Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) today welcomed government officials, industry leaders, customers, suppliers and logistics professionals from across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and beyond as Transport Middle East 2026 officially opened in Cairo, Egypt. The three-day event brings together government officials and senior decision-makers from across the maritime, transport and logistics sectors to discuss the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of global trade. Hosted by SCCT, the conference features an international programme of expert speakers, industry discussions, networking opportunities and a technical site visit. The event provides a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration across the global supply chain, bringing together hundreds of delegates and industry representatives from around the world. The conference agenda focuses on key industry priorities, including supply chain resilience, digital transformation, smart port technologies, sustainability, maritime decarbonisation, infrastructure investment and the future of international trade.
Statement from Keld Mosgaard Christensen, Chief Executive Officer, SCCT
"Transport Middle East 2026 provides an important platform to exchange perspectives on the future of global trade and supply chains. Bringing together government officials, industry leaders and supply chain stakeholders, the event highlights the value of collaboration in addressing shared challenges and opportunities. As a strategic gateway connecting three continents, Egypt plays a vital role in enabling global commerce. Through collaboration and innovation, we can build more resilient and sustainable trade networks while advancing our vision of being the Mediterranean's most trusted trade hub, driving Egypt's growth and building a sustainable legacy for future generations. I would like to thank all delegates, speakers and partners for contributing to these important conversations.“
Statement from Waseem Mohamed, Head of Commercial, SCCT
"Transport Middle East 2026 creates valuable opportunities for customers, supply chain partners and industry stakeholders to connect, share insights and explore practical solutions to common challenges. Collaboration across the logistics ecosystem is essential to improving efficiency, enhancing connectivity and creating value for customers. The discussions taking place throughout the event will help strengthen partnerships and support more resilient supply chains."As host of Transport Middle East 2026, SCCT reinforces its commitment to supporting international trade, facilitating connectivity and strengthening collaboration across the maritime and logistics community. The event also highlights Egypt's strategic role as a global trade gateway connecting markets across three continents.
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