SCAT is strategically positioned to address Egypt’s growing and expanding automobile market.
Egypt has broken new ground with the inauguration of the Suez Canal Automotive Terminal (SCAT) in Port Said, the country’s first dedicated automotive logistics hub.
Operations began on July 1, marking a major breakthrough in the North Africa nation’s automotive supply chain proficiency, granting Egypt a rare opportunity to offer specialised services for finished-vehicle handling, strengthening its role as a logistics gateway linking Africa, Europe and Asia.
Developed through a French-Japanese consortium between Africa Global Logistics (AGL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the facility is designed to manage imports, exports and transshipment of vehicles.
Mahmoud Donia, Senior Project Control Engineer at Hassan Allam Holding, the project contractor said he is proud to have been part of the landmark project that will soon provide 400 direct jobs.
“With a total investment of $159 million, the terminal spans 212,000 sqm, has a quay length of 600 meters and aims to handle 50,000 vehicles annually, creating 400 direct job opportunities,” he noted when the Egyptian Prime Minister toured the project ahead of its unveiling.
According to a statement by NYK, SCAT is strategically positioned to address Egypt’s growing and expanding automobile market.
“Driven by Egypt’s robust population growth and economic development, the nation’s automobile market is expanding,” the statement said.
“With an anticipated increase in finished-vehicle imports and the forthcoming initiation of full-scale exports, SCAT is strategically positioned to address this growing demand.”
A May, 2025 Egyptian gazette report put the construction cost at $159 million, with the facility capable of docking two large car carriers simultaneously, in addition to extensive storage space able to accommodate 2,550 vehicles. Its capacity is however expected to expand to 10,000 vehicles in the future.
“The launch of SCAT is a major opportunity for the continent, particularly for Egypt and the sub-region. It will make it possible to respond effectively to the expected growth of the regional automotive market and illustrate our common commitment to supporting local economic development,” said Olivier De Noray, CEO of Ports & Terminals AGL.
“We are very proud to co-create this terminal with such partners,” he added.
According to the consortium, the new terminal is “expected to streamline finished-vehicle logistics, reduce congestion at existing ports and create new opportunities for automotive, shipping lines and regional distributors.”
By virtue of being located at the north entrance of the Suez Canal, SCAT will effectively serve North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean as it operates under a 30-year concession plan period by the consortium.