Egypt implements 8 logistics corridors to bolster regional transit role

Egypt is implementing eight international logistics corridors linking Red Sea and Mediterranean ports with dry ports and production zones.

• Egypt is implementing eight international logistics corridors connecting the Red Sea and Mediterranean ports and the Suez Canal axis to dry ports and industrial, agricultural and mining areas.
• The corridors rely on rail lines, a high-speed electric train network, and highways.
• Routes include Arish/Taba, Sokhna/Alexandria, Safaga/Qena/Abu Tartur, Cairo/Alexandria, Tanta/Mansoura/Damietta, Jergoub/Salloum, Cairo/Aswan/Abu Simbel, and Bernice/Aswan/East Owainat/Kufra/N'Djamena.
• Egypt said the network aims to support transit trade with Gulf, Arab Mashreq, and North, East and Central African markets.
• Egypt's Transport Ministry is implementing the 300-km Jarjoub-Sallum corridor, adding a seaport and a 28-km railway link to connect with Libya.