CEMEX participates in major infrastructure projects at Suez Canal, Egypt

643 CEMEX is supplying over 480,000m³ of concrete and around 760,000tons of cement for major infrastructure projects related to the Suez Canal in Egypt. These projects involve the construction of tunnels to connect Egypt’s mainland to the Sinai Peninsula and the development of a commercial seaport.

Through a joint venture with 3056 Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.), CEMEX is supplying 350,000m³ of concrete and 160,000tons of cement for the construction of two tunnels that extend from the outskirts of the city of Port-Said in northeast Egypt to the Sinai Peninsula, passing under the Suez Canal. The construction of the two 4-kilometre tunnels required the installation of three ready-mixed batch plants on site to fulfil the project’s concrete demands.

This project is part of the Egyptian government’s plan for the development of the Sinai Peninsula by improving accessibility. Historically, the only access to Sinai was through a single tunnel, slowing development possibilities and hindering transportation to and from Egypt’s mainland.

“As one of the main building materials suppliers, we take great pride in our participation in the development of these major infrastructure projects that will make a direct, positive impact on Egypt,” said Tarek Hammam, vice president of ready mix & institutional sales, CEMEX Egypt. “At CEMEX, our goal is to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing high-quality, resilient building materials together with a superior customer experience.”

Additionally, CEMEX is participating in the transformation of the Suez Canal area by supplying 132,000m³ of concrete and 600,000tons of cement for the development of the commercial East Port Said seaport, a 4.5-kilometre construction area.