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Good Face Marine Services: Steering Ports into the Digital Age with Smart Ports & Digital Twins At Good Face Marine Services, we believe in the power of innovation to reshape maritime infrastructure. Our vision aligns with the future of port operations, one where Smart Ports and Digital Twin technology drive…

Good Face Marine Services Celebrates 156 Years of the Suez Canal  This November, Good Face Marine Services proudly celebrates the 156th anniversary of the Suez Canal, a vital maritime corridor that has shaped global trade since its opening on 17 November 1869. Over more than a century and a half,…

Strategic Leap: What the Opening of 3 New Terminals at East Port Said Means for Egypt’s Maritime Sector  The inauguration of three new terminals at East Port Said, with a total investment of $724 million, marks a significant upgrade in Egypt’s maritime infrastructure. This development not only boosts operational capacity…

Suez Canal Revival Opens New Opportunities for Good Face Marine  The recent transit of two ultralarge CMA CGM vessels—JULES VERNE and HELIUM—through the Suez Canal marks a powerful signal of renewed confidence in the waterway. This comes as the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), under Admiral Osama Rabie, reinforces its infrastructure and services…

Introduction  In November 2025, the Suez Canal Authority and Sudan Ports Corporation opened discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation across technical training, port management, logistics, and dredging operations. For Good Face Marine, which specialises in maritime services across the Red Sea and surrounding region, this collaboration signals fresh pathways for service expansion and regional engagement.  The Cooperation at a Glance  The meeting…

China Grants DutyFree Access to Egyptian Goods: A Window of Opportunity for Egyptian Marine Suppliers  In a strategic move to deepen trade between Egypt and China, the Chinese government has announced the exemption of certain Egyptianorigin goods from customs duties upon entry into the Chinese market. This development holds significant…

Vessel Inspection Procedures: From Checklists to Compliance Standards Ensuring seamless inspection readiness for vessels calling Egyptian ports with Good Face Marine Introduction In one of the world’s busiest maritime zones covering the Suez Canal, Alexandria, Damietta and Port Said inspection readiness is not just about ticking boxes. It’s about safeguarding operational reliability,…

A Good Season to Show a Good Face November has a way of setting a new rhythm at sea. The air cools, the ports grow busier, and the horizon starts to fill with more vessels heading home or onward before the year ends. It’s the start of peak season, a time that…

CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Nears the Suez Canal on Its Return Voyage to Asia The ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, boasting a capacity of some 17,859 TEU, is now making its south-bound approach toward the northern entrance of the Suez Canal after completing its rotation between China and…

Egypt: Rising as a Global Maritime and Logistics Hub Egypt’s maritime sector is entering a new era. With major investments, advanced port infrastructure, and an ambitious logistics strategy, the nation is positioning itself as a key player in global trade and transport. From the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, Egypt’s…