Red Sea Container Terminals (RSCT) has officially begun operations at Sokhna Port, marking a major milestone for Egypt’s container handling capacity and regional trade connectivity.
The terminal was developed by a consortium including CMA CGM, COSCO SHIPPING Ports, Hutchison Ports, and CMA Terminals. It is located at Ain Sokhna, close to the Suez Canal, and is designed to serve as a key hub linking Asia, Africa, and Europe.
RSCT features a record-depth basin of up to 19 metres, allowing it to accommodate all vessel sizes and container types. Phase I includes a 1,200-metre quay with an 18-metre depth and an initial annual handling capacity of 1.7 million TEUs.
The terminal is equipped with remotely operated ship-to-shore cranes and automated RTG cranes. Operations rely heavily on fully electric cargo-handling equipment, supporting safer, more efficient, and lower-emission terminal operations.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Egypt’s Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry Kamel El-Wazir, Suez Canal Authority Chairman Admiral Osama Rabie, and Suez Canal Economic Zone Chairman Walid Gamal Eldin. CMA CGM was represented by Christine Cabau Woehrel, Executive Vice President Assets. The event was marked by the port call of the CMA CGM IRON.
RSCT strengthens Egypt’s position as a regional maritime hub and supports the country’s Vision 2030 strategy. Lastly, the terminal offers direct access to major global shipping routes and close integration with nearby industrial and logistics zones.
