Abu Dhabi Ports unit to build Egypt’s first bulk cement silos

Abu Dhabi Ports unit to build Egypt’s first bulk cement silos

Transcargo International (TCI), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, said it has signed an agreement with Sinai White Portland Cement (SWCC) for the development of Egypt’s first bulk cement silos in Arish Port, thus marking a significant milestone in the cement industry in Egypt and its export capabilities.

Arish Port bulk terminal project features six cement silos with a total storage capacity of 60,000 tonnes (10,000 tonnes each). Of these two silos are for white Portland cement, and four for grey Portland cement.

The move is aimed at streamlining cement exports as well as cutting costs, and enhancing competitiveness for the Egyptian cement exports.

TCI, a leading terminal operator in Egypt, said under the deal it will build and operate white cement silos terminal with an annual capacity exceeding 200,000 tonnes for SWCC, facilitating the export of the company's products to different export markets.

The silos terminal will boost SWCC’s competitive position providing extra logistics capability to fulfil market needs across all Mediterranean region and worldwide.

SWCC, a subsidiary of the world's largest white cement manufacturer, Aalborg Portland Group, is controlled by Cementir Holding NV, the leading producer of white cement globally, operating one of the world's largest white