Minister of Transportation Kamel al-Wazir checking expansion and upgrade works at Alexandria Port on April 26, 2020–Press PhotoCAIRO – 27 April 2020: Minister of Transportation Kamel al-Wazir stated on Sunday that Alexandria Port pays per day almost $2 million as delay fines because around 30 ships have to wait for long daily to anchor.This came during the minister's fourth visit to the port in one month to follow-up on expansion, and upgrade works. The quay is allocated to handling woods and other general goods, and has a backyard spanning over 35,000 square meters. The construction of the quay will be completedby the end of 2020.Another project that is underway is a road linking the Port of Alexandria with the International Coastal Highway at Gate 54. The road is expected to smoothen the traffic flow western Alexandria.The minister told press that Egyptian seaports operate 24/7, highlighting thatEgyptian exports of onion, potato, vegetables, and fruits have increased. Wazirsaid that containers, facilities, and equipment at the port are subject to sterilization regularly.
