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The Ismail Cabinet is reportedly preparing to issue a decision that would mandate government entities to transport at least a portion of their cargo via river. The Transport Ministry is currently drafting the decree, which will set a minimum quota for river transport and determine the type and size of cargo that can be transported in the Nile, sources tell Al Mal<\/a>. The decision aims to reduce reliance on road transport. The ministry is planning to issue tenders for the development of four ports<\/a> along the Nile, beginning with the USD 50-100 mn Qena Port project<\/a>. The Cabinet had also signed off last year on a bill to regulate river traffic and commercial river transport, which is currently with the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Ismail Cabinet is reportedly preparing to issue a decision that would mandate government entities to transport at least a portion of their cargo via river. 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