Shipping route

UAE to Egypt shipping & container sales.

FCL, LCL, customs clearance and container sales into all three of Egypt's major gateways — Alexandria, Damietta and Port of El Sokhna.

Container terminal at blue hour on the Egypt trade lane

Why this route

Three gateways, one flexible routing.

Egypt's geography gives shippers a choice: the Red Sea gateway at Sokhna is faster from the Gulf, while Alexandria and Damietta on the Mediterranean suit cargo destined further north. We route each shipment to whichever port shortens your total transit and inland delivery.

FCL & LCL sailings to Alexandria, Damietta & Sokhna
Customs clearance across all three gateways
Container sales with delivery anywhere in Egypt

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Jebel AliOrigin gateway

3 portsAlexandria · Damietta · Sokhna

5–7 daysJebel Ali → Sokhna (Red Sea)

9–12 daysJebel Ali → Alexandria / Damietta

What we offer

Every gateway, one quote.

FCL — Full Container

Dedicated equipment for full-load shipments to any of the three ports.

LCL — Consolidation

CBM-priced groupage for smaller commercial shipments.

Customs clearance

Licensed brokerage across Alexandria, Damietta & Sokhna.

Container sales

New & certified-used containers, delivered across Egypt.

Route optimisation

We choose the fastest gateway for your cargo's final destination.

Free zone delivery

Direct delivery support into the Sokhna free zone.

Before you ship

Documents you'll need.

Commercial invoice & packing list
Bill of lading (or sea waybill)
Certificate of origin
ACID (Advance Cargo Information Declaration) registration for Egyptian imports
Product-specific certificates where applicable

FAQ

UAE to Egypt — common questions.

How long does shipping from UAE to Egypt take?

Transit depends on the destination port: Jebel Ali to Port of El Sokhna on the Red Sea typically takes around 5–7 days, while Mediterranean ports Alexandria and Damietta (reached via the Suez Canal) typically take 9–12 days.

Which shipping company is best for Egypt?

Choose a forwarder with direct coverage of all three major Egyptian gateways — Alexandria, Damietta and Sokhna — and in-house customs brokerage rather than a subcontracted agent, so delays and exceptions are handled by the same team you booked with.

Can I buy a shipping container for delivery to Egypt?

Yes, KWK Shipping sells new and certified-used containers with delivery to Alexandria, Damietta and the Sokhna free zone.

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