Addressing Key Challenges in Imports and Customs.
On 27th February 2025, we had the honor of hosting a roundtable in collaboration with Misr Technology Services , focusing on addressing the key challenges in the import and customs procedures in Egypt, with the aim of enhancing the automotive supply chain and reducing the time required for customs clearance.
During the roundtable, we brought together key government authorities and industry stakeholders to discuss the challenges facing the automotive industry.
We would like to thank our guest speakers who engaged with our members in an open dialogue moderated by Marwan El Shazly, Vice President PAN MARINE GROUP, in which they were actively listening to the member's feedback as businesses in the private sector.
- Dr. Nermeen Nabil Abou El-Atta – Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, Egyptian Cabinet
- Dr. Asmaa Abdel Mohsen – Head of the Industry Affairs Sector, Ministry of Trade
- Maj. Gen. Dr. Eng. Hassan El Kotb El Eisawy – Head of Branches Sector, General Organization for Import & Export Control (GOIEC)
- Ms. Samar Ahmed – Director General, Egyptian Customs Authority & Member of the Central Unit for Automotive Industry Facilitation
- Eng. Khaled Ghoneima – Executive Director of Equipment Services, National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt
- Eng. Tamer Mohamed Abdel Aziz – Director, Mechanical Goods Department, National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt
- Eng. Gamal Kotb – General Manager, Misr Technology Services
Key Takeaways:
- Challenges in automotive spare parts imports
- Enhancing Egypt's LPI rankings.
- Customs and regulatory hurdles affect the industry.
- Enhancing coordination among key entities like GOEIC, Customs, Nafeza, and NTRA
- Accelerating clearance procedures and regulatory approvals.
- Exploring practical solutions to improve importation efficiency.
