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Egypt, Senegal plan Alexandria-Dakar shipping route
Joint committee to finalize maritime transport cooperation agreement between the two countries.
Egypt's Minister of Transport Kamel al-Wazir and Senegalese Minister of Fisheries, Maritime Transport, Infrastructure and Ports Amy Mara Dièye held talks on launching a commercial shipping route between Alexandria and Dakar. The proposed route aims to provide a direct maritime connection between the two countries and facilitate Egyptian exports to West African markets.
Direct Maritime Connection Planned#
The Alexandria-Dakar shipping route would improve Senegalese products' access to Middle Eastern and Arab markets, according to statements from the transport ministers. Wazir stated the route could establish a foundation for expanded maritime cooperation and enhanced trade and investment links between Egypt and Senegal. The two ministers discussed cooperation extending beyond the shipping route to include shipbuilding, fishing vessel production and maritime training programs.
Shipbuilding and Training Cooperation#
The talks addressed possible use of Egyptian shipyards to build fishing boats and vessels for Senegal. Training programs for Senegalese personnel through specialized Egyptian institutions were also discussed during the meeting. Dièye stated Senegal wants to expand its cooperation with Egypt and draw on Egyptian experience in maritime transport and infrastructure development.
Joint Committee to Finalize Agreement#
Both countries will establish a joint committee tasked with completing a maritime transport cooperation agreement before the planned signing ceremony. No timeline for the agreement signing or route launch was disclosed in the ministerial statements. The committee will work on the technical and operational details of the proposed shipping service.
Libya Launches Misrata-Tangier Corridor#
The Libyan Export Development Authority announced the launch of a direct shipping line from Misrata Free Zone port, passing through Tangier, Morocco, towards several African markets including Nigeria and Cameroon. After a stopover in Tangier port, Libyan cargoes will continue to West and central African markets. According to LEDA, the new service will enable Libyan exporters to reduce shipping costs to target markets and provide a maritime route that facilitates the movement of exports. Libya joined Afreximbank to benefit from its financial backing to scale manufactured goods exports to Africa.
Sources2 sources across 2 domains
- egyptindependent.comEgypt IndependentEgypt and Senegal plan direct shipping route between Alexandria and Dakar, joint committee to finalize agreement
- northafricapost.comNorth Africa PostLibya launches direct shipping line from Misrata through Tangier to West and central African markets
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