Safety Link, a company specializing in navigation and trade, has begun trial operations at Egypt's Ameria Dry Port. The port, located in Alexandria, is owned by the Egyptian government's National Service Projects Organization. Safety Link's managing director, Wafa Ibrahim, stated that the company aims to increase the port's capacity and attract more clients. The port will operate digitally, with a system managing the gate, yards, refrigeration areas, customs, and billing.
The Ameria Dry Port serves as an inland extension of Alexandria's seaports, aiming to act as a logistics distribution center for imported, exported, and transited goods. This will help organize traffic flow and reduce pressure on seaport berths. The port spans 34.82 feddans, near Alexandria and its seaport, and is connected to major roads leading to Cairo and the Delta region.
The port features a 75,000 square-meter container yard with a 32-centimeter thick concrete slab, capable of handling 3,086 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Additionally, it includes a customs area, a refrigerated yard with 826 connections operating 24/7, and a cold storage complex with a 10,000-ton capacity.
The port's infrastructure also comprises two dry customs warehouses, each covering 1,150 square meters, and a covered area for storing 600 cars within the customs zone. The facility is equipped with a dual 11-kilovolt power supply, three backup generators, and a security system featuring 86 surveillance cameras and two guard towers.
Wafa Ibrahim emphasized that the presence of various authorities, including customs, the "Nafez" platform, and the General Authority for Export and Import Control, within the port provides an integrated system for completing procedures at one location. The company targets clients including importers and exporters of refrigerated and frozen goods, shipping lines, and logistics companies.
Safety Link's plan focuses on digital operation, utilizing a system that tracks container data, occupancy rates, and revenues. The company aims to increase refrigeration connections from 138 to 400 within two weeks and eventually to 826. They also plan to offer value-added services such as retail, repackaging, inspection, and customs clearance within the customs warehouses.
The company will monitor performance indicators, including truck turnaround time, clearance duration, temperature control, and yard occupancy rates. Safety Link is exploring the use of solar energy as part of its sustainability plan, given the significant electricity consumption for refrigeration operations. The company invites shipping lines, freight forwarders, importers, and exporters to collaborate during the upcoming phase.
Key points
- Safety Link begins trial operations at Ameria Dry Port, aiming for full digitalization.
- The port will increase its refrigeration connections and offer value-added services.
- The company targets importers and exporters of refrigerated and frozen goods.
