RADM/Tarek Abdallah Ahmed – head of maritime transport and logistics sector:

It is my pleasure to welcome you all in maritime transport and logistics sector’s official locale in A.R.E, stating that maritime transport industry transports more than 80% of international trade volume and it is responsible for transporting vital strategic cargo and commodities required for human life all over the world.

Transport ministry strategy is not limited to the concept of passengers and cargo transport, but it includes applying the concept of sustainable development – Egypt vision 2030. This through providing and integration of transport networks of high quality and efficiency to achieve all development requirements; whether economic or social, also implementing giant national projects in different fields

Maritime transport and logistics sector since its establishment in the year 1961 aims at developing and increasing competitiveness of Egyptian maritime transport; this through achieving integration between maritime Egyptian ports so as to attract navigational lines and foreign and local investments. Also, in order to facilitate trade and convert Egypt into a regional center for trade transport and logistics.

Maritime transport and logistics sector within the framework of political and ministerial directives updates and undergoes continuous developments to cope with international standards in the field of maritime transport, this in cooperation with all bodies concerned with maritime transport industry especially the private sector being a main partner in the development route.