Noatum Ports recently confirmed the delivery of three new ship-to-shore (STS) and six rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to its new multipurpose terminal in Safaga, Egypt, marking a crucial step ahead of the opening later this year of a major new commercial maritime gateway on the Red Sea in southern Egypt.
The Super Post-Panamax-class cranes made by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC), a leading global manufacturer of industrial cranes, were successfully delivered following ocean transport from China.
“This milestone signals the transition from development to operations at a strategically important location. The terminal will serve as a key Red Sea gateway, supporting global trade flows and contributing to Egypt’s economic growth,” commented Mohammed Al Tamimi, Chief Executive Officer, Noatum Ports.
Noatum Ports-Safaga Terminal will span approximately 810,000sqm, featuring a 1,000m quay wall designed to handle up to 450,000 TEUs, alongside 5mn tonnes of dry bulk and general cargo, 1mn tonnes of liquid bulk, and 50,000 CEUs of Ro-Ro cargo.
The development includes administration buildings, workshops, warehouses, and authority facilities, supported by comprehensive infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and integrated security systems.
AD Ports Group has invested AED 193mn to procure the cranes for Noatum Ports- Safaga Terminal, which is expected to commence operations in the second half of 2026.
