Shipping Arabia, October 26, 2026 – Alexandria Port Authority has held discussions with a Spanish delegation representing the Port of Barcelona, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Mercabarna to explore closer cooperation in maritime transport, trade, investment and logistics between Egypt and Spain. The talks included a proposal to establish a memorandum of understanding between Alexandria Port and the Port of Barcelona.
The meeting took place under the directives of Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, as part of efforts to strengthen Egyptian-Spanish relations and expand cooperation in maritime and logistics activities. Representatives of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and senior officials from Alexandria Port Authority also participated.
The authority’s Deputy Chairman for Operations welcomed the delegation on behalf of its Chairman, alongside the Deputy Chairman for Investment and other senior officials. During the meeting, the Egyptian side emphasized the longstanding relationship between Egypt and Spain and the importance of strengthening cooperation between ports and business institutions across the Mediterranean.
Alexandria Port and Port of Barcelona Discuss Potential Cooperation Agreement
A central topic of the discussions was the possibility of concluding a memorandum of understanding between Alexandria Port Authority and the Port of Barcelona. The proposed agreement would identify specific areas of cooperation, establish implementation mechanisms and support knowledge exchange between the two ports.
Egyptian officials emphasized the importance of building on existing cooperation with the Port of Barcelona and developing a more structured partnership. Such an arrangement would provide a framework for exploring joint initiatives and strengthening institutional ties between the Egyptian and Spanish maritime sectors.
The discussions also addressed opportunities to expand bilateral trade, exchange operational and logistics expertise, and identify potential joint projects. Both sides examined how closer coordination between port authorities and business organizations could support economic interests and strengthen logistics integration across the Mediterranean.
Spanish Business Institutions Explore Trade and Logistics Opportunities
The participation of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Mercabarna extended the discussions beyond port-to-port cooperation to include wider commercial and logistics activities.
Participants explored ways to strengthen communication between maritime institutions and business organizations in both countries. They also discussed opportunities to leverage the operational and logistics capabilities of Egyptian and Spanish ports to facilitate trade flows, encourage investment and develop services supporting maritime transport and supply chains.
The talks highlighted the importance of connecting port operations with commercial activities and identifying opportunities for joint initiatives involving maritime and business stakeholders.
The involvement of representatives from the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce provided an additional platform for discussing trade and investment opportunities between Egyptian and Spanish business communities.
Alexandria Port Presents Development Projects and Future Plans
During the meeting, Alexandria Port Authority presented an overview of the port’s operational and logistics capabilities, ongoing development projects and future plans.
The presentation outlined the port’s development vision and examined opportunities for cooperation with Spanish partners. Discussions focused on strengthening Alexandria Port’s contribution to Egypt’s foreign trade and improving connections with regional and international markets.
Both sides also considered how the capabilities of Egyptian and Spanish ports could support closer commercial ties and create opportunities for cooperation in maritime transport, logistics and supply chain services.
Following the discussions, the Spanish delegation participated in a field tour of Alexandria Port, providing an opportunity to observe the port’s facilities and operations.
At the conclusion of the visit, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining coordination and developing the opportunities identified during the meeting. They also expressed their intention to translate the discussions into practical initiatives and joint projects that support trade, investment and stronger Egyptian-Spanish partnerships in maritime transport and logistics.
Source: Alexandria Port Authority
