July 29, 2025
Egypt’s national efforts to support the shipping industry towards decarbonization are being formulated into a National Action Plan, with support from IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme.
As announced, Egypt’s National Action Plan (NAP) will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from both ships and ports. A workshop held in Alexandria from 21–25 July brought together key stakeholders to help shape a shared vision for maritime decarbonization.
Egypt’s leadership in green shipping, anchored by the Suez Canal, has the power to shape sustainable trade routes far beyond its borders. This transition is a strategic economic opportunity that can attract investment, build capacity, and strengthen the resilience of Egypt’s maritime sector.
…said Subaskar Sitsabeshan, Programme Officer at IMO’s GreenVoyage2050.
Discussions centered on identifying priority actions, exploring financing opportunities, and strengthening capacity-building efforts. The event was co-organized by the Egyptian Maritime Transport and Logistics Sector in collaboration with the IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme.
Furthermore, the GreenVoyage2050 team shared expertise on NAP development and showcased case studies from partner countries, offering insights for Egypt’s roadmap. Breakout sessions on shipping, ports, and energy highlighted sector-specific challenges and opportunities, with cross-cutting discussions on finance, regulation and capacity building.
Representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy were joined by key stakeholders from the Suez Canal Authority, Suez Canal Economic Zone, regional governorates, shipping companies, ports, fuel suppliers and training institutions.
The workshop concluded with a commitment to continue inter-agency cooperation and stakeholder engagement in the formulation of the NAP. A draft framework is expected to be shared for consultation later this year.
This workshop marks a new phase of collaboration to drive maritime decarbonization in Egypt, focusing on practical steps towards a cleaner and more sustainable shipping sector.
…said Rear Admiral Sherif Zakaria, Deputy Head of Maritime Transport and Logistics Sector of Egypt.
