Africa is becoming a growing arena for competition among both emerging and long-standing global powers, as they seek access to markets, natural resources, and strategic infrastructure. Egypt is actively working to strengthen its position in this dynamic landscape, leveraging its geographical and logistical advantages. The country is focusing on deepening its economic ties with Africa, especially as new players are gaining influence on the continent. A key part of Egypt's strategy involves developing infrastructure that will help its companies access markets in East and Central Africa more efficiently. Egypt and Tanzania are exploring closer collaboration in transport and logistics, with their ministers of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir and Makame Mbarawa, discussing several projects on October 5. These discussions centered on creating a logistics chain that connects the port infrastructure of both countries. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city and a major regional hub, is central to the initiative. A proposed project includes the creation of a multipurpose terminal at Dar es Salaam port, managed by an Egyptian-Tanzanian partnership. A memorandum of understanding is expected to formalize this cooperation soon. The Tanzanian port is a vital gateway for several landlocked countries in the region, and the initiative also includes establishing a regular maritime route between Egypt's Red Sea ports, such as Sokhna and Safaga, and Dar es Salaam. The plan also involves connecting railway networks and setting up logistics zones in both countries to improve the distribution of goods. The ultimate goal is to create a multimodal corridor linking Egypt's Red Sea ports to Dar es Salaam and, from there, to the landlocked markets of Central Africa. For Egypt, these efforts are part of a broader strategy to increase its presence in African markets. The country aims to develop logistics platforms across the continent to support its exports and facilitate access to landlocked regions. This includes participating in major infrastructure projects in Tanzania, such as the Julius Nyerere hydroelectric dam, and the involvement of Egyptian firms like Elsewedy Electric and Arab Contractors in various local projects. Egypt is also working on the Lake Victoria-Mediterranean (VIC-MED) corridor to enhance connectivity between East Africa and the Mediterranean. According to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), trade between Egypt and the rest of the African Union reached 6.1 billion USD during the first seven months of 2026, a 11.8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Egyptian exports rose by 3.4 percent, reaching 4.5 billion USD, while imports from African countries surged by 45.5 percent, to 1.6 billion USD. However, the corridor project through Dar es Salaam is still in the planning phase. The success of the initiative will depend on the ability of both countries to handle sufficient trade volumes and provide a competitive logistics chain, especially in the face of existing corridors in East Africa.