US, Egypt Discuss Port Infrastructure, Maritime Innovation

US, Egypt discuss port infrastructure, maritime innovation

US and Egyptian officials opened the US-Egypt Ports Infrastructure and Maritime Innovation Forum in New Cairo on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to discuss port development, maritime technology, artificial intelligence and investment opportunities. US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman and US Deputy Secretary of Commerce Mark Mitchell opened the forum, while Egypt’s Transport Minister Kamel el Wazir addressed the event. The US Embassy said that…

US and Egyptian officials explore port partnerships as SCZone touts expansion - Dailynewsegypt

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) attracted 117 new projects in its industrial areas with investments totalling approximately $7.3bn during the concluded fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, its chairperson announced.   Speaking at the “Port Infrastructure and Maritime Innovation Forum between Egypt and the United States,” organised by the US Embassy in Cairo, SCZone Chairperson Mostafa […] The post US and Egyptian officials explore port partnerships a…

Egypt Courts US Investment for Port and Logistics Expansion

Egypt is seeking deeper US private-sector investment in ports, maritime transport and logistics as it expands a network designed to strengthen the country’s role between Mediterranean, Red Sea, Gulf and African markets. Speaking at the U.S.–Egypt Ports Infrastructure and Maritime Innovation Forum in New Cairo on 23 August, Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir called for greater American participation in port management, maritime services and logist…

Egypt, US Hold Maritime Innovation Forum to Expand Port and AI Cooperation

Egypt, US Hold Maritime Innovation Forum to Expand Port and AI Cooperation