Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli met on Tuesday Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review key projects .
Madbouli highlighted the unprecedented progress in Egypt’s transport sector, stressing its role in boosting infrastructure, supporting economic growth, and facilitating movement of people and goods nationwide. He noted that major national projects are positioning Egypt as a regional hub for transport and logistics.
El-Wazir reported the arrival of three giant quay cranes and six yard cranes at the multi-purpose terminal “Safaga 2” in Safaga Port.
The equipment is part of the port’s expansion plan, aimed at strengthening Egypt’s maritime infrastructure. The minister said the new terminal will enhance links with Middle Eastern and African markets, improve global shipping routes, and serve as a gateway for Upper Egypt’s development, particularly mining activities in the Golden Triangle project.
He added that the facility will support container and cargo transport from southern Egypt to Safaga Port, with a focus on rail freight. The terminal is a key component of the integrated logistics corridor “Safaga–Qena–Abu Tartur,” one of seven international corridors Egypt is developing to cement its role in global transit trade.
The minister also reviewed progress on the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) project, starting with the Shubra–Banha Freeway. The system will be applied to seven major highways, including Cairo–Alexandria, Cairo–Ismailia–Port Said, Cairo–Ain Sokhna, Cairo–Suez, the Regional Ring Road, and the Greater Cairo Ring Road.
El-Wazir underlined that ITS will reduce accidents, improve safety, and speed up emergency response. It will also cut travel times, ease traffic flow, and enhance road management through advanced monitoring technologies. The project is expected to better connect cities and logistics zones with Egypt’s ports on the Mediterranean and Red Sea, opening new opportunities for investment and economic growth.
