Red Sea ports handle 7,000 tonnes of cargo across Safaga, Nuweiba with 483 trucks

EGYPT – The Red Sea Ports Authority has reported cargo throughput of 7,000 tonnes of general and mixed cargo across its ports, supported by the movement of seven vessels and 483 trucks.

Inbound traffic comprised three vessels carrying 2,500 tonnes of cargo, 259 trucks, and 30 vehicles, while outbound traffic comprised four vessels carrying 4,500 tonnes of cargo, 224 trucks, and nine vehicles.

Safaga Port Operations

At Safaga Port, the vessel PELAGOS Express arrived, while POSEIDON EXPRESS, Pan LiLi, and Amal departed as part of ongoing cargo operations. Safaga serves as a strategic gateway to Upper Egypt and the Golden Triangle mining region, handling dry bulk, general cargo, and containerized shipments.

Safaga’s location provides access to agricultural regions in southern Egypt, making it a critical node for perishable cargo destined for Red Sea and Gulf markets. The balance of vessel movements, one arrival against three departures, indicates a net outflow of goods from the port during the reporting period.

Nuweiba Port and Passenger Traffic

Meanwhile, Nuweiba Port handled 1,300 tonnes of cargo and 145 trucks through shuttle voyages operated by the ferries Al-Hussein and Sina. Nuweiba serves as a key gateway for trade with Jordan and the Levant, with ferry services providing roll-on/roll-off connectivity for perishable goods and passenger vehicles.

The authority also reported the arrival and departure of 808 passengers across its ports during the reporting period, highlighting the dual role of Red Sea ports in handling both commercial freight and commuter traffic.

Regional Trade Connectivity

The latest figures show the ongoing role of Egypt’s Red Sea ports in supporting regional trade flows and cargo connectivity across the Red Sea corridor. Outbound traffic (4,500 tonnes) significantly exceeded inbound traffic (2,500 tonnes), indicating strong export activity by Egyptian producers to regional markets.

The Red Sea Ports Authority’s data reveal the operational dynamics of Egypt’s Red Sea gateway. Safaga Port’s three departures and one arrival indicate a net export flow, consistent with Egypt’s role as a regional exporter of agricultural and industrial goods.

Nuweiba’s ferry-based cargo movement provides a vital link to Jordan, enabling perishable shipments to bypass more congested routes.

As Egypt continues to modernize Safaga and Nuweiba as part of broader port development plans, these hubs will play an increasingly important role in supporting perishable trade flows across the Red Sea corridor, linking Egyptian producers to markets in the Gulf, the Levant, and East Africa.

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