Egypt has announced its plans to launch a regular maritime line from the port of Ain Sokhna, east of Cairo, to East African countries in October 2019.opening of the port is expected to boost exports to East African countries and landlocked countries, including Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.
The new maritime line is expected to boost not only trade to Africa, but also provide logistical services to exporters and importers, with the aim of promoting trade between Egyptian and African countries and reaching new markets to support the national economy. It will also push Egypt as a northern gateway to African trade with European countries. The line will facilitate logistical support from transport, warehousing and insurance services.
