The Fouad Talaat Group, frequently identified in the industry as FTG World, operates as a diversified conglomerate with a primary command center in Alexandria, Egypt. While the organization encompasses various commercial interests, its reputation is heavily anchored in the maritime, shipping, and offshore energy sectors. Through its specialized subsidiaries, particularly the General Group for Shipping Agencies, Marine Services, and Investment, the company functions as a comprehensive logistics partner for vessel operators and trading firms navigating the Mediterranean and Red Sea regions.
Established by Engineer Fouad Talaat, a mechanical engineer with prior service in the Egyptian Armed Forces, the group began its corporate journey around 2009. Although its initial activities involved contracting, the enterprise quickly pivoted to address the complex needs of the shipping industry. Over the subsequent decade, it expanded its operational footprint from a local service provider to a regional maritime entity, maintaining active branches in Giza and Suez while developing a presence in international markets such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and the United Kingdom.
A central pillar of the group’s operations is its work as a shipping and port agency. The company maintains readiness to service vessels across all Egyptian ports, managing the intricate bureaucratic and logistical requirements of port calls. This includes a strong focus on Suez Canal transits, where the group coordinates the smooth passage of tonnage through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. Its teams handle essential husbandry tasks, ranging from crew changes and visa formalities to customs clearance and freight forwarding.
Beyond agency services, the Fouad Talaat Group is deeply integrated into the offshore supply chain. It provides logistical support to the oil and gas sector, assisting offshore platforms and construction projects with equipment mobilization and supply vessel coordination. The company also operates as a ship chandler and marine supplier, delivering provisions, technical stores, and spare parts to varied vessel types. In recent years, the group has further diversified its marine capabilities by engaging in bunker trading and physical fuel supply operations, reinforcing its status as a multi-disciplinary service provider capable of meeting the operational demands of modern merchant and offshore fleets.
