Project
Damietta Alliance Container Terminals (DACT)
EgyptPorts, Ports and Maritime, Logistics Infrastructure
A transshipment-focused container terminal joint venture at the Port of Damietta — Damietta Alliance Container Terminals S.A.E. — held by Hapag-Lloyd Damietta GmbH (39%), EUROGATE Damietta GmbH (29.5%), Contship Damietta S.p.A. (29.5%), Ship & C.R.E.W. Egypt S.A.E. (1%) and Middle East Logistics & Consultants Group (1%). Phase 1 investment exceeded $600m; planned total capacity is 3.3 million TEU after the final construction phase. Commercial operations commenced in early 2026.
Status
OperationalStatus
Value
USD 600 millionInvestment Value
Overview
- Location
- Port of Damietta
- Delivery Model
- Concession / joint-venture terminal operating agreement
Participants & Roles
Sponsor / Developer
- Contship Italia29.5%
- Eurogate29.5%
- Hapag-Lloyd39%
Sources
- Hapag-Lloyd press release — "New Damietta Alliance Container Terminals (DACT) launches commercial operations"Project Company / Sponsor
- Maritime Executive — "Damietta Alliance Container Terminal Launches in Egypt"Industry / Trade Source