H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, outlined an ambitious roadmap for the country’s transport sector in the draft 2025/2026 Economic and Social Development Plan, presented before the House of Representatives. Her presentation, delivered during a parliamentary session chaired by H.E. Dr. Hanafy El Gebaly, forms a cornerstone of Egypt’s medium-term strategy (2025/2026–2028/2029) and aligns with the national “Vision 2030” Sustainable Development Goals.
Transport as a Driver of Growth and Competitiveness
Dr. Al-Mashat stressed the transport sector’s pivotal role in bolstering Egypt’s supply chains and international competitiveness. “Transportation is not just a service—it’s a strategic enabler for trade, productivity, and inclusive development,” she said. The government is prioritizing infrastructure expansion, improved logistics, and multimodal connectivity to optimize freight and passenger movement.
Key goals include upgrading road, rail, river, and maritime transport systems, alongside enhancing safety, environmental sustainability, and investment appeal—particularly for the private sector.
Infrastructure Expansion Across All Modes
The 2025/2026 plan features significant infrastructure development across all transport modes:
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Roads: Completion of high-profile highway projects, including the Greater Cairo Ring Road (110 km), Suez/Ain Sokhna Road (60 km), and Wadi El Natrun/Alamein Road (135 km). Thirty-two inter-governorate road projects are also planned.
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Railways: Enhanced rail services aim to boost daily passenger capacity to 1.4 million and annual freight capacity to 11 million tons, supported by 75% electrified signaling across 1,500 km.
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Electric Mobility: Expansion of eco-friendly transit modes such as electric buses, metros, monorails, and light rail systems to reduce carbon emissions and modernize public transportation.
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River Transport: Increased utilization of Egypt’s waterways to support low-cost freight movement, targeting 8 million tons in river transport capacity.
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Bridges and Tunnels: Over 2,500 national bridges, with 11 major bridge projects underway, including four Nile crossings and several new inter-governorate axes.
Port and Logistics Development
The government plans to transform Egypt into a regional logistics hub through massive seaport and dry port development:
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Dry Ports & Logistics Centers: 32 dry ports and logistics zones are planned, including facilities in 6th of October City and 10th of Ramadan. Upgrades to Salloum and new land ports like Al-Kufra are expected to streamline cross-border trade.
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Seaports: Goals include increasing seaport cargo handling to 292 million tons annually. Key projects involve new terminals at Alexandria, Safaga, Damietta, and Suez, as well as dredging, tugboat procurement, and marina construction in Taba.
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Performance Metrics: Planned outcomes include extending quay lengths to 70 km and expanding air and maritime freight handling capacities.
Private Sector & Localization Focus
A central theme of the plan is encouraging private investment in transport services and logistics infrastructure. The government also aims to localize the manufacturing of transport components—including vehicle and railway car parts—to strengthen Egypt’s industrial base.
Looking Ahead
With its comprehensive scope, the 2025/2026 transport plan positions Egypt for a logistics-driven growth era. From enhanced public mobility to stronger global trade links, the government’s roadmap seeks to turn infrastructure investment into tangible economic returns, job creation, and regional leadership in sustainable transport innovation.
