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Shipping containers from Egypt to Russia
✔ Delivery time from 10 days
✔ Cost from $1050
✔ We work with all ports in Egypt
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We offer professional container shipments from Egypt with full logistics support. Observing an annual growth in trade turnover between our countries by 7-8%, we develop this direction as one of the priorities. Over 10 years of work, we have built reliable partnerships with leading sea lines and port terminals in Egypt, allowing us to organize container deliveries from Egypt as efficiently as possible. Our main advantage is direct services without transshipment, reducing freight time to 12-14 days and minimizing the risks of additional expenses.
Advantages of Container Shipments from Egypt
- Cargo Safety — container transportation ensures maximum product safety due to airtightness and sealing. We provide additional protection through “all risks” insurance.
- Optimal Price-to-Speed Ratio — sea delivery of a container from Egypt is 3-5 times more economical than air freight with reasonable transportation times.
- Ability to Transport Various Types of Cargo — we select specialized containers for any type of goods, from perishable products to industrial equipment.
- Protection from Weather Conditions and External Influences — all containers provide complete isolation of the cargo from moisture, dust, and temperature fluctuations.
- Convenience of Customs Clearance — container shipments simplify the customs clearance procedure due to standardization and the possibility of pre-declaration.
Types of Containers for Cargo Transportation
When organizing container shipments from Egypt, various types of containers are used, selected for specific cargo:
| Container Type | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 20’GP | 6.1×2.4×2.6 m | Universal cargo |
| Standard 20’DC/20’DV | 6.1×2.4×2.6 m | Universal cargo |
| Standard 40’GP | 12.2×2.4×2.6 m | Bulk shipments |
| Standard 40’DC/40’DV | 12.2×2.4×2.6 m | Bulk shipments |
| High 20’HC (High Cube) | 6.06×2.44×2.89 m | Light bulky cargo |
| High 40’HC (High Cube) | 12.2×2.4×2.9 m | Light bulky cargo |
| High Reefer 40’HR | 12.19×2.44×2.89 m | Temperature-controlled cargo |
| Open Top 40’OT | 12.19×2.44×2.59 m | Oversized cargo |
| Flat Rack 40’FL | 12.19×2.44×2.29 m | Oversized cargo |
| Collapsible Flat Rack 40’FL | 12.19×2.44×2.29 m | Oversized cargo |
For pharmaceuticals, food products, and chemical components, reefer containers with temperature control are optimal, while for textiles and electronics, standard or high containers of the High Cube type are suitable.
Cost of Container Shipments from Egypt
The cost is formed considering several factors: container type, port of departure/destination, nature of the cargo, and current market conditions.
| Route | Container Type | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria – Novorossiysk | 20 DV | from 1050 |
| Alexandria – Novorossiysk | 40 HC | from 1250 |
| Alexandria – St. Petersburg | 20 DV | from 1350 |
| Alexandria – St. Petersburg | 40 HC | from 1550 |
| Alexandria – Vladivostok | 20 DV | from 2650 |
| Alexandria – Vladivostok | 40 HC | from 2850 |
| Said – Novorossiysk | 20 DV | from 1050 |
| Said – Novorossiysk | 40 HC | from 1250 |
| Said – St. Petersburg | 20 DV | from 1350 |
| Said – St. Petersburg | 40 HC | from 1550 |
| Said – Vladivostok | 20 DV | from 2650 |
| Said – Vladivostok | 40 HC | from 2850 |
| Dumyat – Novorossiysk | 20 DV | from 1050 |
| Dumyat – Novorossiysk | 40 HC | from 1250 |
| Dumyat – St. Petersburg | 20 DV | from 1350 |
| Dumyat – St. Petersburg | 40 HC | from 1550 |
| Dumyat – Vladivostok | 20 DV | from 2650 |
| Dumyat – Vladivostok | 40 HC | from 2850 |
| El Dakhla – Novorossiysk | 20 DV | from 1050 |
| El Dakhla – Novorossiysk | 40 HC | from 1250 |
| El Dakhla – St. Petersburg | 20 DV | from 1350 |
| El Dakhla – St. Petersburg | 40 HC | from 1550 |
| El Dakhla – Vladivostok | 20 DV | from 2650 |
| El Dakhla – Vladivostok | 40 HC | from 2850 |
| Suez – Novorossiysk | 20 DV | from 1050 |
| Suez – Novorossiysk | 40 HC | from 1250 |
| Suez – St. Petersburg | 20 DV | from 1350 |
| Suez – St. Petersburg | 40 HC | from 1550 |
| Suez – Vladivostok | 20 DV | from 2650 |
| Suez – Vladivostok | 40 HC | from 2850 |
To get an accurate calculation of the transportation cost, leave a request – our specialists will prepare an individual offer considering all the features of your cargo.
Customs Clearance of Goods
Customs clearance is an important stage when organizing container shipments from Egypt. Our specialists at «WestComTrans» have extensive experience in preparing all the necessary documents and certificates:
- Foreign trade contract between the Russian importer and the Egyptian exporter;
- Invoice (commercial invoice) with the cost of the goods;
- Packing list with a detailed description of the container’s contents;
- Bill of Lading — a transport document confirming the acceptance of the cargo for transportation;
- Certificate of Origin of the goods;
- Phytosanitary/veterinary certificate — for products of plant/animal origin.
For textile products, additional documentation for the “Honest Sign” system is required. Our company provides full assistance in preparing all the necessary documents and their legalization.
We help our clients correctly classify goods according to the HS Code, calculate customs payments, and prepare the declaration. Our approach allows minimizing the risks of delays at customs and ensuring the legal import of goods into the territory of Russia.
Advantages of Working with Us
At «WestComTrans», we take pride in the quality of our services and our individual approach to each client. By choosing us to organize container shipments from Egypt, you get:
- Years of experience working with the Egyptian market — we know all the specifics of local logistics, customs requirements, and seasonal factors.
- Our own representatives in key ports of Egypt — ensure operational control at all stages of shipment and loading.
- Full customs support — our brokers prepare all the necessary documents and ensure quick customs clearance.
- Insurance of all cargo “against all risks” — we guarantee financial protection for your goods throughout the journey.
Entrust sea container shipments from Egypt to the professionals at «WestComTrans» — and focus on developing your business!
We transport the following goods:
Chemical raw materials and components
Pharmaceutical products
Electronics and equipment
Textile products
Food products and spices
Construction materials
Clothing and footwear
Industrial equipment
“The key factor for successful delivery from Egypt is proper planning, taking into account the congestion of the Suez Canal and the specifics of port terminals. Our company uses direct services without transshipment, which allows us to reduce delivery time and avoid demurrage.” – Alexander Morozov, logistics specialist at WestComTrans.
If you have questions about the process of organizing container shipping from Egypt or would like to receive a consultation, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are ready to help you at every stage of delivering your cargo!
WestComTrans is an international logistics company.
COST OPTIMIZATION
Optimization of clearance and freight costs
Savings on terminal services
Adjustment of customs value
Optimization of final costs
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SERVICE
24/7 communication with manager
Deferred payment
We work with and without VAT
Electronic document flow
Correspondence with sender
No hidden fees
Cargo insurance
Full support from purchase to delivery
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Ответы на частые вопросы
The delivery times for containers from Egypt to Russia depend on the destination port. For sea transportation to Novorossiysk, the transit time is 13-18 days, and to Saint Petersburg, it is 25-37 days. WestComTrans organizes direct services without transshipment, which allows reducing the freight time to 12-14 days and minimizing the risks of delays.
A wide range of goods are imported from Egypt to Russia, including fresh fruits and vegetables (citrus fruits, pomegranates, strawberries), textile products (cotton fiber, yarn, finished textiles), mineral fertilizers, phosphates, building materials (granite slabs, ceramics, porcelain stoneware), and industrial equipment. WestComTrans ensures the transportation of all types of legal goods, complying with the necessary requirements.
Yes, we offer services for the consolidation of consolidated cargo at our own warehouses in Egypt with subsequent delivery to Russia. This allows significantly reducing the cost of delivering small batches of goods by distributing transportation costs among several clients.
We provide a full range of services for the customs clearance of goods from Egypt, including the preparation and submission of customs declarations, determination of HS codes, calculation and payment of customs duties and fees, and passing phytosanitary and veterinary control. Our brokers ensure quick and correct completion of all customs procedures.
Sea freight rates are highly volatile and can be revised weekly. At WestComTrans, we offer rate fixation for the duration of the contract, allowing our clients to plan logistics expenses.
We provide full control over the movement of the container at all stages of transportation. Clients receive regular updates on the status of the cargo and can also track the location of the container in real-time with the help of a personal manager.
