Egypt begins trial operation of Sokhna Port's general cargo and bulk station

Egypt's Transport Ministry has launched trial operation of the first phase of Sokhna Port's general cargo and bulk goods station with the arrival of its first ship.

• The trial phase began with the arrival of the GAMBELLA, carrying about 1,460 metric tons of battery units for energy storage systems.
• Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir said the trial tests the station's systems before a gradual shift to full operation, targeting 10 million tons annually.
• El-Wazir said the station spans about 397,000 square meters, with two marine berths totalling 1,200 meters and a depth of 18 meters.
• Egyptian Maritime Ports Company Chairman Abdelkader Darwish said upcoming project phases include customs warehouses and value-added services.