What Misr Technology Services does

Misr Technology Services (MTS), legally known as The Egyptian Company for Electronic Trade Technology (الشركة المصرية لتكنولوجيا التجارة الإلكترونية), is an Egyptian state-owned corporation that operates Nafeza, Egypt's national single-window platform for foreign trade. The platform is mandated by Egyptian authorities for all foreign trade participants — importers, exporters, shipping agents, customs brokers, and foreign exporters — to register and conduct electronic customs declarations, Advance Cargo Information Declarations (ACID), and related trade documentation. MTS is headquartered in Cairo and serves as the digital gateway for Egypt's international trade operations.

The Nafeza platform is built as a web-based system with iOS and Android mobile applications, integrating blockchain technology via CargoX for foreign exporter registration, supporting electronic signatures (Nafeza e-Token), the ACID system, electronic invoice submission, tariff inquiry, customs publications, and real-time exchange rate display sourced directly from Egyptian Customs Authority. Core product modules include the Unified Registration System (single sign-on), ACI System with ACID validation and lock/modification controls, Electronic Declaration Services, Customs Tariff Services, Direct Declaration Entry, a Download Center for templates and forms, and physical Logistics Service Centers for in-person registration support. Distribution is multi-channel: web portal (nafeza.gov.eg), mobile apps, call center (15460), email ([email protected]), and physical service centers.

The revenue model is government-funded, operating as critical national trade infrastructure with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers or billing model. Strategic partnerships include a core co-development relationship with Egyptian Customs Authority (regulatory partner providing data feeds and operating the customs process through the platform) and a technology integration with CargoX blockchain for foreign exporter registration. The company also integrates with GS1 via the GEPIR service for barcode/GTIN verification. No private investors, venture capital, or ownership changes are referenced; the entity appears to be directly state-controlled as part of Egypt's trade facilitation infrastructure.

Name

Misr Technology Services

Legal name

The Egyptian Company for Electronic Trade Technology (الشركة المصرية لتكنولوجيا التجارة الإلكترونية)

Website

https://mts-egy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Misr Technology Services is the Egyptian state-owned operator of Nafeza, the national single-window platform mandated for all importers, exporters, shipping agents, customs brokers, and foreign exporters to handle customs declarations, ACID registrations, and trade documentation across Egypt.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Facilitation Software

NAICS

International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cargo Security & Regulatory Filing Systems (ACI/AMS/ISF/ENS/ICS2) (TLAEAOAJ), Trade Document Generation & Management (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COO, Certificates) (TLAEAOAF), Customs Brokerage Workflow & Case Management Software (TLAEAOAH)

Keywords

• National single window
• Customs declaration platform
• Trade facilitation software
• Cargo information declaration
• Electronic trade services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Platform Operations: Operated as a national digital infrastructure for Egypt's foreign trade, funded through government budgets. Revenue model not explicitly disclosed in public-facing materials.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Misr Technology Services operates Nafeza, Egypt's mandatory National Single Window platform for foreign trade. The platform provides a unified single sign-on registration system that integrates electronic customs declarations, the ACID (Advance Cargo Information Declaration) pre-shipment registration system, electronic signature (e-Token), customs tariff inquiry, customs publications, and shipment tracking. It serves importers, exporters, shipping agents, customs brokers, and foreign exporters as the required digital gateway for all of Egypt's foreign trade operations.

Product overview

Misr Technology Services operates Nafeza (منصة نافذة), Egypt's national single-window platform for foreign trade, delivering a unified registration system (SSO) that integrates multiple electronic government services for customs and logistics. The core platform is complemented by the Nafeza mobile app for iOS/Android, the ACI (Advance Cargo Information Declaration) system for pre-registering shipments with electronic signature support, electronic declaration services, customs tariff lookup, customs publications, direct declaration entry, and a download center offering work templates. The Nafeza e-Token enables secure smart login, while physical logistics service centers provide in-person registration support. The platform connects with external services including CargoX blockchain for foreign exporter registration and GS1 for barcode/GTIN verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nafeza Platform (منصة نافذة) Egypt's National Single Window platform for foreign trade, providing unified single sign-on registration that gives commercial clients and individuals access to multiple electronic government services across customs and logistics platforms from computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Egyptian Customs Authority (مصلحة الجمارك المصرية)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regulatory partner providing official customs data including exchange rates, tariff information, customs publications, and operating the ACID system through the Nafeza platform. The platform displays real-time exchange rates sourced from Egyptian Customs.
• CargoX (Block Chain CargoX Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationBlockchain-based platform integrated with Nafeza for foreign exporter registration. Foreign exporters must register on the CargoX platform to submit electronic invoices and complete documentation requirements for Egyptian trade.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• WiseTech Global (CargoWise): Global logistics and customs compliance platform serving freight forwarders, customs brokers, and importers/exporters with end-to-end trade documentation. Comparable customs declaration and trade compliance functionality, though commercially delivered rather than government-mandated.
• Descartes Systems Group: Provides global trade compliance, customs filing, and regulatory solutions including single-window integration for customs authorities. Overlaps with Nafeza in customs declaration filing and trade compliance technology.
• E2open (Amber Road): Global trade management software provider offering customs filing, trade compliance, and supply chain visibility. Comparable customs declaration and trade documentation capabilities for cross-border commerce.

Direct peers

• Indonesia National Single Window (INSW): Indonesia's government-operated national single window for trade facilitation, providing integrated customs declarations, licensing, and port community services. Comparable national-infrastructure mandate and cross-agency trade coordination model similar to Nafeza.
• Singapore Networked Trade Platform (NTP): Singapore's government-operated national digital trade platform that connects trade participants, government agencies, and logistics providers under a single window architecture. Closely comparable to Nafeza in mandate, single-window design, and integration of customs with trade documentation.
• Thailand National Single Window (NSW): Thailand's national single window operated under government mandate for cross-border trade and customs clearance. Comparable in providing electronic single sign-on, cargo pre-arrival processing, and integration with national customs authorities.
• CargoX: Blockchain-based document transfer platform used by Nafeza for foreign exporter registration and electronic invoice submission. Direct technology partner and functional peer in blockchain-mediated trade documentation.
• ASYCUDA (UNCTAD): United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Automated System for Customs Data, deployed in 100+ developing countries including many MENA and African nations. Operates as a government-managed customs and trade facilitation platform analogous to Nafeza, with comparable ACID/declaration workflows and trade documentation focus.
• Korea Customs Service uTradeHub: Korea's government-operated electronic trade platform providing single-window customs clearance, trade documentation, and logistics information services. Comparable in delivering government-mandated trade digitization with national coverage.

Emerging players

• TradeLens: Originally a Maersk/IBM blockchain-based global trade platform providing container tracking, customs documentation, and supply chain transparency. Comparable blockchain-enabled trade documentation architecture and electronic Bill of Lading capabilities relevant to Nafeza.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mtsservicesegy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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