Egypt: Egypt's Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) stated on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, that the government is advancing a green logistics strategy aimed at modernizing transport and supply chains. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support sustainable economic growth and bolster Egypt's position as a regional logistics hub.
According to State Information Service Egypt, a report titled "Green Logistics.. Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain Model" indicates that Egypt is adopting sustainable logistics models. These include port modernization, road network upgrades, and the wider use of clean energy, aligning with the nation's overarching development strategy.
The report outlines the government's integrated plan to convert seaports into smart logistics hubs connected to global supply chains. Egypt boasts 19 seaports, with 14 existing ports undergoing upgrades and five new ports under construction. Notably, East Port Said ranked third globally and first regionally in the 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), a testament to the ongoing infrastructure and efficiency enhancements across the country's ports.
The transport and storage sector has consistently contributed around 5% of Egypt's gross domestic product from fiscal years 2015/16 to 2024/25. It employs approximately 2.9 million people, representing 8.7% of the country's workforce, as of the first quarter of 2026.
Egypt's freight forwarding and logistics market was valued at an estimated $10.93 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to $14.66 billion by 2031. This growth, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.04%, is driven by national infrastructure projects, manufacturing, e-commerce, and digital transformation.
Furthermore, foreign currency earnings from transport services reached $9.4 billion in the fiscal year 2024/25, highlighting the logistics sector's increasing contribution to Egypt's external revenues.
The report also emphasizes government initiatives to promote green logistics, focusing on cleaner transport systems, smart and green ports, integrated logistics zones, digital transformation, solar-powered warehouses, and expanded multimodal transport.
Globally, the green logistics market generated an estimated $2.4 trillion in revenue in 2024 and is projected to soar to $4.5 trillion by 2030, reflecting the accelerating adoption of environmentally sustainable logistics practices and efforts to reduce carbon emissions.