DP World has inaugurated the Sokhna Logistics Park in Egypt, in a move to strengthen the country’s position as a regional and global trade hub. The park was introduced in partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
The park is in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) and is being developed by DP World in two phases with a US$85m investment. Phase one is now operational, and phase two is scheduled to launch in Q3 2026, expanding the total area to nearly 300,000m2. The park will create over 150 jobs in phase one, growing to 300+ upon full completion.
Located 15 minutes from Sokhna Port, 30 minutes from Suez and 45 minutes from the New Administrative Capital, the park offers strong connectivity links. It also benefits from tax and customs exemptions and streamlined trade procedures. DP World says interest has been strong, reporting 90 customers in the pipeline and several contracts already signed.
As the first integrated logistics park in SCZONE, it provides bonded and non-bonded solutions, real-time visibility, on-site customs inspections and a dedicated DP World customer portal. It supports sectors including raw materials, packaging, agriculture, electronics, construction materials, textiles, automotive components and electric vehicles.
“Our commitment in Egypt goes beyond the port,” said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman and group CEO of DP World. “We are building a sustainable, fully integrated logistics ecosystem that offers end-to-end solutions – from factory floor to customer door – driving seamless integration and trade flows that will boost exports, create jobs and support economic growth.”
The chairman also announced that DP World has begun construction of a new cold-storage facility in 6th of October City. The 16,000m² cold-storage facility is being built with a US$29m investment. Connected to the logistics park, it is designed to strengthen the country’s cold-chain capabilities and support growing demand for energy-efficient, temperature-controlled storage.
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