Supply Chain & Logistics

Once the facility opens, it will replace the capacity-strained Port of Dakar as the nation’s primary logistics and trade gateway.

The initiative aligns with Etihad’s planned launch of direct flights to Accra in early 2027, signalling a commitment to one of the continent’s most active aviation markets.

This strategic equipment rollout aims to increase the facility’s annual cargo capacity from 700,000 to over 3 million units.

Farid stressed that Africa represents one of the key pillars of Egypt’s export strategy, given the free trade agreements linking Egypt with numerous African countries.

This new route is part of a broader growth strategy that includes fleet upgrades to support the company’s expanding international presence.