Proxima Centauri, a prominent red dwarf star and the closest to our sun, symbolizes the closeness we strive to maintain with our clients. Just as the sun's interactions with Earth influence natural phenomena, our interactions with our clients drive our growth, shape our journey and values, and inform our strategic direction. At Proxima, we are as dedicated to our clients as Proxima Centauri is close to the sun, ensuring we remain your nearest and most reliable business ally throughout our journey. That principle of closeness runs through every decision we have made since our founding: where we open an office, which ports we cover, and how quickly we respond when a vessel needs us. Our journey is not just a timeline of offices and headcount — it is a record of the trust we have built, one port call at a time
Our Journey
The first steps
Proxima was founded in Alexandria by Mohamed Amin, launching maritime operations with a dedicated core team of 3 professionals.
Damietta Port
Proxima expanded to 15 employees and opened its first branch office in Damietta, strengthening its operational presence in Egypt.
Dream team
Proxima Egypt grew to 45 employees, four branches, and a full-fledged agency across all Egyptian ports, including the Suez Canal.
United Arab Emirates
Proxima expanded into the UAE, delivering full-fledged services including logistics, warehousing, and inland transportation.
Growth
Proxima expanded operations in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, enabling cross-border inland transportation with 55+ employees in Egypt and the UAE.
The Future of Proxima
Proxima will continue the journey and expand its services and geographic reach, by building a strong footprint across the Middle East and Africa.
