While many terminals struggled for volume and market share during 2009, the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) increased its market share as a Mediterranean transhipment hub with terminal volume growth of 11 percent to a record 2.7 million TEUs.

In 2008, SCCT container throughput had surged by 34 percent and today accounts for one out of every five transhipped TEUs in the Eastern Mediterranean.

"The company opens its doors to all shipping lines. We seek to gain the trust of our clients by providing high-quality, world-class services that appeal to all clients", said SCCT managing director, Jens Floe.

The installation of sophisticated scanning equipment last year has further improved the security capabilities of the facility as productivity and container throughput continue to rise.

"We are pleased to work in cooperation with the Egyptian Customs Authority, and other government bodies, to quickly put these devices into operation. Customers can expect to see a reduction in the time of customs checks. Increased security and safety will also enhance the smooth entry and exit of goods, which is positive for the local market", said Floe, adding "A planned rail link to the greater Cairo area is expected to boost local cargo traffic through the terminal. A second consecutive year without an increase in the Suez Canal toll structure is also projected to bring more business to SCCT as liner services return to Canal use."