DP World Egypt’s Ain Sokhna Port has achieved a remarkable week, underscoring its pivotal role as Egypt’s gateway to global trade and economic security. A series of landmark vessel arrivals has showcased the port’s expanding capabilities across both the industrial and tourism sectors.
Landmark Week
DP World Egypt recently celebrated a landmark week at Ain Sokhna Port, initiating a series of three strategic maritime operations that underscore the port’s growing importance in boosting trade, energy, and tourism for Egypt and the broader region.
A key highlight was the arrival of the Energos Eskimo, a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) operated by New Fortress Energy (NFE). This vessel docked at Ain Sokhna for specialized technical upgrades, including modifications to its high-pressure gas manifold. These enhancements are crucial preparations for its upcoming deployment at SUMED Port, where it will begin injecting natural gas into Egypt’s national grid. This operation not only demonstrates Sokhna Port’s capability to handle complex energy infrastructure but also its increasing strategic importance to the global gas industry and its direct contribution to Egypt’s energy resilience by ensuring a stable natural gas supply for domestic demand.
The arrival of the Energos Eskimo was part of a triumvirate of high-impact achievements completed by DP World Egypt within a single week, showcasing the port’s operational agility and its growing contribution to Egypt’s industrial and maritime development. Besides the FSRU, Ain Sokhna Port also received the Berge Kuju, a 300-meter dry bulk vessel carrying 180,008 tonnes of iron ore from Brazil for Ezz Steel, marking the largest iron ore shipment ever received at an Egyptian port. Additionally, the port welcomed the Aroya cruise ship on its second scheduled visit, carrying 2,300 passengers, further solidifying Sokhna’s role in the regional cruise tourism landscape.
Deep Water Berth
Adding to its list of achievements last week, Ain Sokhna Port also played host to the Berge Kuju, a massive 300-meter dry bulk vessel. Arriving from Brazil, the ship discharged an impressive 180,008 tonnes of iron ore destined for Ezz Steel. This particular operation marked a significant milestone as it was the largest iron ore shipment ever received at an Egyptian port.
The efficient discharge of this colossal cargo was made possible by the port’s deep-water berths and high-capacity mobile harbor cranes, reaffirming DP World’s robust capability to manage large-scale industrial imports with both speed and efficiency.
This delivery is not a one-off event; it forms part of a long-term strategic agreement that will support more than 6 million tonnes of annual iron ore throughput at Sokhna Port. This ongoing commitment firmly positions Ain Sokhna as a crucial enabler of Egypt’s broader manufacturing and industrial ambitions.
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Source: Government Of Dubai Media Office
