Egypt: Sky Ports Group has announced the start of construction of a bulk cement export terminal within its multi-purpose facility at Port Said, with a total investment of US$50m. The project is reportedly intended to boost cement exports and open access to new international markets, according to local press.
Tarek Hussein, chair of Sky Ports Group, said the feasibility study took nearly two years due to market challenges linked to a lack of internationally compliant bulk cement storage silos. This shortage has previously limited Egypt’s export capacity despite surplus domestic production. Hussein said the project aligns with the government’s strategy to increase exports of finished products and improve the competitiveness of Egyptian goods overseas. He added that strict import requirements in markets such as the US had constrained Egyptian bulk cement exports, and that the new terminal would remove these barriers.
The terminal will feature eight concrete silos, each with a capacity of 20,000t, giving total storage of 160,000t. It will have a handling capacity of 20,000t/day and a rate of 1000t/hr, allowing it to serve Panamax-class vessels. The project is being implemented through international partnerships with Spain, Germany and Denmark. Technical systems are reportedly being prepared in Denmark and Spain, with operations scheduled to commence in January 2026. The remaining silos will be delivered consecutively, 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 4 - 6Mt/yr, while opening markets that previously could not receive Egyptian cement.
