Damietta Container Terminal, a subsidiary of the National Maritime Company, has announced an outstanding operational performance from September to November 2026. The terminal handled 29 ship visits, with a total of 67,421 container movements, serving major global shipping lines such as MSC, YANG MING, and ZIM. This achievement reflects the terminal's efficient operations and readiness to handle large container ships.
The terminal's performance is part of its strategy to enhance its competitive position and establish itself as a reliable partner for major global shipping lines. According to Refik Gamal, Managing Director and CEO of Damietta Container Terminal, the terminal's success demonstrates its efficient operations, equipment, and technical expertise. The terminal has achieved high productivity rates, with a maximum ship productivity of 95.8 movements per hour.
The terminal's equipment has also shown high productivity, with one of its quay cranes achieving 27 movements per hour. These results demonstrate the terminal's advanced operational capabilities and efficient resource management. The terminal can handle container ships of various sizes and meet the requirements of different shipping lines.
Damietta Container Terminal's performance reflects its commitment to developing its operations and improving the quality of services provided. The terminal aims to enhance its competitiveness and support the position of Damietta Port on the global maritime trade map. This is in line with the directives of Engineer Kamal El-Wazir, Minister of Transport, and the vision of the Egyptian leadership to make Egypt a regional and global hub for maritime transport and logistics.
The terminal's success is a result of its efficient operations, advanced equipment, and technical expertise. The terminal has handled a significant number of container movements, demonstrating its capacity to handle large volumes of trade. The terminal's performance is expected to contribute to the growth of Egypt's maritime trade and economy.
Damietta Container Terminal's achievement is a significant milestone in its efforts to establish itself as a major player in the global maritime trade. The terminal's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a reliable partner for shipping lines. The terminal's performance is expected to attract more shipping lines and increase trade volumes.
The Egyptian government's vision to make Egypt a regional and global hub for maritime transport and logistics is supported by the terminal's performance. The terminal's success demonstrates the country's potential to become a major player in the global maritime trade. With its advanced operational capabilities and commitment to excellence, Damietta Container Terminal is well-positioned to achieve further success in the future.
Key points
- Damietta Container Terminal handled 67,421 container movements from September to November 2026.
- The terminal achieved a maximum ship productivity of 95.8 movements per hour.
- The terminal's performance supports Egypt's vision to become a regional and global hub for maritime transport and logistics.
