DP World launches Egypt’s first integrated Logistics Distribution Centre at Sokhna Logistics Park
Located adjacent to Sokhna Port within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, the LDC sits alongside one of the world’s most important trade corridors, providing direct access to regional and international markets.
EGYPT – DP World has launched Egypt’s first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre at Sokhna Logistics Park, enabling international companies to access the Egyptian market and serving regional and global customers through a single distribution hub.
The launch ceremony was attended by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister of Egypt, alongside senior government officials and representatives of international companies.
The launch coincided with the first visit to Egypt by Essa Kazim, who had recently assumed the Chairmanship of DP World, and with the signing of agreements with the first three global customers to benefit from the centre’s services.
Integrated Supply Chain Services
Through the Logistics Distribution Centre, DP World provides an integrated end-to-end supply chain solution encompassing international freight forwarding, port services at Sokhna Port, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfilment, customs facilitation, transportation coordination, and value-added services such as assembly, packaging, repackaging, labelling, and product customization.
This enables companies to serve local, regional, and international markets efficiently from a single location while retaining ownership of inventory until final distribution.
Located adjacent to Sokhna Port within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, the LDC sits alongside one of the world’s most important trade corridors, providing direct access to regional and international markets.
Strategic Investment and Leadership Comments
Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, said: “The launch of the project marks a new chapter in our long-standing partnership with this dynamic market. Egypt has been one of our most important investment destinations in the region, and today we reaffirm our confidence in its potential to become a global hub for trade, industry and logistics.”
Mohammad Shihab, Executive Vice President, Egypt and Levant at DP World, said: “The launch of the LDC at Sokhna Logistics Park strengthens Egypt’s trade and logistics capabilities by enabling businesses to position inventory closer to customers and serve multiple markets from a single regional hub.”
DP World has invested more than US$1.4 billion in integrated logistics infrastructure across Egypt, including the expansion and modernization of Sokhna Port, the development of Sokhna Logistics Park, and a new cold chain facility currently under development.
Finally, the centre’s ability to serve as a regional inventory hub for tea exporters and consumer goods distributors demonstrates how Egypt can leverage its strategic location to become a gateway connecting Asia, Africa and Europe, reinforcing its position as a regional hub for trade and logistics.
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