Shipping Arabia, October 9, 2026 – The Port Said Chamber of Shipping held its General Assembly meeting, chaired by MP Adel El-Lamei, to review its financial statements, assess the Board of Directors’ activities and discuss priorities for supporting Egypt’s maritime sector. The meeting also addressed challenges facing chamber members and plans to strengthen maritime business activities in Port Said.
The meeting brought together members of the chamber’s Board of Directors and General Assembly. Discussions focused on financial matters, achievements during the previous period and the chamber’s priorities for the coming months.
El-Lamei, who serves as both a Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Port Said Chamber of Shipping, emphasized the importance of maintaining close cooperation with members. He reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to representing maritime businesses and addressing challenges affecting their operations.
Port Said Chamber of Shipping Reviews Financial Statements and Board Report
The General Assembly reviewed the chamber’s balance sheet and examined the Board of Directors’ report on activities and achievements during the previous period.
The chamber’s financial accountant presented the financial statements, explaining the main revenue and expenditure items alongside the financial data and indicators included in the report.
Members were given the opportunity to review and discuss the financial information as part of the General Assembly proceedings.
The Board of Directors also outlined its activities and initiatives undertaken to serve chamber members and support the maritime industry in Port Said.
The discussions provided an opportunity to assess the chamber’s recent work and consider priorities for strengthening its services and institutional activities.
Members Discuss Maritime Industry Challenges and Proposed Solutions
A central part of the meeting focused on concerns raised by members of the maritime business community.
The General Assembly opened discussions to receive complaints, operational concerns and proposals from members. Participants examined possible approaches to addressing these issues and identifying appropriate solutions.
El-Lamei emphasized that the Board of Directors remains committed to direct communication with chamber members. He said the chamber would continue listening to their concerns and following up on relevant matters with the responsible authorities.
The discussions also addressed proposals for improving the chamber’s working mechanisms during the coming period.
By providing a forum for members to present their concerns, the General Assembly reinforced the chamber’s representative role and its efforts to facilitate dialogue between maritime businesses and relevant government bodies.
Strengthening Cooperation and Port Said’s Maritime Role
El-Lamei stressed that the coming period requires stronger cooperation among chamber members, the Board of Directors and the General Assembly.
He called for collective efforts to protect members’ interests and support improvements in maritime sector operations. He also highlighted the importance of making better use of Port Said’s existing capabilities to support shipping and commercial activities.
According to El-Lamei, the chamber will continue representing the maritime business community and defending the interests of its members.
It will also maintain engagement with relevant authorities to address industry challenges and raise issues affecting the sector.
These efforts aim to support maritime traffic, encourage investment and strengthen Port Said’s position as an important maritime and commercial center.
El-Lamei emphasized that the maritime sector plays an important role in Egypt’s national economy. He reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment to supporting its members while contributing to the development of the wider maritime industry.
The General Assembly concluded with further discussions of the issues presented and additional contributions from members regarding proposed improvements to the chamber’s future working arrangements.
Source: Port Said Chamber of Shipping
