The various freight terminal Trans Cargo, at the port of Sokhna in Egypt, welcomed on 26 July 2026 its first commercial ships after its entry into operation. This step marks the effective start of handling operations on this new infrastructure, which is part of the programme of modernization of the Egyptian ports and of strengthening the logistic capacities of the country.

According to the Egyptian Ministry of Transport, the terminal received the bulk carrier Century Eagle, coming from China, as well as the various cargo ship Transmar Legacy, arriving from the Islamic port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, the Chipolbrok Sun had been the first ship to land on the site to deliver a 150-ton crane and other equipment needed to commission the facilities.

The authorities consider that the successive arrival of these vessels confirms the operational capacity of the terminal to process various goods in accordance with international standards.

The new infrastructure must help to increase the handling capacity of the port of Sokhna, reduce the waiting times of ships and improve port and logistics services, while supporting Egypt's foreign trade and transit activities.

The Trans Cargo terminal is part of the vast project of redevelopment of the port of Sokhna, integrated with the logistics corridor linking Sokhna, on the Red Sea, to Alexandria, on the Mediterranean.

This programme includes the creation of specialized terminals, the modernisation of docks and navigation basins, and the strengthening of rail and road connections, as part of the Egyptian strategy to consolidate its position as a regional hub for transport, logistics and transit trade.