Beyond maritime operations, Ain Sokhna offers diverse transport connectivity via rail and road.
This streamlines documentation and reduces delays at entry points.
The five-day suspension showed how localized disputes can trigger broader market instability.
Looking ahead, El Sawy expects improved market confidence following the recent easing of US-Iran tensions.
ECOWAS trade frameworks, which support free movement of goods across member countries, provide a legal basis for resolving the conflict.