SAFAGA, Egypt – AD Ports Group is making significant strides in the development of its new multipurpose cargo terminal in Safaga, Egypt, with the imminent arrival of three cutting-edge Panamax cranes. These cranes, ordered from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC), mark a crucial step towards the terminal's anticipated operational launch in the second half of 2026.
The development of the Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal is being carried out under a 30-year concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA), signaling a long-term commitment to enhancing Egypt's maritime infrastructure. AD Ports Group is investing AED 193 million in these three ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and six hybrid rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, demonstrating its dedication to equipping the terminal with state-of-the-art technology.
This investment builds upon a previous substantial order from ZPMC, totaling over AED 420 million, for cranes to be deployed in terminal projects in the Republic of Congo and Angola, showcasing AD Ports Group's expanding global footprint.
The infrastructure development of the Safaga terminal is being undertaken by Hassan Allam Construction, a leading Egyptian engineering and construction company. The terminal, which will cover approximately 810,000 square meters, will be capable of handling a wide range of cargo, including dry bulk, liquid bulk, containerized cargo, and Ro-Ro vehicles. With a 1,000-meter quay wall, the terminal will boast impressive capacities, including 450K TEUs for containers, 5 million tonnes for dry bulk and general cargo, 1 million tonnes for liquid bulk, and 50K CEUs for Ro-Ro vehicles.
"Noatum Ports - Safaga Terminal will support Egypt’s economic development with creation of the Red Sea region’s most modern, efficient terminal facility, which will vastly improve the area’s connectivity and lower costs for traders and businesses," said Ahmed Al Mutawa, AD Ports Group Regional CEO. "We are committed to delivering on our agreement to realise this world-class facility with our Egyptian partners, the Egyptian Ministry of Transport and RSPA."
The Safaga concession is part of AD Ports Group's broader strategy to expand its presence in Egypt's Red Sea region. This includes concessions to operate cruise passenger terminals and agreements to operate additional terminals, further solidifying the Group's role in driving maritime growth in the region.
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