Egypt
11 - Transit
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11.1 (a), (b)
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| Indicative date of implementation | 31 December 2020 |
| Definitive date of implementation | 31 December 2025 |
| Extension of implementation dates |
Request received
20 May 2025
Original definitive date
31 December 2025
New date requested
30 June 2027
Agreed date
30 June 2027
Reason
Additional time is needed to secure the following:
• Building capacity of the relevant agencies on the international standards and best practices with respect to freedom of transit.
• Establishment of an Administration for the response of enquiries in relation to Transit.
• Provide the necessary funds to establish separate lanes for Transit in the Egyptian ports.
• Providing x-ray machines at all customs borders related to Transit.
• Establish a tracking and trace system including a GPS System for the Containers and trucks for securing the transit.
Committee approval:
Approved
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