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Zawya
20-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Talabat mart inaugurates the Middle East's largest q-commerce distribution center
Cairo – talabat mart, the grocery and retail arm of talabat Egypt, the leading technology platform for online ordering across the MENA, has announced the establishment of the largest distribution center in the Q-commerce sector in the region. Located within the YANMU East Logistics Park on the Cairo–Suez Road, the facility spans 22,405 square meters and is a world-class, environmentally friendly logistics hub certified by EDGE. It has been developed by Hassan Allam Utilities / A.P. Moller Capital and Agility, with the aim of building a modern, sustainable logistics infrastructure to serve talabat's operations in Egypt and the wider region. The center relies on a range of smart solutions and advanced technologies to ensure maximum operational efficiency, including the latest product picking towers, radio shuttle systems for efficient storage and retrieval, and selective racking systems to maximize the use of available storage space. It has been designed with a massive capacity, enabling it to distribute up to 1.6 million items daily and over 48 million items monthly to dark stores, which are expected to exceed 60 by the end of 2025, reflecting its ability to meet the growing market demand with high efficiency. Commenting on the announcement, Mohamed Sekkina, General Manager of talabat mart Egypt, stated: 'This center represents a strategic milestone toward a more efficient and sustainable future for talabat mart in Egypt and the region. Expanding our storage capacity and modernizing our logistics operations will enable us to improve product availability, speed up delivery times, and provide a smoother and more reliable experience for our customers. We are also proud to create 500 direct job opportunities and thousands of indirect ones through our partner network, supporting the local economy and reflecting our ongoing commitment to sustainable development'. Karim Hefzy, Chief Operating Officer of Hassan Allam Utilities, commented: "We are pleased to welcome talabat mart to the YANMU East Logistics Park for the establishment of its largest distribution center in the Middle East and North Africa. This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering advanced and sustainable logistics solutions, and we are confident that this project will support talabat mart in enhancing its capabilities and expanding its services to better meet the needs of its customers." The center also reflects talabat mart's unwavering commitment to food safety, and employees' hygiene. It features real-time monitoring systems to ensure optimal storage conditions and product safety, alongside intensive sanitation protocols and mandatory food safety training for all staff. The center is also equipped with safe workspaces, rest areas, and wellness programs, to enhance the employees' well-being, all part of talabat mart's broader approach to corporate responsibility and workforce care. It is worth noting that this facility is talabat mart's largest distribution center in the Middle East and North Africa. It marks a pivotal step in the company's plan to scale its operational capabilities in Egypt, enhance supply chain efficiency, and ultimately improve the customer experience, accelerate delivery services, and support talabat mart's continued growth in both the Egyptian and regional markets. About talabat Egypt talabat is a leading technology platform for online ordering, either food ordering, delivery, and convenience retail marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa. talabat operates in operates in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, Jordan and Iraq. The company aims to support local businesses and provide a seamless shopping experience for customers, ensuring efficiency and convivence in the orders while offering multiple secure payment methods. talabat mart also provides a quick and easy online grocery shopping experience, with home delivery available in over 26 cities. About YANMU YANMU Logistics Park marks the first collaborative venture between HAU Logistics, a recently established logistics focused investment platform between Hassan Allam Utilities and A.P. Moller Capital, and Agility. YANMU builds and manages Grade A, international-standard warehousing facilities at key locations in Egypt. Its first project, YANMU East Cairo Logistics Park (YANMU ECLP), launched in 2023. YANMU ECLP offers the country's most modern and efficient warehousing solutions, engineering sustainability into design and facilities management to reduce costs, conserve energy, and lower emissions. YANMU brings innovation to warehousing and distribution in Egypt.
Al-Ahram Weekly
16-07-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
talabat mart opens Middle East largest Q-commerce distribution centre in Cairo - Markets & Companies
talabat mart, the grocery and retail division of talabat Egypt, has officially opened the largest quick-commerce (Q-commerce) distribution centre in the Middle East, located in YANMU East Logistics Park on the Cairo–Suez Road. The 22,405-square-metre facility is positioned to become the central logistics hub for talabat mart's operations in Egypt. It will support a network of more than 60 dark stores expected by the end of 2025. The centre, with a capacity to handle 1.6 million items daily, is designed to respond to growing demand for rapid delivery services. The development is a joint effort with Hassan Allam Utilities, AP Moller Capital, and Agility. The facility is EDGE-certified for environmental sustainability and incorporates technologies aimed at streamlining logistics operations and reducing energy consumption. These include automated picking towers, radio shuttle systems, and selective racking. According to talabat mart, the centre will create 500 direct jobs and additional indirect employment through partner networks. It also features systems for food safety monitoring and employee amenities such as designated rest areas and wellness programmes. "The partnership reflects broader efforts to expand modern logistics infrastructure in Egypt," said Karim Hefzy, the chief operating officer of Hassan Allam Utilities. The new site is part of talabat mart's wider strategy to scale up retail logistics in the region and improve service reliability and delivery speed amid growing competition in the Q-commerce sector. Egypt plans to be a global logistics hub that serves the international trade flow and attracts investments. It also plans to establish a network of 31 dry ports and logistics zones across the country. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Private and Public Sectors come together to establish a company for EV charging stations, for the first time in Egypt
Infinity and Hassan Allam Utilities partner with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources through Misr Petroleum and Gastec to expand Egypt's EV charging network Strategic collaboration to deploy DC/ AC chargers Across high-traffic filling stations Cairo, Egypt: In the presence of H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Hassan Allam Utilities and Infinity, in partnership with Misr Petroleum and Gastec, have signed a Shareholders Agreement for the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Egypt. This agreement will leverage the extensive filling station networks of Misr Petroleum and Gastec for installing and operating EV chargers at strategic high-traffic locations across the nation. This initiative is a key pillar of the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources' strategy to advance sustainable mobility and diversify energy solutions. Under the leadership of H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the ministry has been actively supporting the transition toward cleaner energy alternatives, including electric mobility and natural gas solutions. The shareholder agreement was signed on the sidelines of EGYPES conference by Mohannad Kamal, Chief Commercial Officer at Hassan Allam Utilities, and Shams Abdel Ghaffar, Managing Director of Infinity EV, Mohamed Maged, Chairman of Misr Petroleum and Abdel Fattah Farahat, Chairman of Gastec, Nayar Fouad, Co-Founder and CEO, Infinity:"This partnership marks a transformative step in accelerating the adoption of EVs in Egypt. By joining forces with industry leaders, we are not only expanding charging infrastructure but also laying the groundwork for a more sustainable mobility ecosystem. With the support of the Ministry of Petroleum, we are confident that this collaboration will drive the widespread adoption of EVs and strengthen Egypt's position as a regional leader in electric mobility.' Dalia Wahba, CEO of Hassan Allam Utilities, commented: "This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in sustainable infrastructure that supports Egypt's energy transition. By joining forces with industry leaders, we are taking a major step toward building an integrated EV ecosystem that facilitates the shift to sustainable and eco- friendly transportation.' About Infinity Established in 2014, Infinity is the only dedicated renewable energy solutions provider in Egypt that develops clean energy solutions across all sectors and scales. Infinity harnesses different resources for power generation – solar, wind and waste-to-energy, and develops other technologies such as green hydrogen, water desalination and electric vehicle (EV) charging grids and solutions, as well as complementary technologies such as battery storage and transmission grids. In 2020, Infinity along with its partner Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), established Infinity Power, which is now Africa's largest pure play renewable energy provider – focusing on solar and on-shore wind technologies. The company brings together both founding companies' strong track records of developing and operating renewable energy assets with a substantial operational portfolio across Egypt, South Africa and Senegal, Infinity Power aims to have 10GW of operational renewable energy projects by 2030. Infinity group shareholders include Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). About Infinity EV: Infinity, Egypt's leading renewable energy company, established Infinity EV in 2018 to deploy and operate a nation-wide EV charging network. Infinity EV today is the largest and fastest-growing electric vehicle charging network in Egypt and Africa. Infinity EV partnerships with industries, including commercial, real estate, retail, and filling stations allows it to deliver tailored charging solutions. Infinity EV's mobile application and 24/7 customer service hotline, gives more control to EV drivers and immediate support whenever required. With 200 charging stations and 700 charging points across 16 governorates, Infinity provides EV drivers the comfort they need to charge their vehicles everywhere they go. About Hassan Allam Utilities Hassan Allam Utilities is the investment and development arm of Hassan Allam Holding. The company targets opportunities that address the clean energy market and growing demand for infrastructure services in Egypt and the region. Established in 2017, Hassan Allam Utilities has focused its investment and development efforts on sustainable infrastructure, primarily in renewable energy, water, logistics, mobility, and social infrastructure assets.
Al-Ahram Weekly
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt partners with Infinity, Hassan Allam to launch EV charging stations - Energy
Hassan Allam Utilities (H.A Utilities) and Infinity have partnered with the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to establish a comprehensive network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Egypt. Infinity is Egypt's largest renewable energy provider of EV charging solutions and H.A Utilities is the investment and development arm of Hassan Allam Holding, a leading Egyptian engineering and construction group. The petroleum ministry, meanwhile, is represented by state-owned gas giants Misr Petroleum and Gastec. This collaboration aims to enhance the country's EV infrastructure by deploying alternate current (AC) and direct current (DC) chargers at high-traffic filling stations. AC charging is the most common method for charging electric vehicles. However, due to power conversion, it takes longer than DC charging, which offers a faster solution for fully electric cars by supplying direct current without needing the car's onboard converter. Petroleum Minister Eng. Karim Badawi and executives from the partnering companies signed the shareholders' agreement during the EGYPES conference. This initiative is a significant component of the ministry's strategy to promote sustainable mobility and diversify energy solutions in Egypt. 'By joining forces with industry leaders, we are not only expanding charging infrastructure but also laying the groundwork for a more sustainable mobility ecosystem,' stated Infinity co-founder and CEO Nayer Fouad. He expressed confidence that this collaboration will enhance the adoption of EVs in Egypt and position the country as a regional leader in electric mobility. H.A. Utilities CEO Dalia Wahba echoed this sentiment, highlighting the commitment to investing in sustainable infrastructure that supports Egypt's energy transition. This partnership is expected to facilitate the shift towards eco-friendly transportation solutions nationwide. Transitioning to renewable resources 'Car exhausts remains the major air polluter in Egypt,' a 2018 study by The Eco Experts, an environmentalist global platform, revealed. Since that report, the government has been working to adopt and integrate renewable energy solutions, with particular attention allocated to the possibilities presented by EVs. However, EV sales currently make up just 0.1 percent of the automobile market in Egypt, with their numbers hovering around 5,000. 'This is largely due to the underdeveloped infrastructure of the charging station network, despite the state's efforts to expand it across the country,' Alaa Al-Sabaa, a member of the Automotive Division of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, told Ahram Online. 'The limited capacity of charging stations in Egypt, which reaches a maximum of 48 Kilowatts per hour, also pales in comparison with their European counterparts, where stations boast capacities up to 150 Kilowatts per hour. This disparity results in longer charging times in Egypt, ranging from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the station's output and the car's battery size,' he added. Short link:
