DP World Egypt Hosts Latin American Ambassadors to Showcase Sokhna Logistics and Port Facilities
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DP World Egypt welcomed an official delegation of seven Latin American ambassadors to the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), marking a significant step toward expanding economic ties and exploring promising investment opportunities across logistics, maritime transport, and industrial sectors
The diplomatic delegation included Ambassador Wilmer Omar Barrientos Fernández (Venezuela), Ambassador Héctor Ortega, Chargé d’Affaires (Mexico), Ambassador Aist Roman Maldonado (Dominican Republic), Ambassador Ricardo Icaza (Panama), Ambassador Alexander Becerra Moraga (Cuba), Mr. Palacios Rangel Martin Eduardo, Deputy Head of Mission (Peru), and Ambassador Jorge de la Roche (Guatemala)
DP World Egypt was represented by Mr. Mohamed Tarek, Director of Security, Government and Public Affairs, and Mr. Loay Abdel Latif, Chief Operating Officer, Logistics
Exploring a State-of-the-Art Logistics Ecosystem
During their site tour, the ambassadors received a comprehensive overview of DP World Egypt’s integrated logistics offering, with particular emphasis on the advanced capabilities of Sokhna Logistics Park and Sokhna Port
At the logistics park, the delegation examined the park’s bonded and non-bonded warehouses, empty container yards, and a wide array of value-added services. The park’s modern ecosystem—recently inaugurated and powered by digital technologies—has become a model for efficient cargo movement and a magnet for global investors
The ambassadors were also briefed on how the logistics park supports export-driven industries within the SCZone, providing global connectivity, streamlined supply chain solutions, and an integrated platform designed to meet the evolving needs of industrial and commercial investors
Touring DP World Sokhna: A Gateway Between Continents
The visit continued at DP World Sokhna, one of the Red Sea’s largest and fastest-growing ports, strategically positioned as a vital gateway connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. The ambassadors toured the port’s modern berths capable of accommodating the world’s largest vessels and reviewed its advanced digital systems—such as automated cargo tracking and real-time management—that enhance operational speed and supply chain reliability
Strengthening Egypt–Latin America Relations
The visit reflects the growing interest among Latin American nations in deepening trade partnerships with Egypt. Members of the delegation praised the substantial progress made in upgrading the SCZone’s infrastructure and expressed strong interest in exploring joint industrial and logistics ventures that can foster increased trade between Egypt and Latin America
