Egypt straddles two continents: Asia and Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge between the continents. Covering an area of over 1 million square kilometers Egypt borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west.
Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East. The great majority of its estimated 82 million live near the banks of the Nile River, in an area of about 40,000 square kilometers where the only arable agricultural land is found. The large areas of the Sahara Desert are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt's residents live in urban areas, with the majority spread across the densely-populated centres of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta.
Egypt is famous for its Ancient civilization and some of the world's most famous monuments, including the Giza Pyramid complex and its Great Sphinx. The southern city of Luxor contains numerous ancient artifacts, such as the Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings. Egypt is widely regarded as an important political and cultural nation of the Middle East. Also the Red Sea Area contain the best diving spots all over the world among other diving sites and we have Hurghada / Sharm el Sheikh and Marsa Alam are attracting many divers from all over the World.
IBRAMAR HOLDING GROUP is one of the major shipping firms that has been playing a vital role in the shipping arena, since its conception. The group was founded by sMr. Ibrahim Moomen, a well-known figure in the international maritime field, and was firstly established in the German Federal Republic in 1979.
In 1979 IBRAMAR (Germany) initiated its first operations, specializing in the affreightment of cement, scrap and steel to Egypt.
The operational scope expanded over the years to include the worldwide transport of millions of tons of coal, ores, minerals, fertilizers, grains and sugar.
In 1985, Mr. Moomen extended the activities of the principal company to the Arab Republic of Egypt and opened the first branch there in Port Said, with the aim of raising the standards of maritime transport in the Middle Eastern region.
Today IBRAMAR has seven different branches in each of the main, strategic Egyptian ports: Alexandria, Cairo, Damietta, El Arish, Port Said, Safaga, Suez and Cairo. Through its established national network, IBRAMAR serves monthly about 60 vessels passing the Suez Canal and/or undergoing cargo operations at the different Egyptian ports.
As many Super Yachts are calling our region we established Yacht Services Department order to extend our high standard services / assistance where & when ever needed to facilitate their calls at all the Egyptian Ports.
