Egypt is doubling the storage capacity of a key edible oil terminal in Alexandria as part of a nationwide plan to enhance strategic food reserves and strengthen supply chains, the supply ministry said on Tuesday. The Max oil station, operated by the Holding Company for Food Industries, currently holds around 72,000 tons. Development work underway aims to expand it to 150,000 tons, said Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk during a site visit. "This expansion aligns with the government's integrated plan to modernise the edible oil storage and distribution system, ensuring higher efficiency and food safety," Minister Farouk said. The visit was attended by Bahaa El-Ghannam, executive director of the Future of Egypt Authority, and Alexandria Governor Ahmed Khaled Hassan. Both officials highlighted the project's strategic importance for national food security and local economic development. Once completed, the expanded facility is expected to become one of the largest of its kind in Egypt, bolstering the country's capacity to manage raw and refined oil supplies and cushion against global disruptions. The Max terminal plays a key role in supporting Egypt's food processing and manufacturing sectors and is seen as vital to the broader strategy to secure long-term food availability. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
