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Alexandria Port Authority proposes MoU with Port of Barcelona
Egyptian side suggests formal agreement to define collaboration areas and expertise exchange following Spanish delegation visit.
Alexandria Port Authority has proposed a memorandum of understanding with the Port of Barcelona following a visit by a Spanish delegation on 26 October 2026. The delegation included representatives from the Port of Barcelona, the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and the Mercabarna wholesale market.
Proposed agreement to define collaboration areas#
The Egyptian side proposed developing a joint agreement to set out cooperation areas, mechanisms for implementation and frameworks for sharing expertise between the two ports. The proposal builds on existing cooperation with the Port of Barcelona and aims to formalize the partnership between the two ports. The Alexandria Port Authority's Vice Chairman for Operations and Vice Chairman for Investment represented the Egyptian side, alongside officials from the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria.
Discussions cover trade expansion and joint projects#
Discussions focused on expanding collaboration between Alexandria and Spanish counterparts, aiming to increase trade volumes, share operational knowledge and identify joint projects that serve both countries' economic interests. Participants examined methods to improve coordination between port operators and commercial entities, using the infrastructure and service capabilities at Egyptian and Spanish facilities to support commerce, attract capital and advance transport and logistics networks in the Mediterranean basin.
Port development projects and operational capacity reviewed#
The meeting included an overview of the Port of Alexandria's current development projects, operational and logistical capacities and future vision. The Spanish delegation was given a site tour of the port. Both sides stated their intention to maintain regular contact and to convert the opportunities discussed into concrete programmes and initiatives that advance the Egyptian-Spanish partnership in maritime operations and logistics.
Next steps in Mediterranean cooperation framework#
The proposed memorandum of understanding would formalize cooperation mechanisms between the two Mediterranean ports. The Alexandria Port Authority stated the agreement would define specific areas of collaboration and establish frameworks for expertise exchange. No signing date for the proposed memorandum has been announced.
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- container-news.comContainer NewsSpanish delegation visit on 26 October 2026, proposed MoU to define collaboration areas and implementation mechanisms
- portseurope.comPorts EuropeDelegation included Port of Barcelona, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and Mercabarna market
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