Noatum Ports receives cranes for Safaga terminal ahead of launch

Noatum Ports has received three ship-to-shore (STS) and six rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for its new terminal in Safaga. The terminal is set to open in H2 2026.

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company built the cranes. Their delivery marks the shift from construction to operations.

Strategic Red Sea gateway

The Safaga terminal will be the first internationally operated port in Upper Egypt. It will boost trade across Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa.

The terminal will handle containers, bulk cargo, and Ro-Ro shipments.

Mohammed Al Tamimi said the milestone moves the project closer to launch and supports regional growth.

Capacity and investment

The terminal will cover 810,000 sqm. It will feature a 1,000-meter quay.

It will handle up to 450,000 TEUs, 5 million tonnes of dry cargo, and 1 million tonnes of liquid bulk.

AD Ports Group invested AED 193 million in the cranes. Total project investment stands at $200 million under a concession with the Red Sea Ports Authority.

Funding includes support from the International Finance Corporation and National Bank of Kuwait – Egypt.

The terminal will strengthen Egypt’s role in global trade.