DP World has successfully facilitated the first export shipment of passenger vehicles from the Ain Sokhna Port.

The roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) vessel ULUSOY 5, operated by KMA—Khedivial Marine Agency Egypt—recently departed for Jebel Ali, Dubai, carrying 498 locally assembled Nissan Sunny vehicles.

This shipment is seen as an important development for Egypt's automotive industry. DP World aims to ship up to 10,000 vehicles this year, which could help bolster the country's economy and solidify Sokhna's position as a regional trade hub. 

"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," said Avnash Iyer, COO & Acting Country Head, Egypt, DP World, said: 

"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," he added.

DP World Sokhna is helping boost Egypt's automotive exports. This development highlights the company's aim to enhance trade opportunities for Egypt as it seeks to increase its involvement in regional and global supply chains.

Furthermore, DP World in Egypt offers customers integrated solutions, from container handling, bulk, general cargo, project cargo, and passenger services to logistics services, such as freight forwarding and 3PL solutions. This allows manufacturers like Nissan to access seamless end-to-end logistics, connecting them to customers worldwide. 

DP World said over the past two decades, it has invested more than US$1.3 billion in modernising Ain Sokhna Port.

Ongoing investments, including 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.