DP World to invest $29m in Egypt cold storage facility

DP World has announced plans to develop a cold storage facility in Egypt with an investment of $29m (approximately EGP1.42bn).

The project follows the company’s acquisition of land within Elsewedy Industrial Development Park, located in Al Oula Industrial City, and comes amid growing demand for modern, energy-efficient storage solutions across the agri-export and frozen food manufacturing sectors.

Spanning 16,194 square metres, the new facility will include eight independently controlled chambers with capacity for 25,000 pallet positions across chilled and frozen categories such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and processed foods. It will feature an advanced refrigeration system to ensure optimal energy efficiency and precise climate control, in line with the highest international standards.

Mohammad Shihab, CEO of DP World Egypt and executive vice president of North Africa, said: “This facility represents a significant milestone in our journey to help strengthen Egypt’s logistics and trade ecosystem. By introducing world-class cold chain capabilities, we are enabling exporters and manufacturers to expand their reach, improve efficiency, and capture new opportunities. Together with our Sokhna Logistics Park, which is expected to be operational soon, we are creating an integrated network that will unlock growth and reinforce Egypt’s position as a vital hub for global trade.”

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Owned and operated by DP World, the facility will be equipped with a fully integrated Warehouse Management System offering real-time inventory visibility and seamless connectivity with client systems.

Strategically located, the site provides direct access to Greater Cairo, key national highways, and major export corridors, making it ideally positioned to support both domestic distribution and international shipping. The development aims to strengthen Egypt’s cold chain capacity, improve food quality, reduce waste, and enhance the global competitiveness of local exporters and manufacturers.

The project builds on DP World’s expanding footprint in Egypt, including investments in the Port of Ain Sokhna, the upcoming Sokhna Logistics Park, and third-party contract logistics operations. Collectively, these initiatives reflect the company’s commitment to supporting Egypt’s logistics sector, bolstering the national economy, and advancing food supply chain resilience and industrial growth.