Egypt
Egypt is a country located in the northeastern corner of Africa. regarding ports and shipping, its key asset is the Suez Canal which links the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. It is the world’s leading shipping lane connecting Asia and Europe. Its primary ports on the Mediterranean coast are Alexandria, Damietta and Port Said.
Waleed Awad appointed head of the Damietta Port Authority
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) August 17, 2019 – Transport Minister Kamel El Wazir has announced that Waleed Awad has been appointed head of...
Egypt reviews new Suez Canal achievements
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has produced the following information on the 4th anniversary of the new Suez Canal. Celebrating the 4th anniversary of the New...
Hutchison Ports signs memorandum of understanding to set up container terminal in Egypt’s Abu Qir port.
Cairo, Egypt (PortSEurope) August 7, 2019 – Local sources have reported that Hutchison Ports of China has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to...
Orient Asia Lines sends delegation to Damietta port
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) August 6, 2019 – Orient Asia Lines (OAL) has sent a delegation to Damietta port, on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, with...
OFID to fund Port Said grain storage facilities
Port Said, Egypt (PortSEurope) July 30, 2019 – The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has signed a $14 million loan with Egypt’s Ministry...
ExxonMobil looks at Damietta port for logistics centre
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) July 21, 2019 – ExxonMobil, the U.S. multinational oil and gas corporation, is considering Damietta port as a location for...
COSCO Shipping Ports’ overseas terminals see 15.5% rise in June 2019 traffic
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) July 16, 2019 – In June 2019, the overseas terminals of China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited saw container throughout...
CVS Ferrari reports orders this year from Egyptian ports
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) June 18, 2019 – CVS Ferrari has announced two contracts won this year to supply lifting equipment to ports in Egypt. Port...
COSCO Shipping Ports’ overseas terminals see 13.5% rise in May 2019 traffic
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) June 16, 2019 – In May 2019, the overseas terminals of China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited saw container throughout increase...
DP World and PSA International interested in new Dry Port project
Cairo, Egypt (PortSEurope) June 13, 2019 – The local Ministry of Transport has announced a tender to participate in the construction of the...
Marine Industries and Services Organization to supply four tugboats to Damietta port
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) June 12, 2019 – As part of the government’s plans to develop ports in Egypt, Damietta Port Authority (DPA) Chairman...
Damietta port announces new multi-purpose terminal
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) June 12, 2019 – The Minister of Transport, Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir, has announced the completion of a new multi-purpose...
Suez Canal pays €3.8 billion to Egypt’s treasury in 2019
Suez, Egypt (PortSEurope) June 10, 2019 – Egypt’s finance ministry has said the Suez Canal Authority paid EGP 72 billion ($4.3 billion/€3.8...
Egypt’s Damietta port completes dredging project
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) June 5, 2019 – Damietta Port Authority has completed a dredging project, enabling the harbour to...
Suez Canal’s investment opportunities are very promising
Suez, Egypt (PortSEurope) May 30, 2019 – Suez Canal’s investment opportunities are very promising there are new projects that are being...
COSCO Shipping Ports Limited reports higher April throughput at container terminals
Piraeus, Greece (PortSEurope) May 28, 2019 – In April 2019, the overseas terminals of China’s COSCO Shipping Ports Limited saw container throughout...
Damietta Port is ready to accommodate larger vessels
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) May 21, 2019 – The Damietta Port authority (DPA) has completed dredging works to deepen the navigational channel and is now...