At a Glance
- DP World opens $85 million Sokhna logistics hub to boost Egypt’s trade and supply chains.
- New park strengthens Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone as a regional logistics and investment hub.
- Phase two expansion by 2026 to double capacity and create more local jobs.
DP World has opened a new logistics park in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone, marking another step in the country’s bid to become a regional and global trade center.
The Sokhna Logistics Park, developed in partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, is being built in two phases with a total investment of $85 million.
Phase one is now operational, while phase two is expected to launch in the third quarter of 2026, expanding the total area to nearly 300,000 square meters.
A boost to Egypt’s trade ambitions
The facility, about 15 minutes from Sokhna Port and 45 minutes from Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, offers a strategic link between industrial zones and global shipping routes.
It also benefits from customs and tax incentives provided by the Suez Canal Economic Zone, a key logistics corridor that connects Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
DP World said demand for space has been strong, with 90 potential customers in discussion and several contracts already signed.
The park’s first phase will create more than 150 jobs, a figure that is expected to double once the second phase is complete.
As the first fully integrated logistics park within the zone, the development offers bonded and non-bonded warehousing, real-time cargo visibility, on-site customs inspection, and a dedicated digital portal for clients.
It will serve industries such as packaging, agriculture, construction materials, textiles, automotive components, and electric vehicles.
Expanding infrastructure and cold-chain capacity
“Our commitment in Egypt goes beyond the port,” said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World’s chairman and group CEO. “We’re building a sustainable, fully integrated logistics ecosystem that connects factories to markets, creates jobs, and supports economic growth.”
Alongside the Sokhna project, DP World has started work on a 16,000-square-meter cold-storage facility in 6th of October City. The $29 million investment will expand Egypt’s cold-chain infrastructure, meeting rising demand for temperature-controlled storage from food and pharmaceutical industries.
Broader context
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, DP World operates in more than 75 countries and handles about 10% of global container traffic. Its growing investments in Egypt underscore its confidence in the country’s long-term trade potential and its central role in global supply chains.
