Egypt, Singapore explore cooperation on digital transformation of ports
During the discussion, Gamal El-Din outlined the numerous investment opportunities available through the SCZONE's strategic vision, which includes 21 diversified industrial and logistics sectors. He emphasized that the integration of ports and industrial zones plays a crucial role in linking manufacturing processes with global markets, especially given the Authority's ownership of six ports located on both the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
Gamal El-Din expressed the SCZONE's keen interest in collaborating with Singaporean institutions and companies in several key sectors. He noted that ongoing consultations with Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) are focused on transferring Singapore's advanced expertise in port management and operations. The collaboration aims to incorporate the latest smart port technologies, which are pivotal in the SCZONE's digital transformation strategy for ports.
The Chairperson further highlighted that this partnership is critical for supporting the implementation of the Authority's digital transformation initiatives, which aim to improve governance, enhance operational efficiency, and increase cargo handling capabilities at SCZONE ports.
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