to the growth of Egypt’s export sector.
The discussions with representatives of the Port of Koper, Hapag-Lloyd Egypt and other industry participants reflected DACT’s ongoing efforts to identify opportunities for future cooperation and support the movement of Egyptian products into international markets.
Source: Damietta Alliance Container Terminals
