Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir has inaugurated Amreya Dry Port in Alexandria, in the presence of Magdy Anwar, Director of the National Service Projects Organisation; Amira Yassin, Deputy Governor of Alexandria; and Sayed Metwally, Head of the General Authority for Land and Dry Ports.
The minister said the inauguration marks a new step in developing Egypt’s transport and logistics system and strengthening Alexandria’s capacity to serve trade and production. He stressed that the project was not merely the addition of a new facility to the transport network, but rather an improvement in the movement of goods from seaports to markets and production zones.
The port will enable shipping, storage and cargo-handling procedures to take place away from seaport quays, helping to improve cargo flows, reduce congestion and pressure on ports and roads, and strengthen links between ports and industrial and distribution centres, he noted.
Al-Wazir explained that the project is part of the Ministry of Transport’s strategy to integrate different modes of transport with seaports and logistics zones and facilitate the movement of goods by sea, road and rail more efficiently. This would reduce waiting times and transport and handling costs, while enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy and the ability of Egyptian products to reach markets.
He also pointed to the implementation of national projects under a plan to establish eight integrated international development logistics corridors. These corridors are designed to link industrial, agricultural, mining and service production areas with seaports through fast and safe transport routes, passing through dry ports, integrated logistics zones, road networks, railways and the high-speed electric train network. The plan aims to serve new urban communities and transform Egypt into a regional hub for transport, logistics and transit trade.
The minister went on to explain that the plan also includes completing the development and construction of nine land ports along Egypt’s borders to connect the country with neighbouring states. The latest is the Kafra land port, currently under construction as part of the Bernees–Aswan–East Oweinat–Kafra–N’Djamena corridor, which aims to strengthen trade links with Libya, Chad and Central Africa. In parallel, the comprehensive plan to establish 33 dry ports and logistics zones nationwide is being implemented.
The transport minister added that developing land ports, dry ports and logistics zones aims to improve services, ease congestion involving goods and containers at seaports, reduce transport costs, facilitate trade and connect manufacturing and consumption areas. It will also help organise truck movements, reduce pressure on roads and mitigate the associated environmental impact.
Al-Wazir highlighted the strategic importance of the Amreya area, given its location in Alexandria Governorate, its commercial and industrial significance, and its links to seaports and transport networks. He explained that the new dry port would support the integration of cargo movements between Alexandria’s main seaport and economic activity zones, bring logistics services closer to customers and help regulate the flow of goods.
The project was established for the National Refrigeration and Supplies Company, affiliated with the National Service Projects Organisation, on an area of 146,000 square metres, with investments of EGP 700m. It represents an important addition to Egypt’s transport and logistics system because of its proximity to the first line of the high-speed electric train network and the existing diesel-powered railway network. This will help serve the business community, facilitate trade and accommodate logistics activities.
Al-Wazir noted that Amreya is Egypt’s second dry port, following the 6th of October Dry Port, where cargo-handling volumes have increased fivefold, or by 500%. He also referred to the planned start of operations at East Qantara Dry Port and the ongoing construction of the 10th of Ramadan Dry Port, which includes an adjoining logistics zone covering a total area of 250 feddans. The latter project is scheduled for completion by mid-2027.
Moreover, feasibility studies are being prepared for the Sadat and Borg El Arab dry ports, with construction expected to begin before the end of this year.
The minister explained that the ministry had completed legislative reforms to the regulations governing dry ports and logistics zones. These reforms are intended to support the expansion of such facilities, maximise multimodal transport, reduce transport costs, prices and accidents, preserve Egypt’s road network, broaden the investment base and create opportunities for investors with medium-sized financial resources. They are also expected to generate jobs, encourage the deployment and circulation of Egyptian capital, and stimulate investment and economic activity.
Al-Wazir added that the Ministry of Transport attaches great importance to partnerships with the private sector in implementing and managing transport and logistics projects. Such partnerships are intended to draw on specialised expertise, improve operational efficiency and ensure project sustainability, based on clearly defined roles and service standards that serve the public interest and maximise the economic returns on state-funded infrastructure.
He stressed that developing roads, railways, ports and logistics zones constituted an integrated system for supporting development. It would enable factories to access raw materials and markets, farmers to transport their produce, exporters to meet delivery schedules, and seaports to manage cargo movements more efficiently.