This company operates inland port facilities that handle cargo, customs clearance, and terminal services. By processing containerized freight away from seaports, they aim to reduce congestion and improve supply chain efficiency for businesses.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional seaports often face congestion, leading to delays and increased costs for businesses involved in import and export activities. The reliance on a single point of access can create bottlenecks in the supply chain, particularly for businesses located far from coastal areas. This can result in inefficiencies in cargo processing and customs clearance.
Solution
October Dry Port (ODP) offers an inland port facility designed to streamline cargo handling, customs clearance, and terminal services, thereby alleviating congestion at seaports. By providing a fully equipped, centralized distribution point closer to cargo owners, ODP facilitates efficient processing of import and export shipments. Its strategic location and connectivity to major land transportation networks, including rail lines, enable faster cargo release and reduced transportation costs. ODP's comprehensive services, including container stuffing/de-stuffing and reefer monitoring, ensure a seamless and secure supply chain experience. The port's integration of advanced technologies, such as an OCR automated truck gate system and a terminal operating system (TOS), optimizes all terminal operations for enhanced efficiency and real-time monitoring.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes freight forwarders, Egyptian importers and exporters, shipping lines, and cargo owners seeking efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions.
Features
- 400,000 sq.m. customs bonded area for secure cargo storage
- 450,000 TEU annual throughput capacity to handle large volumes of cargo
- 5 rail lines with 4300m of tracks for efficient transport
- OCR automated 3-lane truck gates for streamlined entry and exit
- World-class terminal handling equipment for efficient loading and unloading
- Reefer monitoring and pre-trip inspection to minimize temperature-related spoilage
- Terminal Operating System (TOS) by RBS (TOPS Expert) for optimized and monitored terminal operations
- Customs clearance services, including formation, submission, and evaluation of import/export documentation
- Container stuffing and de-stuffing services to load and unload shipments damage-free
- Pre-entry parking area for 70 trucks
- 120 reefer plugs in storage yard
- 2 truck weigh bridges