Egypt launches maritime shipping line to 2 Russian ports

CAIRO - 3 November 2024: Egypt has launched a new shipping service linking the port of Dekheila in Alexandria with the ports of Novorossiysk and St. Petersburg in Russia to transport agricultural produce. 

Global Logistics, the agent of the shipping line Fox Shipping, will operate the new line.

The line is scheduled to witness two trips per week, ensuring the speedy arrival of products to Russian markets. 

A specialized team will operate refrigerators and provide technical support to exporters, facilitating shipping procedures.

The new shipping line seeks to support Egypt's plan to increase agricultural exports to foreign markets, especially the Russian market, which is witnessing an increasing demand for Egyptian agricultural products. Each ship contains 350 PLUGs with a weekly capacity of 700 refrigerators.

The new service came after the Egyptian authorities announced their efforts to increase exports and enhance their position as a regional center for trade and agricultural products.