Egypt

Shipping Arabia, October 26, 2026 – Alexandria Port Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hassan Allam Utilities and Al Tarek Capital Real Estate Asset Management to study the establishment, development and operation of an integrated Dekheila Port logistics hub covering 273,008 square meters in the port’s western hinterland.

The proposed facility will serve as a regional and international center for distribution, re-export and value-added logistics services. It forms part of Egypt’s strategy to strengthen its position as a regional hub for transport, logistics and transit trade while expanding private-sector participation in port development and investment.

Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, witnessed the signing ceremony, which brought together senior government officials and representatives of Hassan Allam Holding. The project is intended to strengthen Dekheila Port’s competitiveness and support its role as a regional trade and logistics gateway in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Dekheila Port Logistics Hub to Provide Integrated Services

The proposed Dekheila Port logistics hub will combine cargo handling and storage operations with distribution, re-export and other value-added activities. The project aims to create an integrated platform that supports trade movements and provides additional services for cargo passing through the port.

According to the Ministry of Transport, the planned facility will offer warehousing, cargo handling, distribution, re-export, final product preparation and light industrial activities. These services are intended to generate added value for traded goods while improving the efficiency of logistics operations.

The project will also seek to improve services available to exporters and importers, attract new investments and increase regional and international cargo flows through Dekheila Port.

By integrating logistics and industrial activities with port operations, the development is expected to support Egypt’s participation in international supply chains and provide businesses with wider opportunities to access regional and global markets.

The planned facility will occupy 273,008 square meters within the western hinterland of Dekheila Port, providing space for the proposed range of logistics, distribution and value-added services.

Ministry of Transport Advances Port Development Strategy

El-Wazir said the agreement supports directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to establish Egypt as a regional center for transport, logistics and transit trade while maximizing the advantages of the country’s strategic geographic location.

The minister explained that the initiative forms part of the Ministry of Transport’s wider program to develop Egyptian ports, improve the utilization of their assets and operational capabilities, and expand cooperation with private-sector investors.

He emphasized that the proposed logistics center would create new investment opportunities at Dekheila Port and strengthen its ability to attract trade and logistics activities.

According to El-Wazir, developing integrated logistics centers represents one of the main pillars of the ministry’s strategy to maximize the economic contribution of Egyptian ports.

The strategy seeks to transform ports from facilities primarily focused on receiving vessels and handling cargo into integrated centers offering trade, distribution and logistics services.

The minister added that this approach would strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional transport and trade hub, particularly within the Eastern Mediterranean, while supporting sustainable economic development.

Following the signing, El-Wazir instructed the parties involved to intensify their meetings and accelerate preparations for a terms and conditions agreement. The agreement would establish the next contractual framework ahead of implementation of the proposed project.

Hassan Allam Highlights Port and Supply Chain Integration

Amr Allam, Co-CEO of Hassan Allam Holding and Chairman of Hassan Allam Utilities, described transport and logistics as central components of the group’s investment strategy.

He highlighted opportunities to strengthen integration between ports, distribution networks and industrial activities, explaining that closer coordination between these sectors could improve cargo movement efficiency and expand market access for businesses.

Allam said the proposed Dekheila Port logistics hub reflects this investment direction through its connection to the port and its planned provision of value-added logistics services.

He emphasized that combining maritime connectivity with distribution and industrial capabilities could contribute to more efficient and competitive supply chains.

According to Allam, the project also supports Egypt’s ambitions to become a regional center for transport, logistics and transit trade.

The proposed investment therefore aligns with Hassan Allam’s focus on infrastructure and logistics activities while supporting broader efforts to improve the integration of port services with commercial and industrial operations.

MoU Signed in Presence of Senior Transport Officials

The memorandum was signed by Rear Admiral Ehab Salah El-Din, Chairman of Alexandria Port Authority, and Amr Allam, Co-CEO of Hassan Allam Holding and Chairman of Hassan Allam Utilities.

The ceremony was attended by Nehad Shaheen, Deputy Minister of Transport for Maritime Transport; Ashraf El-Lozy, Assistant Minister for Authorities and Companies; and Mohamed Fathy, Head of the Central Administration for Investment and Assistant to the Minister for Maritime Transport.

Hassan Allam, Chairman and CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, also attended the signing ceremony.

The agreement establishes a basis for studying the proposed logistics development and defining the arrangements required for its establishment, development and operation.

The next phase will focus on discussions between the parties and the preparation of the terms and conditions agreement, as directed by the Minister of Transport.

The project represents another initiative within Egypt’s efforts to expand integrated logistics activities around its ports, encourage private-sector investment and strengthen the country’s position in regional and international trade and supply chains.

Source: Egyptian Ministry of Transport

Shipping Arabia, October 21, 2026 – Maersk has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across several international container shipping routes, affecting shipments from South America to Egypt and Portugal, South Asia to the United States, and China and Hong Kong to Tanzania. The revised charges will take effect on different dates between October 30 and November 15, 2026, depending on the trade route.

The Maersk peak season surcharges range from $500 to $6,500 per container across the affected corridors. The company has specified different rates based on shipment origins, destinations, and container sizes.

Maersk Introduces $500 Surcharge on South America–Egypt and Portugal Routes

Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge of $500 per container on shipments originating in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay and destined for Egypt and Portugal, effective November 1, 2026.

The surcharge applies to both dry and refrigerated containers, covering 20-foot and 40-foot equipment. The same charge will apply regardless of the two specified container sizes.

For shipments originating in Brazil and destined for Egypt and Portugal, the $500 surcharge will take effect on November 15, 2026, and remain applicable until further notice.

These measures establish separate implementation dates for shipments from Brazil and the other three South American countries, while maintaining the same surcharge amount across the specified container categories.

Peak Season Surcharges Reach $6,500 on South Asia–U.S. Shipments

Maersk has also announced additional Peak Season Surcharges on container shipments originating in several South Asian countries and destined for the United States, particularly the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast.

Under the announced tariff, shipments from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Nepal, and Bhutan to these U.S. destinations will be subject to a surcharge of $6,500 per container.

The charge applies to both 20-foot and 40-foot containers. The announced coverage also includes shipments originating in southern and eastern India.

Meanwhile, shipments from Pakistan to the specified U.S. destinations will face a Peak Season Surcharge of $5,000 per container, applicable to both 20-foot and 40-foot equipment.

The revised charges establish different surcharge levels for Pakistan and the other South Asian origins identified in Maersk’s announcement.

Maersk Raises Surcharges on China and Hong Kong Shipments to Tanzania

In a separate adjustment, Maersk will increase Peak Season Surcharges on shipments originating in China and Hong Kong and destined for the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.

The revised charges will take effect on October 30, 2026, and remain applicable until further notice.

Under the updated tariff, the surcharge will reach $1,100 per 20-foot container and $1,700 per 40-foot container.

Unlike the announced surcharges on the South American and South Asian routes, the revised charges for Dar es Salaam vary according to container size.

Together, the announcements introduce new and adjusted Maersk peak season surcharges across trade corridors connecting South America, Europe, North Africa, South Asia, North America, and East Africa.

The implementation schedule begins with the China and Hong Kong–Tanzania adjustment on October 30, followed by the South America–Egypt and Portugal measures on November 1 and November 15, 2026.

Source: Al Mal

Shipping Arabia, October 12, 2026 – Egypt and Tanzania are advancing plans to develop a multipurpose terminal at Dar es Salaam Port and establish a direct shipping service connecting Tanzania with Egypt’s Red Sea ports of Sokhna and Safaga. The proposed projects form part of a broader multimodal logistics corridor linking the two countries and improving trade connectivity between Egypt, East Africa and landlocked Central African markets.

The plans were discussed during a meeting between Egyptian Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir and Tanzanian Minister of Transport Makame Mbarawa at Alexandria Port. The visit included extensive bilateral discussions and an inspection of the port’s maritime and logistics facilities.

El-Wazir emphasized Egypt’s commitment to expanding transport cooperation with Tanzania, increasing Egyptian exports to African markets and developing logistics zones to support regional trade.

Dar es Salaam Port Development and New Shipping Service

The proposed memorandum of understanding, which the two countries plan to sign in the coming period, outlines several major transport and logistics projects.

A central component involves developing a multipurpose terminal at Dar es Salaam Port through an Egyptian-Tanzanian-international consortium. The port serves approximately 90% of Tanzania’s domestic market and provides maritime access to six landlocked countries: Malawi, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda.

The agreement also envisages a direct maritime service connecting Egypt’s Red Sea ports of Sokhna and Safaga with Dar es Salaam. The proposed shipping link would support trade flows between Egypt and East Africa while providing connections to inland African markets.

In addition, the two countries plan to establish reciprocal logistics zones, including an Egyptian logistics zone in Tanzania and a Tanzanian logistics zone in Egypt.

The proposed cooperation extends to Tanzania Railways Corporation, with plans to connect the new facilities to the national railway network. This would support the integration of maritime, road and rail transport within the planned logistics corridor.

Cairo–Dar es Salaam Multimodal Logistics Corridor

The projects form part of the proposed Cairo–Dar es Salaam multimodal logistics corridor, which seeks to connect Egypt’s Red Sea ports and domestic logistics network with Tanzania and neighboring landlocked countries.

Under the proposed arrangement, maritime services would connect Egyptian ports with Dar es Salaam. Cargo would then move through Tanzania’s electric railway network toward inland destinations in Central Africa.

The corridor builds on an earlier memorandum of understanding on infrastructure cooperation between the Egyptian and Tanzanian transport ministries, signed during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to Tanzania.

El-Wazir said Egypt has infrastructure companies with extensive experience and the capacity to participate in Tanzanian projects. He emphasized their readiness to deliver infrastructure works according to high-quality standards, competitive costs and accelerated implementation schedules.

Mbarawa welcomed the proposed cooperation and praised Egyptian expertise in transport and infrastructure development. He described the discussions as an important step toward launching joint projects between the two countries.

Technical committees from both sides are expected to hold further meetings to advance the projects included in the planned agreement.

The discussions also addressed maritime education and technical training. Mbarawa requested scholarships for Tanzanian students at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT).

In response, El-Wazir confirmed Egypt’s willingness to provide specialized training opportunities for the entire Tanzanian team expected to operate the proposed Dar es Salaam terminal. The programs would focus on developing technical capabilities and preparing personnel to operate the facility using modern terminal management systems.

Alexandria Port Showcases Maritime and Logistics Infrastructure

Following the discussions, the two ministers toured several facilities at Alexandria Port, including the historic port museum, passenger terminal, cargo berths and Tahya Misr Multipurpose Terminal.

The passenger terminal features a tourism complex covering more than 34,000 square meters, with capacity for up to 7,000 tourists. Its 820 meters of berths can accommodate four large cruise ships simultaneously, while the terminal building consists of three floors.

The delegation also inspected general cargo berths 10, 11 and 13, alongside berth 12, which serves roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels.

The visit continued at Tahya Misr Multipurpose Terminal, which occupies approximately 500,000 square meters and features 2,500 meters of berths with depths reaching 17.5 meters.

The terminal can accommodate vessels up to 400 meters long with capacities reaching 24,000 TEUs. Its annual handling capacity stands at 1.5 million TEUs and 15 million tons of general cargo.

During the tour, terminal chairman Mahmoud Khodeir outlined the facility’s operational achievements. The terminal has handled approximately 2.6 million TEUs and received around 1,400 vessels, with transit cargo representing 38% of container volumes.

Rail operations have also supported cargo movements between the port and inland logistics facilities. The terminal has received approximately 403 trains, handling 39,000 TEUs through its rail connections.

The ministers reviewed the terminal’s digital operating systems and control room. They also inspected the rail container loading facility serving trains bound for October Dry Port.

According to the presentation, Tahya Misr Multipurpose Terminal has generated approximately 1,000 direct jobs and 2,500 indirect employment opportunities.

Alexandria Port Handles Over 82 Million Tons in 2025/2026

During the visit, Egyptian officials presented the wider development of Alexandria Port and its contribution to the country’s maritime transport network.

Alexandria Port Authority handled more than 82 million tons of cargo during the 2025/2026 fiscal year and received 7,026 vessels.

The port forms an important part of the Sokhna–Alexandria logistics corridor, one of eight integrated international logistics corridors being developed by Egypt to connect maritime gateways with inland transport networks and international trade routes.

El-Wazir also outlined Egypt’s broader maritime development strategy, which aims to position the country as a regional hub for transport, logistics and transit trade.

The strategy includes constructing five new commercial ports, bringing the national total to 19. It also targets expanding port areas to 100 million square meters.

Planned infrastructure improvements include adding 70 kilometers of berths with depths ranging from 18 to 25 meters, bringing total berth lengths to more than 100 kilometers.

Egypt also plans to construct 35 kilometers of breakwaters, increasing the national total to 50 kilometers, while expanding its merchant fleet to 40 vessels by 2030.

The proposed cooperation with Tanzania forms part of these wider efforts to strengthen Egypt’s maritime connectivity and expand trade and logistics links with African markets.

Source: Egyptian Ministry of Transport

Shipping Arabia, September 25, 2026 – Damietta Port Authority has received an Exceptional Courage Award for its emergency response to an incident involving two regasification and storage vessels at the Egyptian port, where teams contained the situation while maintaining the safety and continuity of port operations.

The award was presented during Egypt’s World Maritime Day 2026 celebration in Alexandria, held under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”

Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir presented the award to Rear Adm. Tarek Adly Abdullah, Chairman of Damietta Port Authority, recognizing port personnel involved in responding to the incident.

According to the authority, teams acted rapidly to contain the situation involving the two vessels, helping prevent potentially serious consequences while protecting port facilities and allowing operations to continue.

The response involved coordination between different port departments and relevant authorities, with the award recognizing the personnel involved for their emergency preparedness, decision-making and response under exceptional operating conditions.

Damietta Port said the incident demonstrated the importance of emergency readiness alongside infrastructure and capacity development, particularly the ability of ports to protect personnel, vessels and facilities while maintaining operational continuity.

Abdullah said the recognition reflected the collective response of the port teams involved and would support further efforts to strengthen Damietta’s safety and emergency management capabilities.

The award was presented as part of Egypt’s World Maritime Day activities, which brought together senior government, port and maritime officials to highlight operational performance, safety, sustainability and the continued development of the country’s maritime sector.

Source: Damietta Port Authority

Shipping Arabia, September 25, 2026 – Suez Canal traffic continued to recover in August, with 1,358 vessels carrying 68.3 million net tonnes through the waterway as monthly revenue climbed 56.7% year-on-year to $567.1 million.

Suez Canal Authority Chairman and Managing Director Adm. Ossama Rabiee announced the figures during Egypt’s World Maritime Day 2026 event in Alexandria, saying navigation through the canal remains regular and marine services are operating at full readiness.

August vessel transits increased 27% from 1,070 ships a year earlier, while net tonnage rose 51.1% from 45.2 million tonnes. Revenue increased from $326 million in August 2025 to $567.1 million this year.

Rabiee said recent navigational reports point to improving traffic levels following the disruption to global shipping and supply chains caused by regional and international developments in recent years.

Alongside efforts to support the recovery of canal traffic, the SCA is expanding its maritime services and industrial activities as part of a strategy to diversify revenue beyond transit fees.

The authority has been developing its shipyards and affiliated companies to expand the domestic construction of marine units while pursuing private-sector partnerships and international markets.

Its growing portfolio of services includes shipbuilding and repair, bunkering, marine ambulance services and crew changes, providing additional support to vessels during their Suez transits.

The SCA is also expanding its involvement in port development and maritime training outside Egypt. Rabiee highlighted the authority’s participation in the redevelopment and reopening of Sirte Port in Libya after 14 years of closure, while its Maritime Training and Simulation Academy has modeled Saudi Arabia’s Ras Al-Khair Port.

The authority is also negotiating work involving the simulation of two ports in Namibia, alongside training programmes for pilots and tug masters.

The latest traffic figures add to signs of a gradual recovery in Suez Canal activity as shipping lines reassess longer Cape of Good Hope diversions and selected services return to the Red Sea-Suez route.

Source: Suez Canal Authority

Shipping Arabia, September 25, 2026 – Egypt is advancing a major expansion of Arish Port, with the port’s eastern basin reaching 33.6% completion as new berths, breakwaters, cement export facilities and rail connections are developed to strengthen North Sinai’s access to international maritime markets.

Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir inspected the project, which forms a central component of the planned Arish-Taba integrated logistics corridor, linking the Mediterranean coast with Taba on the Gulf of Aqaba and industrial areas across central Sinai.

Marine works under the first phase have been completed, including a 1,250-meter main breakwater, the 250-meter Sinai berth, 500 meters of eastern berth protection, a 250-meter secondary eastern breakwater and the 915-meter Tahya Misr berth. A separate 1,000-meter tourism berth has also been completed.

Construction of administrative and operational facilities has reached 50%, covering customs, port authority, logistics, civil protection, maintenance and other facilities, together with five entry and exit gates.

Work on the second-phase eastern basin is 33.6% complete and includes 1,908 meters of marine berths, a 930-meter eastern breakwater and a 1,290-meter extension of the existing western breakwater.

The development also includes four cement silos with a combined capacity of 40,000 tonnes, divided between white and grey cement, to support exports to international markets. Arish is also expected to handle Sinai-origin commodities including sand, salt and marble.

A 12-kilometer railway connection is planned between the port and the Bir El-Abd-Arish-Ras El-Naqab line, integrating maritime cargo with Egypt’s wider rail network and supporting import and export flows.

Arish is the only Mediterranean seaport in North Sinai. Its expansion is intended to serve industrial, agricultural and mining activity across the peninsula while providing the maritime gateway for the Arish-Taba corridor, one of eight integrated international logistics corridors being developed across Egypt.

Source: Ministry of Transport – Egypt

Shipping Arabia, September 24, 2026 – Egyptian ports handled 233 million tonnes of cargo and 11.1 million TEUs in 2025, as the country advances a major port and logistics expansion programme aimed at strengthening its position in regional transport, transshipment and global shipping networks.

The figures were announced by Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir during Egypt’s World Maritime Day 2026 event in Alexandria, held under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”

Cargo throughput increased 12% year-on-year, while container volumes rose 25%. Egypt also advanced to 19th globally in the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI), from 23rd in 2024, ranking first in Africa and second among Arab countries. The government is targeting a position among the global top 15 by 2030.

Egypt is developing eight integrated international logistics corridors connecting Mediterranean and Red Sea ports and the Suez Canal corridor with dry ports, industrial, agricultural and mining areas through railways, express roads and the high-speed electric rail network.

Its maritime development programme includes expanding the commercial port network to 19 ports, increasing port areas to 100 million square meters and adding 70 kilometers of new berths with depths of 18 to 25 meters, taking total quay length beyond 100 kilometers. Plans also include expanding breakwaters and increasing the marine tug fleet to 80 units.

New container and multipurpose terminals are being developed with international operators and shipping lines including Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM, supporting additional capacity and stronger integration into global liner networks.

Egypt is also targeting a commercial fleet of around 40 vessels by 2030, capable of carrying 30 million tonnes annually through its state-affiliated shipping companies.

Alongside capacity expansion, the maritime strategy includes digitalization, green ports, shore power, lower-emission marine fuels and green hydrogen projects as Egypt seeks to combine infrastructure growth with environmental and operational efficiency.

The World Maritime Day event brought together senior maritime and port officials, including Suez Canal Authority Chairman and Managing Director Adm. Ossama Rabiee, port executives and representatives of Egypt’s maritime community.

Source: Ministry of Transport – Egypt

Shipping Arabia, September 24, 2026 – Damietta Port has launched a comprehensive assessment of its economic and environmental impact and competitive position among Egyptian and regional ports, as it seeks to align ongoing infrastructure expansion with future operational and logistics requirements.

The Damietta Port Authority organized a stakeholder dialogue in cooperation with the General Authority for Transport Planning, bringing together port officials, operators, maritime companies, industry specialists and transport experts to contribute to the study.

The assessment will examine the port’s operational performance, economic contribution, environmental impact and competitive advantages, alongside the challenges and opportunities expected to influence its future development. The findings are intended to support investment priorities and long-term planning.

Damietta Port Authority Chairman Rear Adm. Tarek Adly Abdullah said port performance can no longer be measured solely through vessel calls and cargo volumes, but must also consider economic and environmental impact, contribution to trade and logistics, value creation and long-term competitiveness.

Damietta Governor Hossam El-Din Fawzy highlighted the port’s role in supporting economic development in the governorate and the importance of coordination between government institutions and other stakeholders as major development projects advance.

The session included a presentation by Prof. Khaled El-Sakty, Dean of the College of International Transport and Logistics at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, outlining the study’s methodology and indicators for assessing performance, competitiveness and environmental and economic impact.

Damietta Port Authority Vice Chairman Rear Adm. Dr. Ahmed Hamdy Abdel Aziz also presented the port’s recent performance indicators and ongoing national development projects, focusing on how additional infrastructure and logistics capacity could strengthen its ability to respond to changes in maritime transport and supply chains.

Participants reviewed operational strengths and constraints, environmental considerations and future opportunities, with industry feedback expected to be incorporated into the final assessment and recommendations.

The study forms part of Damietta’s wider effort to combine port expansion, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability as it strengthens its position within Egypt’s port network and the wider Eastern Mediterranean logistics market.

Source: Damietta Port Authority

Shipping Arabia, September 23, 2026 – Egypt and Senegal are studying the launch of a commercial shipping service between Alexandria and Dakar, aimed at strengthening maritime trade between Egypt and West Africa and creating more efficient routes for cargo moving between the two markets.

The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir and Senegalese Minister of Fisheries, Maritime Transport, Infrastructure and Ports Amy Mara Deye, alongside officials from both countries.

The proposed Alexandria-Dakar maritime link is intended to increase bilateral trade while providing Egyptian exporters with improved access to West African markets and supporting the movement of Senegalese products toward Middle Eastern and Arab markets.

Discussions also covered cooperation in the construction of fishing vessels and boats, drawing on the shipbuilding and repair capabilities of Egyptian shipyards.

Maritime training and workforce development formed another part of the talks, with the two countries considering programmes through specialized institutions including the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) to train Senegalese personnel in maritime transport, port infrastructure and related activities.

El-Wazir said Egypt is seeking to translate its maritime relationship with Senegal into commercial projects, with the proposed Alexandria-Dakar service potentially serving as a starting point for broader cooperation in shipping, trade and investment between Egypt and West Africa.

Deye expressed Senegal’s interest in expanding transport cooperation with Egypt and drawing on Egyptian experience in maritime infrastructure, shipbuilding and training.

The two sides agreed to establish a joint working committee involving officials from both transport ministries to develop the final framework for a maritime cooperation agreement, which is expected to be prepared for signature at a later stage.

If implemented, the Alexandria-Dakar service would add a new direct maritime connection between the Eastern Mediterranean and West Africa, supporting efforts to expand intra-African shipping connectivity and diversify regional trade corridors.

Source: Ministry of Transport – Egypt

Shipping Arabia, September 23, 2026 – Damietta Port is nearing completion of a new 850-meter marine berth for dry bulk, fuel and grain cargoes, as the Egyptian port continues expanding its handling and storage capacity.

The project is being implemented by Canal Company for Ports and Large Projects at an estimated cost of EGP 6 billion (around $125 million) and forms part of Damietta Port Authority’s wider infrastructure development programme.

The new berth is intended to increase capacity for grain handling and storage, while also accommodating dry bulk and fuel cargoes. Electrical infrastructure for the project is now moving into its next stage, with installation and connection works expected to begin in the coming weeks.

Damietta Port Authority has tendered the supply and installation of a new electricity source for the grain terminal, with the electrical works expected to cost around EGP 25 million.

Alongside the berth development, the authority is progressing several infrastructure and operational projects across the port, including maintenance of its medium-voltage electricity network and plans for the port’s first solar power station.

Damietta is also moving to modernize cargo truck weighing operations within the customs area. A project covering a 750-square-meter facility will develop, manage and operate an electronic weighbridge system for loaded and empty cargo trucks, incorporating two platforms with a minimum capacity of 200 tonnes each under a Green & Smart operating model.

The projects form part of wider efforts to expand Damietta’s cargo-handling infrastructure and improve the port’s capacity and competitiveness across containerized, bulk and general cargo trades.

Source: Almal News