Abu dhabi: DP World today announced the launch of Egypt's first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, marking a significant milestone in the country's logistics sector. The new facility enables international companies to access the Egyptian market while serving regional and global customers through a single distribution hub.
According to Emirates News Agency, the launch ceremony was attended by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, along with senior Egyptian government officials and representatives of international companies. The launch coincided with the first visit to Egypt by Essa Kazim, who recently assumed the Chairmanship of DP World, and included the signing of agreements with the first three global customers to benefit from the Logistics Distribution Centre's 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 fulfillment, customs facilitation, transportation coordination, and value-added services such as assembly, packaging, repackaging, labeling, 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. Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, highlighted the significance of the project and reaffirmed the company's commitment to expanding investments to support Egypt's vision of becoming a global hub for trade, industry, and logistics.
The agreements underscore growing confidence in Egypt as a regional logistics hub. The LDC has already attracted a diverse portfolio of international customers. Among the first is a leading Kenya-based tea exporter serving markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Handling approximately 1,000 TEUs annually into Egypt, the company will leverage the facility as a regional inventory hub, enabling more efficient distribution to multiple international markets.
Another customer, one of the world's leading consumer goods distributors, will utilize the LDC to support operations across eight markets spanning Saudi Arabia, the Levant, and the Horn of Africa. Its activities will be supported by a dedicated temperature-controlled facility within Sokhna Logistics Park. A third customer is a German multinational company specializing in fiber-optic cables and digital infrastructure solutions, which will leverage the logistics center to strengthen its distribution and re-export capabilities across Egypt, North Africa, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Mohammad Shihab, Executive Vice President, Egypt and Levant, DP World, stated that 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. The integrated model improves efficiency and flexibility while reinforcing Egypt's role as a strategic gateway connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
By bringing inventory and raw materials closer to manufacturing centers and end markets, the Logistics Distribution Centre reduces lead times, enhances supply chain resilience, and supports business continuity. It also strengthens local industries by providing faster and more reliable access to essential inputs and materials, reinforcing Egypt's position as a regional hub for trade and logistics.
DP World has invested more than USD 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. Combined with DP World's freight forwarding, contract logistics, and end-to-end supply chain services, this integrated network enables businesses to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen export competitiveness, and access regional and global markets through seamless trade and logistics solutions.