Shipping & Logistics News
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Transport Minister seeks to transform Sinai into regional logistics hub
These will contribute to transforming Sinai into an integrated development axis linking various regions of Egypt.
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Egypt welcomes quay and yard cranes as Safaga 2 terminal nears completion
Noatum Ports Safaga Terminal receives advanced STS and RTG cranes, marking a major milestone for Egypt’s regional logistics hub.
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Egypt’s new port could change more than just logistics
To understand the real weight of this deal, you need to understand the two companies behind it, and what their collaboration unlocks for Egypt.
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Egypt tenders five Sinai logistics zones to push overland route alternatives to disrupted shipping routes
The push comes as shipping disruptions are pushing shipping agents and freight forwarders to establish alternative overland routes.
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EDECS, MEDLOG partner to build landmark Dry Port in 10th of Ramadan City
For MEDLOG, this marks its first dry port project in Egypt, extending its global expertise into the region.
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Ain Sokhna Port moves to fully automated exports to fast-track shipments
The fully digital platform replaces paper-based processes, which have historically caused clearance delays and increased the risk of manipulation.
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Uber Shuts Down Shuttle Service in Egypt. Shared Mobility Is Proving Harder to Scale.
The company is shutting down its shared minibus service across multiple markets, including Egypt, while doubling down on core ride-hailing.
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ABL Signs Marine Services Deal with Tidewater in Egypt
“This MSA is a reflection of our reputation as marine assurance partners and DP consultants, both in-country in Egypt and across wider Europe.
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Three-Month Exemption on ACI Requirements for Gulf Shipping
The new temporary exemption is a response to an extraordinary geopolitical situation in the region.
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Here’s why Egypt's new Europe-Gulf cargo corridor matters
It handles both refrigerated and dry goods, targeting sectors where speed and reliability are critical, such as food, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals
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Egypt opens a fresh Europe to Gulf transit corridor via Damietta
PLUS: Egypt and Cyprus inked a framework agreement, which sets the stage for more agreements “for the exploitation of Cyprus’ reserves”.
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Damietta Port launches Ro-Ro transit service linking Europe to Gulf markets
Shipments arriving at Damietta are transported onward to Safaga Port on the Red Sea before being shipped to Gulf markets.
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Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discuss Hormuz reopening proposals
Talks focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including a possible management consortium and Suez Canal-style fee structures.
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Egypt on high alert over severe weather, two ports closed
Authorities have deployed local officials on the ground to oversee the drainage of rainwater from main and secondary roads, as well as tunnels.
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Suez Canal: “Navigation Flows Normally despite Adverse Weather Conditions”
Rabie emphasized that the canal’s operations remain uninterrupted thanks to the authority’s advanced technological systems.
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Egypt Launches Africa’s Largest and Longest Monorail
The inauguration unveiled a high-capacity transit link linking Cairo’s Nasr City to the New Administrative Capital.
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Egypt incurs $10bn in Suez Canal losses since 2020
Egypt has suffered about $10 billion in cumulative losses from global and regional crises affecting the Suez Canal since 2020.
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Egypt wagers on logistics corridors to slash the inland freight premium
Central to the state’s plan to develop the country’s agricultural and industrial sectors are seven logistics corridors spanning the country.
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Egypt accelerates rehabilitation of Raml Tram to boost capacity, cut travel time
The 13.2-kilometre line extends westward from Victoria Station through key districts until Raml.
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Iran war spells trouble for Suez Canal, warns Egypt’s al-Sisi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has warned a prolonged war in the Middle East threatens the Suez Canal, the country’s key economic lifeline.