DHL Express’ decision to invest €24 million in its largest service center in Egypt marks a strategic turning point for the country’s position in global trade and logistics. Rather than a routine capacity upgrade, the project reflects a deeper repositioning of Egypt within regional and international supply chains at a time of rising geopolitical risk and supply chain fragmentation.
The new facility, located at the East Cairo Logistics Park along the Suez Road, is designed to double DHL’s operational capacity in Egypt and support a projected 27% increase in shipment volumes by 2035. Its location links Greater Cairo’s industrial zones directly to key trade corridors connecting Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, reinforcing Egypt’s emerging role as a logistics control point rather than a simple transit route tied to the Suez Canal.
Beyond infrastructure, the investment highlights the growing strategic role of local partner Hassan Allam, whose logistics arm is increasingly positioning itself as an enabler for multinational supply chains, extending beyond its traditional footprint in construction and utilities. The project also benefits from Egypt’s recent currency devaluation, which has lowered operating costs, improved labor competitiveness, and strengthened purchasing power for foreign investors.
In the context of disruptions in the Red Sea and broader shifts in global trade routes, DHL’s move underscores a longer-term bet on Egypt’s resilience and centrality in reconfigured supply chains. By anchoring high-capacity logistics infrastructure in the country, DHL is effectively embedding Egypt into its regional network as a redistribution and coordination hub for flows across Africa and the Middle East.
Taken together, the investment signals growing confidence that Egypt is evolving into a strategic logistics platform capable of absorbing shocks, rerouting trade, and supporting the next phase of global commerce, rather than merely serving as a passageway for international shipping
