General Authority for Land and Dry Ports

What General Authority for Land and Dry Ports does

The General Authority for Land and Dry Ports is an Egyptian government regulatory and operational authority under the Ministry of Transport, headquartered in the New Administrative Capital in Cairo. It holds the statutory mandate to plan, manage, and supervise all land border crossings and dry ports in Egypt, operating a three-tier infrastructure network of 7 land ports at the borders with Libya, Sudan, Gaza, and Israel, 10 dry ports serving industrial and container-handling needs inland, and 15 logistics areas (including 8 in the Sinai Peninsula) that provide storage, distribution, packaging, and value-added logistics services. Land ports serve transit trade and passenger flows between the Levant and Maghreb, while dry ports and logistics zones are connected via road and rail networks to Egypt's major seaports at Sokhna, Port Said, Damietta, and Alexandria to relieve seaport congestion.

The Authority's core products are its physical port and logistics network (including the 250-acre 10th of Ramadan dry port and logistics zone, the 133-acre Borg El Arab dry port, and the planned 125.2-acre Shaq Al-Tha'ban marble-specialized dry port) plus an emerging digital layer comprising e-payment services, electronic per-port portals (Taba, Qastel, Arkeen, Rafah, Awja), and digital transformation systems for cargo handling and customs integration. Its revenue mechanics combine statutory port service fees and customs facilitation charges with land allocation and usufruct concession agreements (exemplified by the $135M Mansour Group automotive factory and the Medlog public-private partnership for the 10th of Ramadan facility) and logistics zone service income. Its go-to-market is institutional: government-to-government coordination, international tenders, public-private partnerships with global logistics operators, and participation in TransMEA exhibitions. Customer segments are predominantly enterprise and governmental: international trade and transit users, industrial and manufacturing tenants (notably automotive, marble, and shipping), and international organizations such as the International Organization for Migration.

Name

General Authority for Land and Dry Ports

Legal name

الهيئة العامة للموانئ البرية والجافة (General Authority for Land and Dry Ports)

Website

https://ldp.gov.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The General Authority for Land and Dry Ports is an Egyptian government authority under the Ministry of Transport that operates a national network of 7 land ports, 10 dry ports, and 15 logistics areas, serving transit traders, industrial tenants, and international logistics partners across Egypt's borders and inland corridors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Logistics Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Dues, Permitting & Regulatory Clearances (TLAHAFAD), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Bonded Hazmat & Controlled Goods Storage (TLALAGAH)

Keywords

• Land port operations
• Dry port management
• Logistics zone services
• Border crossing infrastructure
• Cargo handling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Port Services and Fees: Revenue generated from port operations including loading/unloading services, customs clearance facilitation, and transit trade fees at land and dry ports.
2. Land Leasing and Concessions: Revenue from land allocation contracts and usufruct agreements with private sector companies for industrial and logistics development.
3. Logistics Zone Services: Income from logistics zone operations including storage, distribution, and value-added services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The General Authority for Land and Dry Ports operates and supervises Egypt's national network of 7 land border ports, 10 dry ports, and 15 logistics areas. It provides cross-border cargo handling, customs facilitation, container handling, storage, transportation, packaging, distribution, and electronic payment services for importers, exporters, transit traders, and industrial manufacturers. The authority enables regional trade flows between the Levant and Maghreb by linking production centers to seaports via integrated road and rail corridors.

Product overview

The General Authority for Land and Dry Ports operates a comprehensive port infrastructure network consisting of 7 land ports, 10 dry ports, and 15 logistics areas across Egypt. Land ports serve as Egypt's primary border crossings for international travel and trade with neighboring countries (Libya, Gaza, Israel, Sudan). Dry ports support the national economy through container handling and customs facilitation. Logistics areas provide integrated services including storage, transportation, packaging, and distribution. The authority also provides electronic payment services and digital transformation systems for port operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Land Ports Network Seven land ports serving as Egypt's first interface for international travel, tourism, and trade goods transit across borders with Libya (Salloum), Gaza Strip (Rafah), Israel (Taba), and Sudan (Awja, Qustal, Arqin, Ras Hadaraba). Provides border crossing operations for importers, exporters, transit traders, and travelers.
• Dry Ports Network Ten dry ports serving the national economy through container handling, customs facilitation, and international trade support for industrial zones and manufacturing centers. Provides inland clearance and logistics services connecting production areas to seaports via rail and road.
• Logistics Areas Fifteen logistics areas providing integrated logistics services including storage, transportation, packaging, distribution, and other industry-supporting activities. Serves industrial tenants and logistics operators with value-added services in proximity to ports and industrial zones.
• Electronic Payment Services Electronic payment services enabling digital transactions for port operations, cargo handling fees, customs charges, and related port service fees. Available to importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and other port users across the authority's port network.
• Loading and Unloading Services Cargo handling services for loading and unloading operations at authority-managed land ports, dry ports, and logistics areas. Provides physical handling of containers and goods using modern equipment systems.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Medlog (Swiss company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Medlog, the logistics arm of MSC (world's largest shipping line), won a global tender to finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain the dry port and logistics area in 10th of Ramadan City under a private sector partnership. The project spans 250 acres and is a key component of the integrated international logistics corridor connecting Sokhna/Alexandria.
• Mansour Automotive GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Mansour Group signed a land allocation contract with the Ministry of Transport for building an automotive factory with investments of $135 million. The project in New October City will manufacture MG cars under license from SAIC Motor, with production capacity of 50,000 units initially, expanding to 100,000 units.
• SAIC Motor (Chinese company)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2025Chinese automotive company SAIC Motor signed exclusive technical license agreement with Mansour Group for MG car manufacturing in Egypt. Expected to create 10,000 job opportunities and position Egypt as regional automotive hub.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Meeting held to discuss infrastructure and equipment needs at border crossing points under the project 'Multi-faceted Crisis Response for Migrant Populations and Host Communities in Egypt,' funded by the Government of Japan.
• General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic ZonemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Cooperation protocol for permanent cooperation and coordination regarding establishment of dry ports and logistics zones, information exchange, and promoting investment in Egypt's logistics sector to achieve Egypt's vision as a global logistics center.
• Special Group for Trade (Egyptian-Ukrainian alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of understanding signed to conduct preliminary feasibility study for management and operation of Damietta Dry Port. Led by Special Group for Trade and Investment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• APM Terminals: Maersk-owned global terminal operator active in MENA and Africa. Comparable as a port and inland container depot operator offering cargo handling, storage and customs facilitation at scale.
• AD Ports Group: Abu Dhabi government-owned integrated ports and logistics operator managing multiple terminals plus industrial/logistics zones. Comparable as a state-affiliated entity that bundles port operations, industrial leasing, and digital logistics services.
• DP World: Global port operator owned by Dubai that runs major terminals including DP World Sokhna in Egypt. Comparable as a large port authority/operator running container terminals, logistics parks, and dry-port-adjacent inland infrastructure across MENA.
• Hutchison Ports: World's largest independent port operator with deep global terminal network. Comparable as an operator of container terminals and inland container depots that integrate with broader logistics value chains.

Direct peers

• Damietta Port Authority: Egyptian government entity operating Damietta seaport on the Mediterranean. Adjacent peer in Egypt's port ecosystem with which the Authority is coordinating the New Damietta dry port and customs-clearance integration.
• Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone): Egyptian state authority operating the Suez Canal Economic Zone with port, industrial and logistics assets. Direct peer and cooperation partner of the Authority under a 2024 protocol, with overlapping industrial and logistics mandates.
• Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani): Saudi government regulator and operator of the kingdom's commercial ports. Most direct peer as a state authority managing public port infrastructure, inland dry ports, customs facilitation, and integrated logistics corridors.
• Alexandria Port Authority: Egyptian state operator of Alexandria seaport, connected via rail to the Borg El Arab dry port under the Authority. Direct peer coordinating container flow between Egypt's largest seaport and the inland dry-port network.

Regional players

• Tanger Med Port Authority: Morocco's state-backed operator of Tanger Med, Africa's largest Mediterranean port complex. Comparable as a regional competitor pursuing hub status for Mediterranean-Africa container traffic, with adjacent logistics zones.

Emerging players

• Medlog (MSC): Logistics arm of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; private-sector partner of the Authority for the 10th of Ramadan dry port. Comparable as an inland container depot and dry-port operator entering the Egyptian market via PPP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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