What Kpler data shows about two new Egyptian terminals: RSCT Sokhna and Damietta Alliance in Port News 26/02/2026 Egypt’s container terminal landscape is expanding with two new facilities entering commercial operations in early 2026. Red Sea Container Terminals (RSCT) in Sokhna and Damietta Alliance Container Terminals (DACT) at the Port of Damietta have both launched scheduled vessel calls within days of each other. Through Kpler’s Container Intelligence platform, we traced vessel movements, terminal-level timestamps, and forward schedules to provide a detailed operational picture of both facilities during their initial commercial phase. Overview of Egypt’s new container terminal landscape The simultaneous launch of RSCT and DACT represents a significant expansion of Egypt’s container handling capacity along strategic Red Sea and Mediterranean corridors. Both terminals aim to capture growing container volumes and offer alternatives to established regional hubs. Understanding their early operational patterns helps shippers, carriers, and logistics planners assess routing options and anticipate capacity availability. RSCT Sokhna terminal overview Red Sea Container Terminals in Sokhna has begun handling scheduled commercial vessel calls as part of its operational ramp-up. Located along the Red Sea, RSCT positions itself as a gateway for cargo moving between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Operational characteristics at RSCT The vessel call timeline at RSCT shows a measured approach to commercial operations: • Regular spacing between vessel departures and subsequent arrivals • Typically one vessel alongside at a time during the observed period • No evidence of multiple vessels competing for berth space within compressed time windows • Minimal anchorage waiting prior to berthing This operational pattern indicates a controlled ramp-up phase. The terminal is not yet operating at the density levels seen at mature regional hubs, where overlapping vessel calls and tight scheduling are common. Congestion and capacity signals As of 18 February 2026, RSCT demonstrates several indicators of available capacity: • No extended anchorage accumulation offshore • No visible queue buildup in terminal timestamps • Berthing events occur without significant delays • Forward schedule data shows manageable vessel spacing When compared with neighbouring container hubs that display dense call stacking and overlapping alongside events, RSCT’s current activity remains relatively light. This suggests the terminal has room to absorb additional vessel calls as carrier commitments increase. Long-established DP World Container Terminal, showing past, present, future vessel calls, and operational details. DACT Launch and initial activity Damietta Alliance Container Terminals formally launched commercial operations at the Port of Damietta just days after RSCT’s operational footprint became visible in tracking data. Located on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, DACT serves as an alternative gateway for European and Mediterranean trade routes. Amalthea, the first vessel calling the new DACT terminal, showing past calls and forecasted schedule. First vessel calls at DACT Based on operational data from Kpler, DACT recorded its inaugural commercial calls in mid-February 2026: The Amalthea holds the distinction of being DACT’s first commercial vessel call. Its scheduled return on 26 February indicates the establishment of a regular service rotation calling at the new terminal. New