AFRICA
SCCT is set to become a key Egyptian shipping hub
will soon be receiving another five gantry cranes to increase our capacity .” These cranes can reach a height of over 40 metres , enabling them to meet the requirements of the world ’ s largest container vessels .
The Suez Canal is in a critical geographic location , providing the African continent with a direct trade route into Europe and the Middle East . Laursen acknowledged its importance , he said : “ It would be truly devastating not to have access to our facilities ; not only would costs increase for all those involved , it would also take longer for many goods to enter Egypt and the broader continent .” He also acknowledged that , despite its privileged geographic location , SCCT is in in a competitive environment , jockeying for position with other hubs such Jebel Ali , Alexandria , and Tunis , among many others dotted
SCCT ’ s tallest cranes exceed 40 metres which enables them to service the world ’ s largest container vessels .
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