Shipping Arabia, November 7, 2026 – Egypt’s Trans Misr Terminal (TMT) has completed its first-ever breakbulk transshipment operation, marking a milestone in the terminal’s expansion into specialized cargo handling and regional transshipment services.
The operation involved three breakbulk units, each measuring 22 meters in length. The cargo was discharged from MV CMA CGM TIGA, temporarily stored at TMT, and subsequently loaded onto the connecting vessel, MV CMA CGM HERMES.
According to TMT, the successful operation reflects its growing capability to manage specialized cargo, provide flexible storage solutions, and coordinate complex transshipment activities. The terminal described the achievement as an important step toward expanding its service portfolio and strengthening its position as an emerging regional transshipment hub.
First Breakbulk Transshipment at Trans Misr Terminal
The first breakbulk transshipment at Trans Misr Terminal required the coordinated handling of three large cargo units between two vessels, with an intermediate storage phase at the terminal.
The process began with the discharge of the units from MV CMA CGM TIGA. TMT then accommodated the cargo in temporary storage before transferring it onto MV CMA CGM HERMES for onward transportation.
TMT confirmed that its operational teams coordinated the different stages of the shipment to ensure safe execution. The operation demonstrated the terminal’s ability to manage specialized cargo movements involving vessel discharge, temporary storage, and subsequent reloading.
The achievement also highlighted the importance of coordination between terminal departments when handling cargo that requires dedicated operational planning and specialized handling arrangements.
Expanding Specialized Cargo-Handling Capabilities
TMT identified the milestone as evidence of its developing capabilities beyond conventional cargo-handling services. In particular, the operation demonstrated its ability to accommodate breakbulk shipments and support transshipment activities involving specialized cargo.
The terminal emphasized that flexible storage solutions formed an important part of the operation. By accommodating the three units between vessel calls, TMT demonstrated its capacity to support cargo transfers requiring intermediate storage.
According to the company, successfully completing the shipment represents another step in broadening its range of terminal services. It also reinforces TMT’s efforts to develop the operational capabilities needed to handle different cargo types and increasingly complex transshipment requirements.
The terminal credited the combined efforts of its operational teams for the successful execution of the shipment. It also acknowledged the contribution of its customers and partners to the achievement.
Strengthening Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Connectivity
Beyond the operational milestone, TMT highlighted the importance of the shipment to its broader regional development objectives.
The company stated that expanding its cargo-handling portfolio supports its role in connecting major trade routes and facilitating cargo flows between key markets. It also identified maritime connectivity across the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond as a central part of its development strategy.
TMT considers the completion of its first breakbulk transshipment an important step toward its ambition of becoming a leading multipurpose terminal and regional logistics hub.
The operation adds a new capability to its service portfolio, demonstrating its ability to coordinate specialized cargo transfers between connecting vessels while supporting its broader transshipment objectives.
Source: Trans Misr Terminal (TMT)
