Most used services

Vessel destination committee

The maritime transport sector provides a set of integrated services such as issuing statistical reports, issuing and renewing licenses for navigational agencies, licenses for commercial diving, issuing licenses for dumping for dredging works, steering strategic goods ships, licensing a specialized port, licenses for scaffolding and walkways established on the Egyptian coasts, approvals from the concerned authorities (for coastal transportation services - wireless devices - individual permits).

Coal Ship Registration

The maritime transport sector provides a set of integrated services such as issuing statistical reports, issuing and renewing licenses for navigational agencies, licenses for commercial diving, issuing licenses for dumping for dredging works, steering strategic goods ships, licensing a specialized port, licenses for scaffolding and walkways established on the Egyptian coasts, approvals from the concerned authorities (for coastal transportation services - wireless devices - individual permits).

National Committee for Reducing Emissions in Maritime Transport

Formation of a technical committee to study and analyze the potential impacts of the proposed amendments to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention and their implications for the relevant Egyptian sectors.

Hajj campaigns 2026

Receive, review, and electronically upload pilgrims’ files from Namaa and Arab Bridge into the Ministry of Interior databases.

Maritime Single Window

The Maritime Single Window is a digital service that enables stakeholders to submit vessel and cargo data once through a single electronic platform, where it is automatically shared with all relevant port authorities.

Yacht Single Window

Complete procedures for foreign tourist yachts and issue approval and a single invoice through the One-Stop electronic platform.

MTS services Portal

Link to the Maritime Transport and Logistics Services Portal.

Shipping agency licenses

Obtain a shipping agency license to operate at all Egyptian ports.

Services Tariff for the shipping agencies

The service is responsible for publishing and enhancing transparency in the tariff of shipping agency services to regulate the relationship between the agency and the beneficiary, in accordance with the governing ministerial decisions, while publishing the approved price lists on the official website of the sector.

Commercial Diving

Issue or renew commercial diving licenses for companies to carry out commercial diving activities at Egyptian ports.

Legislation

The applicable maritime legislation and the related international conventions on the website of the Maritime Transport & Logistics Sector.

An overview of the maritime transport and logistics sector

Goals

Improving the efficiency of ports, enhancing the level of services, increasing their attractiveness for investment, and supporting sustainable economic growth through an integrated maritime transport system that is compatible with global changes.

message

Enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian maritime transport through port integration, attracting investments and shipping lines, and facilitating trade in a way that serves the national and regional economy.

Vision

To make Egyptian seaports a sophisticated, safe and efficient system, capable of competing regionally and globally, and supporting Egypt’s role as a pivotal center for trade, energy and logistics.

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Ministerial decisions

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Egyptian Maritime Transport in Figures 2024

55

Total number of ports

23

Tourist Marina

3000

Total length of Egyptian coasts (km)

84

Fleet ships

16221

Number of port calls

8.9

Million TEU

208

Cargo handling (million tons)

518

Thousand passengers

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