- Agility Infrastructure manages IP addresses in Egypt and ties into the global Agility group’s work, like customs centres and logistics parks.
- Egypt’s logistics sector faces issues like port delays and red tape, but new digital tools and green warehousing are driving progress.
Agility infrastructure’s work in Egypt
Agility Infrastructure, located in New Cairo, is a limited liability company that supports Egypt’s logistics sector. It manages an IP address range (102.210.189.0 to 102.210.189.255) to handle communication needs for its projects. The company is part of the global Agility group, which employs 59,000 people worldwide. In Egypt, Agility signed a USD 60 million deal to construct a 100,000 square metre customs and logistics centre in Ain Sokhna, within the Suez Canal Economic Zone.This centre aims to streamline trade and cut delays for businesses.
Agility also works with local partners. It formed YANMU Logistics Parks with Hassan Allam Utilities to develop warehousing and industrial parks in Cairo. These sites offer secure, well-connected spaces with constant security, power, and management for industries like e-commerce and manufacturing. Agility is also planning data centres in Egypt, alongside sites in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Ghana. These projects support digital needs for modern logistics. Egypt’s ranking in the 2024 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index climbed to 18th, with a score of 5.04, showing stronger logistics performance.
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Agility infrastructure and industry trends
Egypt’s logistics sector faces tough challenges. Geopolitical issues, especially near the Suez Canal, disrupt trade routes. Port congestion and slow customs processes raise costs and delay goods. Poor infrastructure in some areas, like congested roads, adds hurdles. There’s also a lack of skilled workers for advanced systems, and security concerns increase expenses. The government is upgrading ports and roads to help. Agility Infrastructure tackles these issues through innovation. Digital tools now track shipments and speed up customs. Green warehousing, with energy-saving designs, is gaining traction. Automation in warehouses cuts reliance on labour and boosts efficiency. The rise of e-commerce demands better storage and faster delivery. Agility’s projects, like YANMU’s Grade A facilities, meet these needs with modern, connected spaces. Public-private partnerships, like Agility’s Suez Canal work, also drive upgrades to keep Egypt competitive in global trade.
