SCCT: Egypt’s mediterranean gateway reinvented

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• • Majority-owned and operated by APM Terminals (55%) since 2004
• • Pioneering decarbonisation and digital upgrades to boost Mediterranean competitiveness

SCCT’s strategic owners and bold mission

SCCT opened in October 2004 under a 49-year concession agreement, with APM Terminals holding a 55% stake and managing operations. Additional stakeholders include COSCO (20%), the Suez Canal Authority (10.3%), Egypt’s private sector (9.7%) and the National Bank of Egypt (5%). This shareholder mix reflects a purposeful blend of global container expertise and national strategic interest.

The terminal’s mission is crystal‑clear: “to be recognised by our customers as their most reliable, efficient and cost‑effective hub in the Mediterranean and Egypt’s gateway to international trade… leveraging our unique location at the Suez Canal” (SCCT mission statement).

SCCT’s drive for capacity and digital transformation

Recent upgrades include the deployment of advanced Navis N4 terminal operating software, hailed as “like getting a new brain” for streamlining operations and improving yard visibility. Expansion efforts, backed by US$489 million IFC financing, will add 955 m of quay and raise capacity by 2.1 million TEU—bringing total capacity to 6.6 million TEU, with initial operations expected in late 2025.

Moreover, SCCT handled a commanding 4 million TEU in 2024, maintaining its position as the busiest port in Egypt’s container trade. Aligned with APM Terminals’ net‑zero by 2040 ambition, SCCT recently piloted Kalmar electric reach-stackers and electric RTGs. 

Container terminal operators face intensifying pressures—from handling ultra‑large vessels and managing emissions to navigating geopolitical uncertainty and rising costs. Digital twins and data analytics, as recently surveyed, are leading solutions to optimise yard operations. SCCT’s investments align with global trends: digital infrastructure, electrified equipment, and continuous process excellence to reduce emissions and costs.

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SCCT: Egypt’s Future-Ready hub

SCCT’s blend of strategic ownership, advanced tech and green ambition positions it to fulfil its mission of enabling economic growth. the terminal aims to attract and retain talent, foster social partnerships, and deliver superior profitability and value to our shareholders—all while prioritising safety, health, security, environmental stewardship and community engagement.

SCCT’s progress reflects Egypt’s wider economic goals: leveraging the Suez Corridor, attracting investment and catalysing growth. Through its expansion and electrification initiatives, SCCT is fast becoming the Mediterranean hub of tomorrow—retaining global shipping lines, cementing Egypt’s trade position, and demonstrating that smart infrastructure and sustainability go hand‑in‑hand.