Sokhna, Egypt – 5 September 2025: DP World has successfully received and handled a giant 30 meter long Ammonia Converter weighing more than 500 tons at Sokhna Port.
The shipment highlights Sokhna Port’s ability to handle complex cargo of exceptional scale, reinforcing its role as the primary gateway to the Red Sea and a vital logistics hub supporting trade and industry in Egypt and the region.
DP World worked closely with the vessel agent Dominion Shipping Agencies (Egypt) and the transportation company EWA Group ahead of the vessel’s arrival to proactively prepare the route, ensuring the safe, efficient and direct transfer of the cargo without disruption.
Commenting on the operation, Mohammad Shihab, Chief Executive Officer, DP World Egypt, said:
“The successful handling of this oversized shipment demonstrates Sokhna Port’s capacity as an integrated logistics platform capable of managing some of the most complex cargo in terms of weight and dimensions. At DP World, we are committed to supporting the Egypt’s economy by facilitating trade and industry, while enhancing Sokhna’s position as the primary gateway to the Red Sea and a modern logistics hub.”
The operation further underscores Sokhna Port’s role as a strategic platform supporting factories in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. By managing these complex operations, DP World contributes to strengthening supply chains, supporting local manufacturing and boosting Egypt’s economic competitiveness.
