Sokhna

Shipping Arabia, October 19, 2026 – TCI Sokhna Terminal in Egypt has received three new mobile harbour cranes, bringing its total fleet to four units. The expansion strengthens the terminal’s capacity to handle dry bulk and general cargo while supporting improvements in berth productivity and vessel turnaround times.

The additional equipment represents an investment in the terminal’s cargo handling capabilities. Combined with its 18-meter draft, the expanded crane fleet will enable TCI Sokhna Terminal to accommodate and efficiently handle some of the largest bulk carriers calling in the region, including Capesize vessels.

Strengthening Bulk Cargo Handling and Berth Productivity

The arrival of the three mobile harbour cranes is expected to enhance cargo handling capacity across the terminal’s dry bulk and general cargo operations. TCI aims to increase berth productivity and reduce vessel turnaround times through the additional equipment.

According to the company, these operational improvements will allow the terminal to provide faster and more reliable services to its customers. The expanded fleet will also strengthen the terminal’s ability to handle large bulk carriers, complementing its existing marine infrastructure.

Supporting Egypt’s Port Infrastructure Development

The crane fleet expansion reflects TCI’s long-term commitment to developing port infrastructure in Egypt and supporting growing regional trade flows.

By investing in additional cargo handling equipment, TCI Sokhna Terminal aims to improve operational efficiency and strengthen its capacity to serve dry bulk and general cargo customers. The company also acknowledged the contributions of its teams and partners in completing the delivery of the three new cranes.

Source: TCI

Shipping Arabia, October 8, 2026 – Samudera Shipping Line has launched a new India–Egypt service connecting Nhava Sheva and Mundra with Sokhna in Egypt. The fortnightly service, operating under the code IRS, expands the carrier’s coverage between western India and the Egyptian market.

The new Samudera India–Egypt service follows a rotation of Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Sokhna – Nhava Sheva. Samudera expects the transit time between Nhava Sheva and Sokhna to be approximately 15 days.

Samudera India–Egypt service calls at three container terminals

At Nhava Sheva, the IRS service calls at Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT). It then calls at Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) before proceeding to DP World’s terminal at Sokhna in Egypt.

The port rotation gives Samudera a connection between two major western Indian gateways and Sokhna. According to the company, the new service strengthens its network between western India and Egypt while also extending its service coverage through Nhava Sheva.

The service operates every two weeks, providing a regular link across its three-port rotation.

First voyage scheduled from Nhava Sheva

The first voyage of the new service was scheduled to be operated by the vessel Lan Hai Zhi Yuan under voyage 011W. The vessel was expected to arrive at Nhava Sheva on October 1, 2026, marking the opening voyage of the new connection.

With the introduction of the IRS service, Samudera has added a dedicated rotation covering Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Sokhna, with an estimated 15-day transit from Nhava Sheva to the Egyptian port.

Source: Al Mal