Egypt inaugurates EGP 700m Amreya dry port

Egypt inaugurated on Wednesday the Amreya Dry Port in Alexandria Governorate, with investments of 700 million Egyptian pounds, as part of the government’s efforts to develop the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure.

The port, established on an area of 146,000 square metres for the National Refrigeration and Supplies Company, aims to improve cargo movement between seaports, markets and production zones, while reducing congestion at ports and on roads.

Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir said the project would strengthen the integration of Egypt’s transport system by facilitating the movement of goods by sea, road and rail, reducing waiting times and transportation costs, and improving the competitiveness of Egyptian products in domestic and international markets.

The government also plans to develop nine land ports along Egypt’s borders and establish 33 dry ports and logistics zones nationwide. The Kafra land port is currently under construction as part of a corridor connecting Berenice, Aswan, East Oweinat, Kafra and N’Djamena to strengthen trade links with Libya, Chad and Central Africa.

Amreya is Egypt’s second dry port after the 6th of October Dry Port, where handling volumes have increased by 500 per cent, according to El-Wazir.

The minister also highlighted the ongoing construction of the 10th of Ramadan Dry Port, which includes an adjacent 250-feddan logistics zone scheduled for completion by mid-2027. The ministry is also planning to begin construction of the Sadat and Borg El Arab dry ports before the end of 2026.

El-Wazir said the ministry had completed legislative reforms to regulations governing dry ports and logistics zones to support investment, expand multimodal transport and reduce transportation costs and road accidents.

He added that the ministry prioritises partnerships with the private sector to improve operational efficiency and ensure the sustainability of transport and logistics projects.