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AD Ports, RSPA to develop and operate terminal in Egypt’s Safaga Port

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The pact will see an investment of US$200 million over three years.
  • The Safaga Port definitive agreement, sanctioned under the Law on the Granting of Commitment Contract issued on 1st November 2023, will see an investment of US$200 million.
  • The terminal, spanning approximately 810,000 square meters, will feature a 1,000-metre quay wall and will handle diverse cargo types.

Cairo, Egypt — AD Ports Group (AD Ports) has signed a concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) for the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Safaga Seaport.

The Safaga Port definitive agreement, sanctioned under the Law on the Granting of Commitment Contract issued on 1st November 2023, will see an investment of US$200 million over three years, aimed at developing a state-of-the-art facility within the strategic location of the Red Sea and will be the first internationally operated port serving the Upper Egypt region.

The total investment will cover superstructure, equipment, buildings, and utilities within the concession area to create advanced facilities and leading-edge infrastructure.

The terminal, spanning approximately 810,000 square meters, will feature a 1,000-metre quay wall and will handle diverse cargo types, including dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized cargo, and Ro-Ro. This project is expected to bring substantial economic impact, with cost savings and efficiency improvements to traders and businesses in the region. The terminal is on track to become operational by 2025.

Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group, said, “The confidence and trust placed by the Egyptian government and our partners is a testament to AD Ports Group’s capabilities and experience in developing ports and terminals infrastructure. With this project, our Group will demonstrate its commitment to enhancing the efficiency of global supply chains, creating faster trade routes and providing diverse logistics solutions for our key strategic trading partners.”