Shipping Arabia, October 20, 2026 – Egypt’s Tahya Misr Multipurpose Terminal at Alexandria Port has received the general cargo vessel LAWIN ARROW, with a reported tonnage of approximately 63,000 tons and a draft of 13.5 meters. The vessel’s arrival marks a new operational milestone for the terminal, which began operations in 2023, as it continues expanding its cargo-handling capabilities and upgrading its equipment.
According to sources at Alexandria Port cited by Al Mal, LAWIN ARROW berthed at the terminal’s southern quay. The vessel is among the most significant general cargo ships handled by the facility since its inauguration, becoming the first reported general cargo vessel to arrive with a draft of approximately 13.5 meters.
The terminal is managed by Egypt Maritime Ports Company, which has continued developing its operations to accommodate growing cargo activity.
Tahya Misr Terminal Expands Handling Capacity With New Cranes
Alongside the vessel’s arrival, Tahya Misr Terminal has strengthened its cargo-handling capabilities with the addition of two mobile harbor cranes (MHCs), delivered during the week preceding the report.
The new equipment brings the terminal’s reported crane fleet to four ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and two mobile harbor cranes, marking another step in its capacity expansion.
Mobile harbor cranes provide flexible cargo-handling capabilities, allowing terminals to load and discharge vessels using equipment that can move between operating positions.
The additional cranes are expected to support the terminal’s operational expansion and increase its ability to accommodate cargo-handling demand.
In a company statement cited by Al Mal, Egypt Maritime Ports Company reported rapid growth in container volumes since the terminal began commercial operations. The company said this growth reflects increasing customer demand and the facility’s expanding role in Egypt’s container shipping market and the wider region.
Located at Alexandria Port, Tahya Misr Terminal serves as a gateway for Egyptian trade and an important transport facility in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Digital Truck Registration Improves Port Logistics Efficiency
In a related development, Dr. Amr El Samadouni, Secretary-General of the International Transport and Logistics Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, highlighted improvements in truck operations at Tahya Misr Terminal following the introduction of a digital truck pre-registration system.
El Samadouni said the system has successfully reduced truck waiting times, representing an important step toward improving Egypt’s transport and logistics sector and increasing cargo-handling efficiency at ports.
He explained that digital solutions for managing truck movements help reduce congestion and accelerate cargo entry and exit procedures. These improvements also contribute to lowering operating costs for importers and exporters, supporting the competitiveness of Egyptian trade in international markets.
El Samadouni emphasized that digital transformation in ports is no longer simply a technological improvement. Instead, it has become an essential requirement for improving supply chain efficiency and logistics services, particularly as regional and international ports compete to attract trade volumes and investment.
Calls for Wider Integration of Port Digital Systems
Building on the improvements achieved at Tahya Misr Terminal, El Samadouni called for expanding successful digital initiatives across Egypt’s maritime and logistics sector.
He specifically highlighted the importance of integrating truck pre-registration systems with terminal operating systems and customs clearance platforms.
According to El Samadouni, stronger integration between these systems would facilitate cargo movements, improve service quality for importers and exporters, and further reduce logistical inefficiencies.
Such measures would also support Egypt’s efforts to strengthen its position as a regional transport and logistics hub.
El Samadouni stressed the need for continued investment in digital infrastructure and the development of logistics services to support national objectives. These include increasing exports, reducing trade costs and transforming Egyptian ports into integrated centers for logistics services and transit trade.
The developments at Tahya Misr Terminal, including its ability to accommodate general cargo vessels with a 13.5-meter draft, additional handling equipment and improvements in digital truck management, reflect the facility’s ongoing operational development at Alexandria Port.
Source: Al Mal
