Transport Ministry planning to construct three dry docks in Upper Egypt

The Transport Ministry is looking to establish three dry docks in Assiut, Sohag and Safaga, according to Al Mal. The move comes as part of a state plan to develop the Upper Egypt-Red Sea road. The planned dry docks would facilitate trade and the movement of goods from Red Sea ports to Upper Egypt, said Ezzat El Khatib, chairman of the Egyptian for Land, Dry Ports, & Logistic Areas .