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In recent days AD Ports Group has confirmed that it has signed a definitive concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) for the development and operation of a multi-purpose terminal at Safaga port, following approval from the Government of Egypt.
This project will see an investment of US $200 million made over three years to create the first internationally operated port serving the Upper Egypt region. The investment will cover superstructure, equipment, buildings and utilities within the concession area and will create an 810,000m2 terminal, with a 1000m long quay wall, able to handle a range of cargo types. The terminal is designed to handle 6 million tonnes of bulk cargo, 450,000 TEU of containers and more than 50,000 ro-ro units annually.
AD Ports has completed a comprehensive environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) as part of the 30 year concession agreement for Safaga Port. Plans drawn up following the ESIA include mitigation measures to address potential negative impacts during construction and operational phases, such as dust emissions, noise levels, waste management and occupational health and safety. In parallel with the ESIA, the design of the multi-purpose terminal is aiming for net zero certification for two of its buildings, by incorporating various sustainable features including low-carbon materials, as well as energy and water efficient systems.
