Shipping from China to Egypt:Air, Sea, Express and Door to Door

Complete Transportation Guide from China to Egypt

Egypt, one of the largest and most economically diverse markets in the Arab world, plays a vital role in trade. As the world's 44th largest importer, Egypt's imports to China occupy a prime position, amounting to $8.07 billion. However, transporting goods from China to Egypt is a complex task. It involves several complicated procedures, convoluted terminology, and complex operational processes. If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to logistics from China to Egypt, this article is just for you.

JIKE Logistics has been deeply engaged in international logistics for 11 years, specializing in providing professional Egypt import and export logistics services for cross-border e-commerce, foreign trade merchants, as well as importers, covering international express delivery to Egypt, ocean freight to Egypt, air freight to Egypt, Egypt door-to-door special line, and Egypt overseas warehouse services.

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Geographical Advantages of Egypt

The geographical advantages of Egypt have been shown from several aspects. First, it is uniquely situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Africa, and the Near and Middle East, making it an important global and regional trade center. Second, Egypt has a large internal market with a population of more than 98 million, providing a substantial economic development incentive. In addition, Egypt has a 2,450-kilometer-long coastline spread on both sides of the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, which facilitates  maritime trade. More importantly, the Nile River, the country's main bloodline, originates from the Sudanese border and meanders for 1,500 kilometers before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea, providing Egypt with abundant water resources and transportation facilities. These unique geographical advantages have created vast economic opportunities for Egypt.

Modes of transportation from China to Egypt

There are three transportation options available from China to Egypt.

1. Standard Air Transportation

This is the fastest mode of transportation in shipping from China to Egypt. This mode of transportation is ideal for medium-sized shipments that require fast and urgent deliveries. The cost depends on the shipment volume, the selected airline, and the route.

As for Egypt air freight, JIKE Logistics can provide one-stop shipping service, DDU shipping, DDP shipping and other international air freight services to Cairo and other Egyptian areas . We also goods consolidation service, packing services, customs declaration services, customs clearance services, inspection services, and other services.

We have long-term co-operation with CZ, CA, MF, AK, EK international airlines and many other domestic airlines. We provide you the guarantee of major aviation space in logistics peak season. What's more, we have many years experience in customs clearance operation in various airports in Egypt. We believe we can provide you with more refined services in China - Egypt international air transport.

2. Express Transportation

Express freight, also known as courier shipping, is an option when you want your shipment to arrive as soon as possible. Express service providers include DHL, FedEx, SF, EMS, and UPS. Due to the high cost of express shipping, it is usually suitable for small shipments such as documents, samples, and high-value goods. Door-to-door express airfreight takes approximately 3-7 business days, and shipping costs vary depending on the type of shipment, season, and courier company chosen.

Three major couriers, UPS, FedEx, and DHL, have a strong clearance capacity. But if you look directly for these three courier companies to ship, the price is high, often by sending a small parcel with up to USD 100. Freight is expensive, and local customs taxes are also high. Here, JIKE suggests that you can find freight forwarders like JIKE to ship your cargo; they usually get a relatively low discount price from the three major courier giants.

If it is a small package less than 2 kg, you can choose the EMS service: generally speaking, EMS delivery can be completed within 7-10 working days. It has fewer restrictions; it can ship food, cosmetics, medicines, and other items that the three major international courier companies do not ship. Additionally, it rarely has tariffs; according to the relevant provisions of the Universal Postal Union, private parcels are tax-free. But please note that it can only accept parcels within 2kg.

JIKE Logistics provides DHL, UPS, FedEx, EMS and other international express direct to Egypt,  with fast time, high efficiency clearance, and affordable freight.

We are  the first-class agent of three major express (DHL, UPS, FedEx, EMS), so we have year-round promotions price for segmentation channels for general cargo, battery goods, imitation brands, cosmetics and other sensitive goods. We have stable shipping time even in peak season.

3. Sea Freight

Egypt has the most significant number of ports globally, with 15 seaports, and maritime transportation accounts for 90% of Egypt's international trade. As an affordable and slower transportation solution, it is suitable for large-volume shipments that are not urgent. For transportation from China to Egypt, FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less Than Container Load) sea freight options are available, depending on port conditions and seasons. The average transit time for cargo from China to Egypt is about 35 days.

Above are some seaports from China to Egypt; you can choose a suitable port for cargo transportation according to your needs.

3.1 FCL Sea Freight to Egypt

FCL means that your shipment will have a full container without sharing it with others. Although this mode of transportation is suitable for large loads, your shipment can only partially fill part of the container space. Our goal is to ensure that your shipment fully occupies the container. If you aim to fill the whole container with your goods, FCL is an excellent option. Additionally, if security is a concern and finances allow, renting an entire container alone is the best option. FCL freight reduces the risk of loss or damage to your shipment.

JIKE Logistics offers FCL (Full Container Load) service, which is a reliable, flexible, and cost-effective shipping method. The whole container will be directly shipped to the consignee in Egypt after the container is fully loaded with the shipper's goods. We can also provide customized services for different types of commodities, such as different equipment and space arrangements.

3.2 LCL Sea Freight to Egypt

LCL means your shipment will share a container with other consignees or shippers. This is ideal for smaller shipments that only need to fill part of the capacity of the container.LCL is suitable for small parcels and large shipments; if your load is small and does not require urgency, LCL is a convenient option.

We are able to offer both traditional Egyptian LCL (Less than Container Load) services as well as consolidation services for the same buyer from multiple sellers in the same country or multiple countries.

Shipping companies in Egypt, there are mainly the following:

1. China COSCO Shipping: As one of the largest shipping companies in China, COSCO Shipping has extensive coverage and rich experience in the international shipping market. They offer a wide range of shipping options, including routes from China to Egypt, which can meet your cargo transportation needs

2. China Shipping Group (CSG): As one of China's leading ocean carriers, CSG has a professional team and advanced ship equipment. They offer regular flights and a wide range of transportation options to meet the needs of different customers and provide them with efficient and reliable transportation services.

3. Maersk Group: As one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics solutions, Maersk Group has an extensive network and rich experience in transportation worldwide. They offer services from China to Egypt and are known for their reliability and efficiency.

Through our regular contractual shipping prices with shipping lines, we are able to offer you the highest quality space allocation and the most favorable freight rates for your FCL and LCL shipping to Egypt.

4. Door-to-door Shipping Line

If your goods must be shipped to a target location far from Egyptian ports or airports, you can choose our door-to-door services for d. Thanks to our extensive and well-developed transportation network within Egypt, trucking can serve all areas. We can find a suitable delivery method no matter where the goods must be shipped.

Egypt door-to-door shipping line , is the logistics special line of air direct flight to Egypt. Compared with traditional express transport and air transport, Egypt Door-to-door Shipping Line has obvious advantages in speed, service quality and price.

It can meet the shipping needs of Amazon, Sizzle, eBay, Tiktok, Noon, Jumia drop-shipping sellers, and others website sellers, foreign traders, and personal shipment.

Warehousing services in Egypt

With the rapid rise of cross-border e-commerce, consumers' requirements for the level of cross-border e-commerce logistics continue to improve; the demand for convenient and fast overseas warehousing and logistics is rising year by year and has become an inevitable development trend of cross-border e-commerce logistics.

JIKE Logistics established an Egyptian overseas warehouse centre in 2022 to provide more convenient logistics experience for the majority of cross-border e-commerce sellers and importers. And to reduce the workload of the shipping process, you only need to choose Jike as your freight forwarder, and the rest will be done by us.

Our Egyptian overseas warehouse can provide transport, customs clearance, warehousing quality inspection, receiving orders, order-picking, multi-channel delivery and other operation, which effectively solve the sellers/importers difficulties to control, to communicate, to have inventory backlog and other issues in warehousing.

Shipping Cost from China to Egypt

Freight rates are based on several factors, such as the type of goods, weight, quantity, destination, and shipping season, so providing a stable freight rate is impossible. We suggest you consult China Freight Forwarders like Jike Logistics for accurate and the latest freight rates and quotes.

Egypt Air Cargo Prices

Generally, standard airfreight is a port-to-port service, and the cost is more economical if you have a larger shipment of over 300 kilograms; the minimum chargeable weight for standard airfreight service is 45 kilograms, and the exact shipping cost varies depending on the route of cargo, usually ranging from $4-$9.

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Direct shipping routes to Egypt are more faster. Specific freight quotes and transit times can be obtained from shipping agents like Jike.

Express Prices from China to Egypt

Express companies like UPS, FedEx, and DHL provide services from China to Egypt.

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Comparatively speaking, EMS is cheaper, with airfreight costing around US$11-13 per kilogram. But it will take longer time.

Sea freight prices from China to Egypt

Sea freight is the cheapest and slowest mode of transportation, it is available in both LCL and FCL sea freight services, and the cost varies depending on factors such as weight and volume of the shipment, type of goods, and route of transportation, naturally LCL sea freight is so less costly than FCL because you don't have to rent a whole container for yourself.

FCL will cost approx. USD 2,940~4,200 for a 20ft container and approx. USD 4,700~6,100 for a 40ft container.

It is worth mentioning that destination port charges are a large part of LCL shipping costs. Only a few people know that these take away from their shipping costs, so ask your shipping provider to provide you with destination port charges when they provide you with LCL ocean freight rates. For your reference, check the following port-to-port ocean freight rates per cubic meter from China to Egypt.

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I hope you have got a general idea about the shipping cost from China to Egypt; if you are looking for the best shipping cost from China to Egypt, please feel free to contact us for the best shipping quote.

What is the Shipping Time from China to Egypt?

The shipping time from China to Egypt varies according to the mode of transportation, Port of origin, and Port of destination; the following is the shipping time for your reference.

Sea freight, LCL, is much cheaper than FCL, but delivering the goods takes longer.LCL cargo takes from 30 to 38 days from one Port to another. If you want door-to-door transportation, the duration can be 42-47 days.

Shipping time by sea (days).

Express shipping and home delivery take about 3-7 business days; express air shipping is fast but also the most expensive.

Standard Air Freight takes about 2-5 business days, depending on the shipment volume and the route you choose to ship it. Direct Air Freight is faster and takes only one to two days. Shipping by indirect air can take up to a week; if you decide on door-to-door shipping, it will take 6-12 days.

As you can see, each shipping option has its advantages and limitations. It is up to you to choose the right transportation option for your specific needs. If you have questions about which shipping method is best for you, please get in touch with JIKE Logistics; we will be happy to help you further.

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Egypt Customs Clearance Requirements

1、It is prohibited to ship e-cigarettes and their accessories;

2、Weight limitation: single shipment weight 300KG, single piece weight 50KG, size limitation: 120cm(L) x 100cm(W) x 160cm(H);

3、Requirements for imported goods:

1) The commodities should be equipped with international HS code;

2) Imported goods undergoing customs clearance shall be accompanied by an invoice stating the manufacturer's name, trademark (if any), address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail;

3) Except in the cases specified, payment for imported goods with a value of more than USD 5000 shall be made by any regular means through a bank operating in Egypt.

For other requirements please consult JIKE for more information.

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What are the Import Duties and Taxes from China to Egypt?

When you import goods from China to Egypt, you must pay customs duties and VAT before the goods enter Egypt. The average rate of customs duty in Egypt is 10%.

Factors affecting tariffs

In Egypt, customs assessments are made following the WTO Agreement and are based on the transaction price method (the actual value of the goods) plus all costs and fees.

There are three factors that affect tariffs when shipping from China to Egypt.

• Product Classification

• The commercial value of the goods you ship

• The exact source of the goods you are transporting

The submission of certified documents does not require Customs to accept the value submitted as the value of the transaction. It has the right to request any other records. It has the right to ensure that the elements of the declared customs value are complete, correct, and representative of the total payment to be made by the importer to the supplier based on the actual documents.

Tax assessment procedures:

• Importers are required to accurately and transparently complete customs declarations and submit the relevant value declaration documents to ensure the correct value of the goods.

• The importer must provide original documents reflecting the data approved in the statement of value, such as invoices, contracts, receipts, price lists, etc., and documents related to transportation and insurance costs.

• Customs will review the documents submitted and ensure they are complete to verify that the transaction represents an actual sale and intent to export the goods to Egypt.

• Customs also verifies the existence of documents for the actual transportation, insurance, and unloading of the goods. If the value of the transaction is based on FOB (Free On Board), Customs will add 5% FOB to the price.

Customs will calculate the CIF price of the imported goods based on the following factors and will require payment of duties, taxes, and VAT from the CIF price:

• Duties: 10.0 % CIF [Ordinary tax rate]

• Standard VAT rate: 10 % (although there are certain imported goods that have a VAT rate between 15 %-45 %). VAT = VAT rate x (CIF price + applicable customs duty).

• Inspection fees, service fees: Fees levied for certain specific products, calculated on the basis of a unit of measurement, such as weight or quantity.

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What Documents do I need to Import from China to Egypt?

All shippers are required to fill out several documents before leaving China. These documents must be presented upon arrival in Egypt as they are required for customs clearance:

• Import licenses: are mandatory only for commercial/trade activities. As long as companies established for production and service activities import for their operations, they are not required to obtain these licenses.

• Commercial Invoice: Commercial invoices usually include detailed information such as product description, quantity, transaction value, and invoice number for reference.

• Packing List: It details specific information about your shipment, such as packing method, dimensions, weight, and contents.

• Bill of Lading: Issued by the carrier or its agent, certifying that the goods have been received by the carrier and delivered to the named destination.

• Certificate of Origin: It is an official document that the government or a notary public certifies that the exchanged goods were manufactured or produced in a specific region of a specific country. It proves the identity of your goods.

What Items are Prohibited or Restricted from Entering Egypt?

As an importer, you must be aware of any import restrictions enforced by your country. Here is a list of prohibited items you should avoid shipping from China to Egypt.

• Businesses with symbols offensive to religious beliefs

• Illicitly acquired historical or cultural references, works of art, or other cultural assets

• counterfeit or pirated goods

• Goods accompanied by false declarations of origin

• Goods infringing on copyrights or trademarks

• Two-stroke motorcycles not equipped with an injection pump.

• All types of asbestos.

• Asbestos brake pedal.

• Tuna with genetically engineered oil

• Pesticides and chemicals

• Products containing specific animal or vegetable substances

What is the Best Time to Ship from China to Egypt?

Seasonal factors strongly influence freight costs, especially when importing from China. Transportation costs can significantly increase when market demand exceeds supply during seasonal peaks.

• Shipping companies may raise costs by not focusing on service excellence due to high demand. Therefore, when scheduling shipments, please be sure to consider events where these factors may significantly affect freight rates and try to avoid the following times for shipments from China:

• The Chinese New Year period is usually the Lunar New Year pass.

• China's National Day, which begins on October 1 every year, lasts a week.

• Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, is also not the best time to schedule transportation. The festival falls in June every year, the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.

Booking in advance is vital to avoid the peak season rush.

Why should you Use a Freight Forwarder?

Importing goods from China presents a massive opportunity for your business. However, importing goods from different countries can be confusing, especially for emerging companies.

Hiring a freight forwarder will be more effective if you want to save time and money and avoid costly mistakes.

Experienced freight forwarders have the knowledge and expertise to ensure your shipments reach their destinations efficiently. Hiring a professional freight forwarder like Jike gives you peace of mind and saves you time, allowing you to focus on the more critical aspects of your business.

How to Choose the Best Freight Forwarder from China to Egypt?

Five Key Factors in Finding the Best Freight Forwarder to Egypt:

1. Industry experience: How many years have they been in this field? Are they familiar with shipping documents and import clearance processes?

2. Scope of services: do they provide complete door-to-door services from China to Egyptian destinations?

3. Transportation prices: can they offer competitive transportation costs? Selecting the best freight forwarder is an essential factor in reducing import costs.

4. Customized services: Can they provide customized services such as consolidation, repackaging, insurance, and customs clearance support?

5. Reputation and customer testimonials: You can check the company's history and customer feedback to understand its reputation.

Finally, choosing a freight forwarder who can provide customized solutions to meet your specific needs is crucial while ensuring they provide quality service and timely communication throughout the shipping process.

Conclusion

Transporting goods from China to Egypt is difficult, especially if you do it with others.

You must be familiar with many terminology and operational procedures to ship goods efficiently and avoid mistakes.

Hiring a professional freight forwarder is recommended to simplify the transportation process of your goods.

JIKE Logistics is committed to providing the best solution for your transportation needs.

We will ship your goods from China to Egypt faster, safer, and cheaper.

Contact us today for a free quote for shipping a new shipment from China to Egypt.

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