Egypt and Russia are studying the launch of an integrated logistics project aimed at establishing a dedicated corridor linking the two countries’ ports, in a move designed to streamline trade flows and deepen economic cooperation.

 

According to a statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Transport, the proposed project would include two container terminals located at ports on both the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, supported by adjacent industrial and logistics zones. The corridor would be connected via a maritime route linking Egyptian ports with Russian ports on the Black Sea, and extending onward to northern shipping routes.

 

The discussions took place during a meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir and Nikolai Patrushev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin and head of the Russian Maritime Board. The meeting included a high-level Russian delegation comprising executives from major transport and maritime companies.

 

During the talks, Russian firms outlined potential areas of cooperation, including the establishment of direct shipping lines between Egyptian and Russian ports, as well as collaboration on localizing shipbuilding and maritime industries in Egypt.

 

Proposals from the Russian side also covered the design and construction of shipyards, the manufacturing of maritime components, and the development of electric river vessels. In addition, both sides discussed training and capacity-building programs for maritime professionals, including partnerships with leading Russian universities specializing in shipbuilding.

 

The two sides agreed to hold further technical meetings in the coming days to develop a joint roadmap for implementing the proposed projects, particularly in commercial maritime transport and the localization of shipbuilding industries.

 

El-Wazir highlighted that Egypt is currently implementing integrated international logistics corridors aimed at strengthening connectivity with neighboring countries and linking production zones to seaports through fast and secure transport networks. These corridors are designed to pass through industrial zones, dry ports, and logistics hubs, as part of a broader national strategy that also includes the development of the Egypt high-speed rail network.

 

The initiative reflects Egypt’s broader push to position itself as a regional logistics hub connecting Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, while enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of its transport and trade infrastructure.