HPH and AICT officially open two new terminals in Egypt

Alexandria International Container Terminals (AICT) has officially opened two new container terminals at Alexandria Port and El Dekheila Port in Egypt.

John Meredith, group managing director of Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), said he was pleased with the development progress of the two container terminals, and the Egyptian government's commitment to develop the Port of Alexandria into a world-class port facility to support the expanding industrial base in the region.

Both ports are located on the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt, about 183 km northwest of Cairo.

“AICT will strengthen Egypt's position as a centre of trade in the Mediterranean Sea and serve as a gateway to international trade for the Port of Alexandria.” said Meredith.

The two terminals were converted from general cargo facilities into container terminals, with a depth alongside of 12 metres and quay lengths of 380 metres and 510 metres in Alexandra Port and El Dekheila Port respectively.

The Alexandria Port terminal commenced operations in March this year, and the El Dekheila Port terminal became operational in June.