BREAKING NEWS: Abu Qir Container Terminal starts its operations

The Abu Qir Marine Port Container Terminal in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria has started its operation, Xinhua said.

Chinese cargo ship “Zhong Gu Ji Lin” loaded with 2,000 standard containers docked at a completed section of the terminal on Tuesday morning, marking the official opening.

The first phase of this massive project was delivered in October 2023, said the head of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Egypt, Duan Kun, adding that the construction is now in the second phase.

The overall construction includes

• a significant amount of dredging operations,

• land reclamation,

• navigational channel improvement,

• revetment and supporting facilities.