Egypt and DP World strengthen African export logistics network

Egypt is strengthening its export ambitions through a new partnership with DP World that aims to improve logistics efficiency, lower trade costs and open new international markets for Egyptian products, with Africa identified as a key growth destination

The initiative was announced during a meeting between Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and a DP World delegation led by Mohammad Shehab, CEO for Egypt and the Levant. Representatives from the General Authority for Investment, the Export Development Authority, the Export Development Fund, the Commercial Representation Authority and export councils also participated in the discussions.

The agreement supports Egypt's wider strategy of enhancing its foreign trade ecosystem by connecting exporters with global logistics networks that can simplify market access and improve supply chain efficiency.

Rather than focusing solely on transport, modern logistics providers increasingly offer integrated supply chain solutions covering warehousing, customs facilitation, multimodal transport and distribution. For exporters, these services can reduce lead times, improve delivery reliability and help products compete more effectively in international markets, particularly where logistics costs represent a significant share of the final product price.

As part of the collaboration, the ministry and DP World will work with export councils to develop logistics solutions tailored to individual industries while identifying new trade routes that can support the movement of Egyptian goods into overseas markets.

Africa represents one of Egypt's fastest-growing export opportunities, driven by stronger regional economic integration, infrastructure investment and expanding consumer markets. DP World's extensive port and logistics network across the continent is expected to provide Egyptian businesses with improved access to these markets while strengthening regional supply chain connectivity.

Farid said the partnership forms part of efforts to improve Egypt's foreign trade system, reduce logistics costs and increase the competitiveness of Egyptian products in international markets.

Shehab highlighted the opportunities created by DP World's international logistics network, saying it offers significant potential to expand Egyptian exports, particularly across Africa.

He also noted that Egypt remains a strategic market for the company, adding that the continued development of Ain Sokhna Port and its logistics zone will reinforce the country's position as a regional trade and supply chain hub. Located on the Red Sea near the entrance to the Suez Canal, Ain Sokhna is increasingly becoming a strategic gateway linking trade flows between Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

The two sides also agreed to hold technical meetings with export councils to identify practical measures that will simplify export procedures, reduce market access costs and support Egypt's export growth targets.

By combining government trade initiatives with private-sector logistics expertise, the partnership is expected to strengthen Egypt's export infrastructure while creating new opportunities for manufacturers seeking to expand their presence across Africa and other international markets.