Egypt and Eritrea have agreed to launch a new shipping line connecting their Red Sea ports, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional trade, logistics, and economic cooperation across the Horn of Africa.
On May 16, 2026, Egypt and Eritrea entered into an agreement to launch a new shipping line connecting their Red Sea ports. During a visit by Egypt’s Foreign and Transport Ministers to Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, both parties finalized the agreement.
The main objective of this shipping route is to improve logistics and trade by taking advantage of their respective coastlines on the Red Sea.
Included in the agreement is Egypt's commitment to sharing its railway and modernized port-building expertise to enhance economic growth in the region.
The delegation that visited Eritrea included Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir, who traveled under the direction of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
