DP World Egypt Celebrates the Inauguration of the Integrated Central Industrial Laboratories at Ain Sokhna Port

DP World Egypt, the global operator of Ain Sokhna Port within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, welcomed H.E. Eng. Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade; Mr. Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone; Mr. Hossam Heiba, Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones; Eng. Essam El-Naggar, Chairman of the General Organization for Export and Import Control; Mr. Sherif El-Kilani, Deputy Minister of Finance for Tax Policy; and Mr. Ahmed Amouie, Head of the Customs Authority, along with several senior executives from ministries and economic and regulatory bodies. The event was also attended by prominent representatives from the Export Council for Engineering and Electronics Industries, leading import companies, and internationally accredited inspection firms, as they toured ahead of the official inauguration of the Integrated Central Industrial Laboratories at Ain Sokhna Port.
The Minister reviewed a detailed presentation from DP World highlighting the latest measures implemented to enhance the customs clearance process and reduce the time required to release goods.
The presentation showcased the newly developed Joint Risk Management System, which connects all government agencies involved in the clearance of imports and exports, ensuring faster procedures and the highest levels of transparency and accuracy. In addition, the presentation featured the upgraded digitized export cycle, which integrates all entities within the export process, alongside electronic connectivity with shipping lines, shipping agencies, and container terminals.
This landmark project is designed to transform the industrial inspection system, ensuring products comply with the highest international quality and safety standards. It will significantly accelerate customs clearance, strengthen Egyptian exports with internationally recognized inspection certificates, and protect the domestic market from non-compliant products. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, the laboratories will also serve as a cornerstone in consolidating Ain Sokhna Port’s position as a premier gateway for trade and investment.
Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Eng. Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, stated:
“The strategic goal of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade is to eliminate bureaucracy and streamline procedures by unifying government efforts to serve investors and facilitate trade. What we witnessed today in terms of coordination and integration within the port is a practical application of the Prime Minister’s directives to maintain operations throughout the week, including public holidays, to ensure maximum efficiency in trade flows. We will continue regular field follow-ups to safeguard the progress achieved in reducing customs clearance time and cost, and in strengthening the competitiveness of Egyptian ports as regional and global logistics hubs.”
From his side, Mr. Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, commented:
“The Authority is committed to improving customs procedures across all its ports, and we recognize the importance of unifying efforts with government institutions to overcome all challenges facing customs clearance and cargo movement. This project reflects our broader vision to solidify the Suez Canal Economic Zone’s standing as a leading global logistics hub.”
Meanwhile, Mohammad Shihab, Chief Executive Officer, DP World Egypt, said:
“Integrating the new Central Industrial Laboratories into Ain Sokhna Port’s operations will deliver a tangible boost in efficiency, cargo handling speed, and quality assurance for imported goods. It will further enhance the port’s ability to meet the needs of our local and international partners with higher precision and stricter standards of safety and quality. At DP World Egypt, we believe that the port’s success is a shared success, and we stand ready to collaborate on any initiative that delivers real value and reinforces Ain Sokhna’s role as a key regional and global trade and logistics hub.”
With these achievements, DP World reaffirms its commitment to investing in the development of Ain Sokhna Port’s infrastructure and logistics services, strengthening its role as a primary gateway to regional and global markets, and driving sustainable growth toward a more competitive and prosperous future.