El-Samadony explained in press statements on Monday, that the station is being implemented to handle dry bulk goods, liquid bulk goods, goods packed in containers, and rolled goods.
The Ministry of Transport has published photos and a
video including the latest aerial photography showing progress in the
multi-purpose station project, which is being implemented at a cost of about
3.6 billion pounds, on an area of about 810 thousand square meters, with
sidewalks 1,100 meters long and 17 meters deep.
El-Samdony confirmed that the project includes the
construction of berths for the station with a length of 1,100 meters and a
draft of 17 metres, allowing it to receive giant container ships.
He stressed that due to Egypt's strategic geography
with its coasts on the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, the country is actively
working to develop its seaports and create free zones to attract investments
and facilitate import and export activities.
He pointed out that Egypt has become an attractive investment destination and has a comprehensive investment map that encompasses several axes, including sectors, governorates, national and major projects, and development projects, in addition to free zones, investment zones, industrial zones, logistics zones, desalination plants, and technology zones.