Egypt Launches New Europe–Gulf Cargo Transit Service by way of Damietta Port

Egypt has launched a brand new transit service to move cargo from Europe to Gulf nations by way of Damietta Port, in keeping with a assertion by the Ministry of Transport on Monday 30 March.

The service will deal with each refrigerated and dry items arriving from Europe by means of the Ro-Ro delivery line linking Damietta Port with Trieste in Italy, earlier than being transported onward to Safaga Port after which to Gulf locations.

The transfer is a part of Egypt’s broader technique to place itself as a regional hub for transport, logistics, and transit commerce.

Officers stated the brand new mannequin goals to streamline the motion of products by decreasing procedural necessities, together with exempting transit shipments heading to Gulf nations from prior registration within the Automated Cargo Data (ACI) system.

Authorities stated coordination between the Damietta Port Authority, the Ro-Ro line operator Pan Marine Group, customs officers, and different stakeholders has helped velocity up operational and clearance procedures by means of using digital programs.

The event displays ongoing efforts to modernise port operations, significantly by means of the enlargement of digital infrastructure and logistics providers.

Launched in November 2024, the Damietta–Trieste Ro-Ro line has been positioned as a key hyperlink in commerce between Egypt and Europe, providing sooner transport for perishable items, lowered delivery prices, and shorter supply instances.

Officers say the brand new service is anticipated to reinforce Egypt’s function in transit commerce, significantly as regional transport routes face ongoing challenges, significantly within the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime hall for worldwide commerce. Heightened regional tensions have led to lowered vessel site visitors, rerouting of shipments, and rising logistics prices, prompting nations to discover various transit routes and extra secure commerce corridors.