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Egypt begins work on Arish Logistics Zone to strengthen trade links
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Egypt's Ministry of Transport has initiated the development of a large-scale logistics zone in Arish, spanning 603 feddans, to bolster logistics infrastructure in North Sinai and enhance regional trade. The project will include storage and handling yards, administrative buildings, and cold storage facilities to support transit trade and improve supply chain efficiency. Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir stated that this zone is a key component of the Arish鈥揟aba logistics corridor, linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. The Arish zone is part of a wider network of logistics hubs across Sinai, including East Qantara, Rafah, Baghdad, Hassana, Naqb, Taba, El Tor, and Ras Sudr, designed to attract investment and boost trade. This corridor will also connect with the "Arab Corridor" project, which aims to link Egypt with Jordan and Iraq, reinforcing Egypt's goal of becoming a regional trade and logistics hub. Egypt plans to establish 7 integrated logistics corridors with 33 logistics zones and dry ports, connecting production centers with Red Sea and Mediterranean seaports. During his visit, El-Wazir also reviewed progress at Port of Arish, where marine works are ongoing, with the first and third phases completed, the second phase at 51.1 percent, and the eastern basin's second stage at 21.4 percent. He also inspected a cement silos project at the port, featuring four silos each with a 10,000-tonne capacity for white and grey cement. El-Wazir emphasized the critical role
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