Bosta launches Middle East’s largest automated sorting hub in Cairo
The facility will boost delivery efficiency and strengthen Egypt’s logistics infrastructure as e-commerce demand rises.
EGYPT – Bosta, one of Egypt’s leading logistics companies, launched the Middle East’s largest automated sorting machine in Cairo with an investment of over US$5 million.
The facility aims to expand parcel capacity and accelerate e-commerce growth by using automation to process shipments faster and reduce errors.
The launch event drew Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Dr Rania Al-Mashat, along with business partners, industry leaders, and members of the media.
“This sorting machine can process 11,000 parcels per hour and more than 250,000 parcels per day across our 50 operational hubs nationwide,” said Bosta CEO Mohamed Ezzat. “The machine alone required an investment of US$5 million, while our total investments now stand at US$27 million.”
Chief Operations Officer Karim El Deeb said Bosta processed 37 million parcels in 2025 and aims to exceed 80 million in 2026. “This new system will increase our daily capacity from 100,000 parcels to over 250,000, or more than 6 million parcels per month,” he added.
Ezzat highlighted the company’s focus on technology-led infrastructure, noting that automation improves delivery speed and operational accuracy.
Dr Al-Mashat said the facility demonstrates growth in Egypt’s logistics and e-commerce sectors. “This expansion shows how technology strengthens services, and the government continues to support startups and entrepreneurship to improve market competitiveness,” she said.
Bosta offers delivery, warehousing, fulfillment, order management, and technology solutions for merchants. The company plans to continue investing in infrastructure to support small and medium-sized enterprises and contribute to Egypt’s digital economy.
Regional developments in logistics and supply chains
Meanwhile, Ethiopia has invested US$10.9 million (1.7 billion birr) in a new cold storage facility in Addis Ababa to reduce post-harvest losses and improve food supply systems.
The Ethiopian Trading Business Corporation developed the facility, which can store over 2,000 tonnes of fruits and vegetables and about 1,000 tonnes of animal products.
“This infrastructure will play a major role in reducing post-harvest losses, stabilizing markets, and preserving the quality of products for local and export markets,” the corporation said.
These developments reflect a wider regional push to modernize logistics, strengthen supply chains, and support growing consumer demand across East Africa and the Middle East.
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