Egypt’s national efforts towards decarbonizing the shipping industry are being formulated into a National Action Pan, with support from IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme. Egypt’s National Action Plan (NAP) will address greenhouse gas emissions from ships and ports.

A workshop in Alexandria (21-25 July) gathered stakeholders from across Egypt’s maritime and energy sectors. The workshop facilitated dialogues among the various stakeholders, focusing on shaping a shared vision, identifying priority actions, exploring financing opportunities and strengthening capacity-building efforts for Egypt’s maritime decarbonization journey.

The workshop was co-organized by the Egyptian Maritime Transport and Logistics Sector in collaboration with IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme.

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 GreenVoyage2050 team shared expertise on NAP development and showcased case studies from partner countries, offering valuable 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.

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.

Opening the workshop, Rear Admiral Sherif Zakaria, Deputy Head of Maritime Transport and Logistics Sector, said:

“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.”

Subaskar Sitsabeshan, Programme Officer at IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 Programme, said:

“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.”

Source: IMO