- A new container terminal at Egypt’s Dekheila Port will be operated by an international consortium led by China’s Hutchison Ports, covering 1,200 meters of the 1,680-meter facility by the end of the year.
- The terminal has a 1 million square meter yard and a capacity of 1.5 million TEUs, aimed at increasing the handling of general goods and containers.
- The Alexandria Port Authority has gained experience in terminal operations through international partnerships and provides operational and logistical maritime transport services.
A new container terminal at Egypt’s Dekheila Port is set to be handed over to an international consortium led by China’s Hutchison Ports by the end of the year, reports Xinhua.
Goals for the New Terminal
According to Ahmed Hawash, chairman of the Alexandria Port Authority, “1,200 meters of the 1,680-meter-long terminal will be operated by the international consortium led by China’s Hutchison Ports.” The terminal’s backyard spans 1 million square meters and has a container capacity of 1.5 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).
The terminal aims to boost capacity for handling both general goods and containers. “The aim of establishing the terminal is to increase the capacity for handling goods, whether general goods or containers,” Hawash explained.
Hawash highlighted the benefits of international partnerships, noting, “We have succeeded in operating many terminals completely because we have gained experience through partnerships with experienced foreign partners.”
The Alexandria Port Authority, which manages both Alexandria Port and Dekheila Port, provides all operational and logistical services related to maritime transport activities.
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Source: Xinhua
