Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, met at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital with Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Transport, to review several files of the Ministry’s work.
At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Madbouly emphasized that Egypt’s transport sector is witnessing unprecedented development as part of the state’s vision to improve infrastructure and increase the efficiency of the transport system in all its forms. He explained that these efforts directly support economic development plans and facilitate the movement of people and goods between governorates. He added that the state is implementing a wide range of national projects, strengthening Egypt’s position as a leading regional hub for transport and logistics.
As part of efforts to transform Egypt into a regional center for transport, logistics, and transit trade, the Minister of Transport noted the arrival of three giant quay cranes and six yard cranes at the multi-purpose terminal “Safaga 2” in Safaga Port. He confirmed this achievement is part of completing the superstructure works of the terminal, which is a component of the major Safaga Port development plan being implemented by the Ministry to enhance Egypt’s port infrastructure.
El-Wazir explained that the operation of the “Safaga 2” terminal will strengthen links between Egypt and Middle Eastern and African countries, improve global shipping routes, and serve as a main gateway for Upper Egypt’s development. It will support mining activities within the Golden Triangle project, facilitate export and import operations, and maximize benefits from development projects across northern, central, and southern Upper Egypt by connecting them to the port. The terminal is also expected to attract diverse investments in industry, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing.
He added that the terminal will play a vital role in transporting containers and goods from southern valley areas to Safaga Port, with a focus on maximizing rail transport. The terminal is a key part of the integrated logistics corridor “Safaga–Qena–Abu Tartour,” one of seven international logistics corridors Egypt is developing to consolidate its position as a global regional hub for transport, logistics, and transit trade.
In terms of service projects, the Minister reviewed the implementation status of the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) project on the (Shubra–Banha Freeway). The project involves applying ITS on seven national roads: Shubra–Banha Freeway, Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road, Cairo–Ismailia–Port Said Desert Road, Cairo–Ain Sokhna Road, Cairo–Suez Road, the Regional Ring Road, and the Greater Cairo Ring Road. He noted that applying ITS on these highways will usher Egypt’s roads into a new phase aligned with the comprehensive renaissance in the transport sector.
El-Wazir confirmed intensified efforts to accelerate this vital project, which aims to reduce accident rates, enhance safety and security standards, and improve emergency response times. The project also seeks to establish an integrated vision for accurately monitoring vehicle movement, reducing travel time, and improving traffic flow. Additionally, it aims to enhance road network management through modern technology, improving infrastructure to connect cities and logistics areas with commercial ports on the Mediterranean and Red Seas. This will open new horizons for economic growth and maximize the benefits of Egypt’s integrated infrastructure.
