Shipping from China to Egypt

Shipping from China to Egypt is a big deal for businesses, especially with the boom in online shopping. Companies need a reliable and affordable way to ship their products internationally. This service helps businesses save time and money while making sure customers get their orders quickly and without any problems.

Dealing with the logistics of shipping from China to Egypt can be a headache, especially when working with suppliers in China. There are lots of things to think about, like booking space with carriers, getting trucks to move containers around, finding storage, packing and repacking goods, combining shipments, dealing with customs documents for Chinese custom, prepare for clearing document for Egypt custom,  such as getting certifications like the certificate of origin and also prepare for ACID (Advance cargo information declaration).

WAYJET is a trusted partner for shipping from China to Egypt. we have a great track record of delivering goods safely and on time. our experienced team can handle all the ins and outs of getting things from China to Egypt, covering key places like Alexandria, Sokhna, Damietta, Port Said (West/East), Cairo, and more. Choosing Wayjet makes shipping goods from China to Egypt a smooth and hassle-free experience for your business.

How to ship my cargo from china to Egypt?  

Normally we have three ways to ship our cargo from China to Egypt,

1, courier service, it is door to door from China to Egypt service, it is the most covenient way for shipping from china to Egypt, if you use this way, you only need provide invoice and packing list for this cargo, the rest will be handled by courier company such as DHL, UPS, FEDEX, TNT.  This solution only suitable for small shipment which is less than 50KGS.  Normally it is used for shipping samples

2, air freight service from China to Egypt, it is airport to airport service, from shipper’s door to airport, the custom clearance and deliver to airline, those parts will be done by Chinese supplier and Chinese forwarder base on the delivery term, after shipment arrived at Egypt air port (such as Cairo airport or Alexandria International Airport, almost 90% of cargo from China to Egypt is to Cairo airport). then the clearance in Egypt and deliver to shipper’s door will be done by Egypt forwarder. Air freight will be expensive, so it is always use for shipment which is very hurry.

3, ocean freight service from China to Egypt, it is ocean port to ocean port service, from shipper’s door to ocean port, the custom clearance and deliver to shipping company, those parts will be done by Chinese supplier and Chinese forwarder base on the delivery term.after shipment arrived at Egypt ocean port, the clearance in Egypt and delivery will be done by Egypt forwarder. Ocean freight can be divided into two methods, one is LCL (less than container load)shipping, the other one is FCL (full container load) shipping, this is the cheapest way for shipping from China to Egypt.

Air freight from China to Egypt

When your shipment is more than 50kgs, and it is very urgent, the air transportation will be a better way to deliver your cargo from China to Egypt.Wayjet has very good connection with airline which we can provide you the best solution for your shipping from China to Egypt.The main airport in Egypt is Cairo and Alexandria,90% of air transportation will be deliver to or from Cairo airport,  10% of air transportation is from or to Alexandria airport. 

The main airports in China,

There’re total 4 airports which almost include 99% of air transportation from China to Egypt, It is Bejing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hongkong, 

How much is the air freight from China to Egypt?

If you use air transportation to deliver your cargo from China to Egypt base on door to door, it will have three parts cost, the first part will be the cost handling cargo to airline, the second part is air freight cost, the three part will be clearance in Egypt and trucking to your door cost.

The first part cost standard cost likes below,

a.Trucking cost to airline warehouse, depends on the pick up address and shipment data

b.Custom clearance, 48usd per shipment (commodity name within 10 type)

c.Airway bill document fee, 30usd per shipment

d.Handling fee, 30usd per shipment

The second part is air freight cost, the air freight from China to Egypt range from 2.5usd/kg to 6usd/kg, it depends on your shipment data and which airline you choose for your cargo. Click here to know which airline has advantage from China to Egypt.

The three part will be custom clearance cost in Egypt and trucking to your door cost. We have excellent partner in Egypt, they can also provide the best service and price for clearance process and deliver process.

How long does it take to transit from China to Egypt?

For air transportation, it will takes 4-9days include all the time. It depends on your cargo location and also which airline you will choose for your shipment.

Which airline i need choose for my cargo from China to Egypt?

The most frequent airlines we use for our cargo from China to Egypt is 3U (Sichuan airline). MU (China eastern airline) and MS (Egypt airline), If your cargo is general cargo, it is better to use 3U airline, they’re offering direct service from Chengdu (CTU) to Cairo (CAI) on daily basis. If your cargo is heavy cargo, MU will offer lower rates from Shanghai to Cairo, it is also direct service with frequency on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. If you need better clearance service at Cairo airport, then you can use MS airline service.

Pls send us the shipment data, we will always give you the best solution for your cargo from China to Egypt.

How to calculate the chargeable weight for my shipment from China to Egypt? 

2. Ocean freight from China to Egypt

Shipping by sea is the most popular choice for transporting goods from China to Egypt. It offers flexibility, allowing for both smaller loads (Less than Container Load - LCL) and larger ones (Full Container Load - FCL). While it takes longer than some other methods, many importers prefer sea freight because it is more cost-effective.

Major ocean ports in China,

The Port of Shanghai stands as the largest cargo shipping port in China and globally. It outpaces other Chinese ports annually in container handling

The Port of Shenzhen, ranking as the world's fourth-largest cargo port, manages over 30.5million TEUs each year

The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan holds the title of China's busiest port in terms of cargo throughput. Serving as a vital transportation hub for the Pearl River Delta region

The Port of Guangzhou plays a significant role. Lastly, the Port of Hong Kong, renowned for its busy shipping activities, ranks among the world's busiest ports for cargo handling and maritime movements.

Major ocean ports in Egypt,

Sokhna Port, Egypt's vital maritime gateway on the Red Sea, facilitates international trade with state-of-the-art container terminals, deep-water access, and strategic connectivity to the Suez Canal.

Alexandria Port, on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, is a historic hub for various cargo activities. Its strategic location makes it a vital gateway for global trade, ensuring efficient handling of containers and general cargo.              

Port Said, at the north of the Suez Canal in Egypt, is a crucial link between the Mediterranean and Red Sea. It's a key player in global trade, with modern facilities for smooth cargo handling.

Damietta, located on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, is a significant maritime hub fostering global trade. With state-of-the-art facilities, it efficiently handles diverse cargo, contributing to the region's economic growth. 

How much does it cost to ship from China to Egypt for container?

Average container shipping price from china to Egypt range from 1500usd to 4000usd, pls send us the detail shipment data so that we can give you a whole quotation

Door to Door shipping from China to Egypt.

Door to door shipping means cargo deliver from exporter’s address to the final importer’s address, it is the most complicate transportation which requires both China party and Egypt party to cooperate with each other. Wayjet has all the resources in both China and Egypt, we can always give you the best solution.

What I should take care of for my cargo from China to Egypt,

First, you should make the right package for your cargo, the right package not only protect your cargo but also to save the cost for the transportation.

Second, make sure you prepare the custom clearance document for your cargo. Such as Certificate of original (CO document), because the custom clearance in Egypt is quite restrict.

Third, make sure you know what import, if you import DGR cargo, you should ask if shipper can provide the DGR cargo certification, and also if they can make the DGR package.

Fourth, if you ship cargo in ocean transportation, make sure you have fulfill the ACID system, it is mandatory since 1th JULY 2021. If you didn’t make it, there will be a significant penalty imposed by the authorities.

So the best way for deliver your shipment from China to Egypt is choose the good forwarder, Wayjet always take good care for your shipment, we will be caution for every steps of delivery, with 20 years experience in this industry, we can promise you deliver your shipment from china to Egypt safely and cost-saving. Send us more information now for your shipment