He called for stronger support for the private sector and
the removal of bureaucratic obstacles that have hindered the industry. He
emphasized the need for a national plan for container manufacturing, including
comprehensive studies and broad private sector participation.
El-Samadoni also stressed the importance of naval shipyards
for shipbuilding and repairs, noting that Egypt’s commercial fleet should
expand with the availability of raw materials and the involvement of
experienced foreign companies, including Chinese firms.
He pointed out that dry, refrigerated, and specialized
containers form the backbone of global supply chains, enabling efficient
transport through Egyptian ports. Supported by Egypt’s Vision 2030, the
industry is experiencing a boom, backed by major investments, infrastructure
upgrades, and government efforts to localize manufacturing and enhance global
competitiveness.
The Ministry of Transport aims to expand Egypt’s maritime
fleet to 36 vessels by 2030, capable of transporting 25 million tons of basic
goods domestically, and increase container handling to 40 million units,
including 10 million transit containers, up from the current 12 million. These
targets follow port developments worth over EGP 230 billion between 2014 and
mid-2025.