The Damietta port in Egypt has taken steps to enhance its partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, a global shipping line. On September 30, 2026, the port's managing director, Lieutenant General Tarek Adly Abdullah, met with a Hapag-Lloyd delegation to discuss ways to increase cooperation and vessel traffic at the port. The meeting aimed to support the port's plans to expand its operations in the Egyptian market and strengthen its position in the international trade and maritime transport system.
The Hapag-Lloyd delegation included regional general manager for Egypt, Turkey, and Greece, Alper Tafuko, and Egypt operations manager, Amr Ismail. They were accompanied by Lieutenant General Dr. Ahmed Hamdi Abdelaziz, deputy managing director of Damietta port, and Lieutenant General Rafeat Al-Mardini, head of the port's central administration for movement and zones. The discussions focused on developing cooperation and coordination between the port and Hapag-Lloyd to facilitate maritime services and increase vessel and container traffic.
The meeting highlighted the importance of Damietta port as a strategic location in the region, with advanced infrastructure and operational capabilities that support maritime trade and transportation. Hapag-Lloyd emphasized its intention to increase its operations in the Egyptian market and boost vessel traffic and trade through Damietta port in the coming period. This move aligns with the port's growing role in container services and maritime transport, particularly as a member of the "Tahya Misr 1" container terminal operating alliance.
Lieutenant General Tarek Adly Abdullah stressed the port's commitment to maintaining direct communication with shipping lines operating at the port and providing necessary support to facilitate maritime and operational processes. This support aims to increase trade volumes and enhance the port's competitiveness, alongside development efforts and upgrading of infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Increased traffic from global shipping lines through Damietta port directly impacts trade, supply chains, and services related to transportation and logistics. This, in turn, enhances the port's ability to serve import and export activities, support economic activity, and create job opportunities in the maritime sector in Damietta.
The cooperation between Damietta port and Hapag-Lloyd reflects the port's strategic importance in the region and its potential to attract global shipping lines. The port's management expressed its commitment to providing high-quality services and facilities to shipping lines, which will contribute to the growth of trade and economic activity in the region.
The enhanced partnership between Damietta port and Hapag-Lloyd is expected to have a positive impact on the Egyptian economy, particularly in the areas of trade, transportation, and logistics. The port's expansion and modernization efforts will also contribute to its goal of becoming a major hub for maritime trade in the region.
Key points
- Damietta port aims to increase vessel traffic and trade through its partnership with Hapag-Lloyd.
- The port's strategic location and advanced infrastructure make it an attractive hub for global shipping lines.
- The cooperation between Damietta port and Hapag-Lloyd is expected to boost Egypt's economic activity and trade.
