Shipping Arabia, October 15, 2026 – Trans Misr Terminal (TMT) has commenced trial operations of two new mobile harbour cranes at Alexandria Port, Egypt. The additions bring the terminal’s quayside equipment fleet to four ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and two mobile harbour cranes (MHCs).
The new equipment marks another milestone in TMT’s ongoing capacity expansion. It aims to strengthen cargo-handling capabilities, improve operational flexibility and support growing container volumes at the terminal.
According to TMT, container traffic has increased rapidly since the terminal began commercial operations. This growth reflects rising customer demand and the terminal’s expanding role in the Egyptian and regional container shipping markets.
New Cranes to Improve Vessel Turnaround and Handling Capacity
The two mobile harbour cranes at Alexandria Port have been introduced to support TMT’s growing container operations. They form part of the terminal’s ongoing investment and development strategy, which focuses on expanding capacity and improving operational performance.
TMT expects the additional cranes to improve vessel turnaround times for ships calling at the terminal. The equipment will also provide greater operational flexibility and strengthen the terminal’s overall cargo-handling capabilities.
With four STS cranes and two MHCs now forming its quayside crane fleet, TMT is expanding the equipment available to support its operations. The newly added mobile harbour cranes have entered the trial phase as the terminal continues developing its operational capacity.
The investment also supports TMT’s plans to strengthen its position as both a gateway and transshipment terminal serving Egypt and the Mediterranean region.
Strengthening Alexandria Port’s Gateway and Transshipment Role
Located at Alexandria Port, Egypt’s main gateway port, Trans Misr Terminal serves an important role in the country’s container shipping sector.
The terminal handles container traffic associated with Egyptian trade while also serving as a transshipment hub in the Eastern Mediterranean. Its gateway and transshipment functions support its growing position in the Egyptian and regional container markets.
According to the company, increasing container volumes and customer demand have driven the need for additional handling equipment. The two new mobile harbour cranes represent part of its response to that growth.
Beyond the latest crane additions, TMT continues to invest in equipment, infrastructure and operational capabilities. These investments aim to accommodate increasing customer demand and support regional trade through Alexandria Port.
The commencement of trial operations represents another step in the terminal’s capacity development program, with the new equipment expected to contribute to faster vessel handling, greater operational flexibility and continued growth in gateway and transshipment activities.
Source: Trans Misr Terminal (TMT)
