K Line ships first train cars for Cairo Metro Line 4

Cargo handling in progress
Cargo handling in progress

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE) has completed the first shipment of train cars for Cairo Metro Line 4.

Eight cars were loaded onto the car carrier Iguazu Highway at the Port of Kobe. The vessel departed on 12 March 2026and is bound for the Port of Alexandria.

The project involves Mitsubishi Corporation and The Kinki Sharyo Co., Ltd., which are supplying the train cars to Egypt’s Ministry of Transportation.

Company representatives attended the loading operation and confirmed the safe handling of the cargo. Additional shipments are expected in the coming months.

The move marks a step forward in the development of Cairo Metro Line 4. It also highlights growing demand for transporting high and heavy cargo, including rail equipment.

“K” LINE said it will continue to expand its car carrier business. The company aims to leverage its global network and expertise to handle complex cargo, including large-scale industrial shipments.