Egypt's Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly inaugurated the Advanced Customs Logistics Centre for the Economic Zone, developed in partnership with Agility, with a total investment of $60 million, the Egyptian Cabinet reported on Thursday. The opening took place during his tour of the Integrated Industrial Zone in Sokhna, part of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). Spanning 100,000 square metres, the centre is expected to create 2,500 direct and indirect job opportunities. The tour also included the inauguration of projects with total investments exceeding $544 million, covering an area of 897,000 square meters and providing nearly 10,000 job opportunities. These projects span logistics services, engineering industries, building materials, textiles, chemicals, medical and industrial gases, and renewable energy, reinforcing local supply chains and strategic industries while attracting further investment. The logistics centre features a digital platform offering end-to-end shipment management and ensuring timely customs clearance using smart technologies and a single-window policy. Integrated electronic linkages enhance customs and logistics operations, improving efficiency. The facility also includes state-of-the-art handling and inspection solutions to ensure safe and effective cargo processing. For enhanced storage and transport efficiency, the centre offers secure storage facilities, premium transport services, and a digital platform connecting investors to a network of local transport companies, providing flexible logistics solutions. Additionally, the centre hosts a Knowledge Bank, offering comprehensive training and support on modern tools and technologies to ensure continuous performance improvement and business sustainability. In addition, a dedicated business services centre within the facility provides various services for investors. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
