Skyports Group, a shipping and unloading company in Egypt, signed a cooperation protocol with the College of Engineering and Technology of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT).
The signing of the protocol took place on the sidelines of the “Marlog-15” International Conference, which specializes in smart transport, infrastructure and logistics in the Middle East and Africa, held under the auspices of the League of Arab States and in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Transport, and in its current edition outlines the future of global supply chains through smart and flexible logistics corridors and integration between ports and industrial zones.
In a move aimed at linking academic studies and scientific research with practical experiences and expertise, and providing more job opportunities for young graduates
During this protocol, cooperation will take place between the Skyports Group and the College of Engineering and Technology to work together in the fields of education, scientific research and industry, which will achieve a qualitative leap in cooperation between a leading company in logistics and ports and a prestigious and distinguished educational institution, which will directly reflect on the labor market in this field.
The cooperation protocol focuses on providing job opportunities for graduates, supporting graduation projects, offering engineering consultancy, and establishing a research, development, and innovation center. The agreement also includes simulator-based training to enhance the capabilities of Skyports employees and promote knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
On this occasion, Tarek Hussein, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sky Ports, said: “Cooperation between the private sector and academic institutions represents a constant opportunity for development throughout the world, and we at Sky Ports are pleased to begin this type of cooperation with the College of Engineering and Technology at the Arab Academy for Maritime Transport, to provide training and employment opportunities for outstanding graduates, and to cooperate in multiple fields such as development and innovation, which will enhance technological development, increase the efficiency of the operation of seaports and logistics, and contribute to efforts to transform Egypt into a global logistics hub.”
Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, says: “Cooperation with the private sector provides a rare opportunity to link the latest technological sciences with the applied labor market to refine the skills of the Academy’s students with practical experiences at an early stage, which will provide the market with graduates ready for the labor market. In addition, the cooperation of academic experts with Skyports through the Research, Development and Innovation Center will lead to improving the mechanisms, methods and tools of work, which are elements that are reflected in the indicators of work and employment, in a way that serves the Egyptian economy in general.”
It is worth mentioning that the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport is an educational institution specializing in maritime transport sciences, as well as technology and engineering. It is affiliated with the League of Arab States and aims at education, training and research work.
Skyports Group owns a smart, sustainable, multi-purpose terminal in East Port Said Port, specializing in dry bulk cargo handling. This terminal has achieved record operating rates, matching and even exceeding global standards. During its trial year, the terminal successfully reduced vessel turnaround time at the berth and handled over 10 million tons of cargo. These figures have contributed to a significant reduction in cargo transportation costs, enhancing the competitiveness of Egyptian products in global markets and lowering production costs.
