DP World’s US$80M Sokhna Logistics Park nears completion
EGYPT – DP World has made significant progress in constructing the US$80 million Sokhna Logistics Park, with 65% of the first phase now complete.
The logistics hub, located in the Suez Canal Economic Zone in Egypt, is expected to improve the country’s trade and supply chain operations.Expanding Egypt’s Trade Infrastructure
The 300,000-square-meter facility aims to provide businesses with cost-effective logistics solutions while strengthening Egypt’s role in regional trade.
Its proximity to Sokhna Port, just ten kilometres away, ensures efficient cargo movement and direct access to Greater Cairo’s major markets and industrial zones.
“The facility will support a wide range of cargo across imports, exports, and transit, and will be integrated with DP World’s operations at Sokhna Port, offering a full range of multi-modal supply chain services,” said Ranjit Ray, DP World Senior Vice President for Economic Zones in the Middle East and North Africa.
DP World plans to use its extensive trade network to enhance efficiency and lower operational costs for businesses.
The logistics park will serve industries including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, retail, automotive, and textiles. It will also include bonded and non-bonded warehouses, office space, and designated areas for cargo and container storage.
Additional services such as customs clearance, warehousing, freight forwarding, labelling, sorting, packing, and inspection will be available to companies operating in the facility.
The Sokhna Logistics Park has already attracted attention from businesses in both local and international markets.
Companies currently operating in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone are among those considering expansion into Egypt through this facility.
With phase one set for completion in June 2025, businesses will soon benefit from DP World’s integrated logistics network.
“Coupled with access to DP World’s global trade infrastructure network, this will provide cost-effective supply chain solutions for both local and international businesses,” Ray added.
Maersk expands cold storage capacity
In related developments, shipping giant Maersk recently completed a cold storage facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands, welcoming its first shipment of South African table grapes.
The facility is designed to improve supply chain efficiency for perishable goods moving through Europe.
“Our cold store significantly improves the speed and reliability of refrigerated supply chains, enhancing the quality of temperature-sensitive and frozen products on their way to European consumers,” said Ole Trumpfheller, Managing Director of Maersk Area North Europe.
Located near the Maasvlakte II terminal, the 35,000-square-meter facility enhances Maersk’s ability to handle refrigerated containers efficiently.
It has a storage capacity of over 34,000 pallet positions and is an essential part of Maersk’s reefer and cold chain logistics operations.
The facility also allows customers to return empty reefer containers to the newly expanded Star Depot, reducing costs associated with detention and demurrage fees.
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