Cairo – Mubasher: DP World recently handled the inaugural export shipment of passenger vehicles from the Ain Sokhna Port, loaded with approximately 500 locally assembled Nissan vehicles heading to the UAE.
This first export shipment marks a new boost for Egypt’s automotive sector, according to a press release.
The roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) vessel ULUSOY 5 under the agency of KMA - Khedivial Marine Agency Egypt, departed for Jebel Ali in Dubai. The achievement underscores DP World’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s growing automotive industry and solidifying Ain Sokhna’s position as a regional trade hub.
Having exported its first batch, DP World plans to ship as many as 10,000 vehicles throughout 2025 to advance Egypt’s automotive sector and contribute to the country’s economic growth.
Avnash Iyer, COO and Acting Country Head, Egypt, DP World, said: “This first ro-ro export shipment is a significant step for Egypt’s automotive sector. It’s a testament to the collaborative efforts of our team and Nissan Egypt.”
Iyer added: “By leveraging our end-to-end capabilities to streamline customer supply chains, we are integrating Egypt into global trade networks. This helps local manufacturers reach new international markets and supports the long-term growth of the country’s economy. This is just the beginning, and we see enormous potential for automotive exports from Egypt.”
DP World Sokhna is supporting Egypt’s growing automotive exports, and this milestone reflects DP World’s continued vision of unlocking trade value for the country as it gears up to play a greater role in regional and global supply chains.
Over the past two decades, DP World has invested more than $1.30 billion in modernising Ain Sokhna Port. Meanwhile, ongoing investments that include a network of freight forwarding offices integrated 3PL services and the development of a logistics park are further enhancing Egyptian supply chains and facilitating efficient trade.
Earlier, DP World announced it reached a major milestone in the development of the Sokhna Logistics Park with 65% of the first phase now complete.
