The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly and Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Adm. Ossama Rabiee.

According to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy, discussions centered on expanding the partnership between Egypt – through the Suez Canal Authority – and Maersk, particularly in green fuel production and sustainable logistics infrastructure development.

President El-Sisi commended Maersk’s role in advancing green fuel projects in Egypt, emphasizing the country’s ambition to become a regional center for sustainable maritime trade and container shipping. He also acknowledged Maersk’s contribution to the expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal (East Port Said), which enhances throughput capacity and strengthens Egypt’s position along global trade routes.

For his part, Robert Maersk Uggla expressed appreciation for Egypt’s diplomatic efforts in promoting regional stability, including its mediation in the Gaza conflict and hosting of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit. He reaffirmed Maersk’s long-term commitment to cooperation with Egypt, recognizing the Suez Canal’s strategic importance and the infrastructure and service upgrades led by the SCA.

Uggla also highlighted Maersk’s confidence in Egypt’s investment climate, noting that ongoing projects reflect the company’s sustained engagement. Both sides agreed to deepen collaboration across key areas including maritime transport, logistics, container terminal development, workforce training, and knowledge transfer.

President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s commitment to an investor-friendly environment, encouraging Maersk to further expand its presence. Adm. Rabiee affirmed that the Suez Canal Authority is ready to launch new joint initiatives that strengthen Egypt’s role as a global logistics hub.

The meeting marks a new step in the strategic partnership between Egypt and Maersk, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing green shipping and sustainable trade across the Middle East and North Africa region.

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Sources: Maersk, Suez Canal Authority

Edited by: Cofast News Editorial Team

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