Sky Ports Group for Shipping and Stevedoring has announced the commencement of construction for a bulk cement export terminal within its multi-purpose terminal at East Port Said Port, with total investments of $50m. The project aims to enhance Egyptian cement exports and access new international markets.
Tarek Hussein, Chairman of Sky Ports, said during a press conference at the company’s headquarters that the project’s feasibility study took nearly two years, reflecting market challenges caused by a shortage of bulk cement storage silos meeting international standards. This shortage had previously constrained Egypt’s export capacity, despite surplus production.
He added that the project aligns with the government’s strategy to increase exports of finished products and strengthen the competitiveness of Egyptian goods abroad. Hussein highlighted that countries such as the United States have strict requirements for receiving bulk cement, which had previously limited Egyptian exports. The new terminal, he noted, will comply with international standards, opening these markets to Egyptian cement.
The project will feature eight concrete silos, each with a capacity of 20,000 tonnes, bringing total storage to 160,000 tonnes. Daily handling capacity will reach 20,000 tonnes, with an hourly capacity of 1,000 tonnes, enabling the terminal to accommodate Panamax-class vessels.
Hussein stated: “The Egyptian state is working to facilitate the export of local products and increase foreign currency revenues, with the private sector playing a pivotal role. The cement silos project at East Port Said supports this effort by opening new markets for Egyptian cement. At Sky Ports, we are proud to deliver this project in service of the national economy.” The project is being implemented through international partnerships with Spain, Germany, and Denmark, ensuring compliance with the highest global standards so that Egyptian products meet international specifications.
Construction will begin with two silos providing a combined capacity of 40,000 tonnes, with technical systems currently being prepared in Denmark and Spain. Operations are scheduled to commence in January 2026. The remaining silos will be delivered progressively—two every four months—reaching full capacity by the end of 2027.
Once fully operational, the terminal is expected to increase Egypt’s cement export capacity to between 4 and 6 million tonnes annually, while opening markets that previously could not receive Egyptian cement.
In a related development, Sky Ports’ East Port Said terminal has been selected to represent Egypt in a programme promoting the transition to green ports across seven countries. The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and enhance environmental sustainability, in partnership with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and in support of Egypt’s Vision 2030 for sustainable development.
Sky Ports’ multi-purpose terminal, officially inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, has already achieved record operational performance, reducing vessel waiting times by four to five hours and achieving handling rates of 9.61 tonnes of cargo. These improvements have lowered export costs and strengthened the competitiveness of Egyptian products in global markets.
