Alexandria sea port is the main port of Egypt and the second economic center of the country, located in the north. Accessibility to the Nile Delta provides easy access to the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Maryut. Alexandria sea port consists of East Harbor and West Harbor. In addition, the location benefits from the connection to the Indian Ocean, Central Asia, and all of North Africa. The trade across the Indian Ocean has access to Europe through the port of Egypt.
The Port of Alexandria provides a wide range of services and facilities to facilitate shipping, including container terminals, bulk cargo terminals, cruise terminals, oil terminals, and more. It also offers a wide range of cargo services, such as warehousing and distribution, customs clearance, and freight forwarding. Whether you are looking for a reliable shipping partner or just want to explore your shipping options in Alexandria, this guide will provide you with all the information you need.
How much does it cost to ship a container to and from Alexandria?
Container shipping rates to Alexandria
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs to Alexandria.
| Pusan - Alexandria | From 3790 $ | Check rates |
| Valencia - Alexandria | From 7 $ | Check rates |
| Antwerpen - Alexandria | From 500 $ | Check rates |
| Jebel Ali - Alexandria | From 2300 $ | Check rates |
| Shanghai - Alexandria | From 3500 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until March 31, 2023.
Container shipping rates from Alexandria
These are some examples of the most affordable 20-foot FCL container shipping costs from Alexandria.
| Alexandria - Pusan | From 730 $ | Check rates |
| Alexandria - Rotterdam | From 490 $ | Check rates |
| Alexandria - Nhava Sheva | From 2600 $ | Check rates |
| Alexandria - Shanghai | From 460 $ | Check rates |
| Alexandria - Casablanca | From 680 $ | Check rates |
*Actual rates are valid until March 31, 2023.
Location of Alexandria
Our World Sea Ports app has all the details you need about the Port of Alexandria.
Scheduled shipping departures and arrivals from the port of Egypt
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Departure date (approx) | Documents cut-off | Cut-off |
| YM WITNESS | 039E | 5 March/2024 | 6 March/2024 | 6 March/2024 |
| YM WONDROUS | 043E | 9 March/2024 | 11 March/2024 | 12 March/2024 |
| CONTI CRYSTAL | 135W | 5 March/2024 | 6 March/2024 | 6 March/2024 |
Scheduled arrivals to the port of Alexandria
| Vessel name | Voyage Number | Arrival date (estimated) |
| EA CHARA | 003E | 19 Apr/2024 |
| TEOMAN A | 416E | 27 Apr/2024 |
| MAERSK NUBA | 413E | 6 Apr/2024 |
How long does it take to ship cargo to Alexandria?
| Country of origin | Port of origin | Port of destination | Transit time (days) |
| USA | Long Beach | Alexandria | 43 |
| China | Qingdao | Alexandria | 37 |
| Spain | Barcelona | Alexandria | 17 |
| Belgium | Antwerpen | Alexandria | 17 |
| India | Mumbai | Alexandria | 10 |
| UAE | Dubai | Alexandria | 9 |
Longest transit time to Alexandria
The average time it takes to ship a container from Long Beach to Alexandria and from Qingdao to Alexandria is 43 and 37 days.
Shortest transit time to Alexandria
Typically, a container can be shipped from Barcelona to Alexandria and from Antwerpen to Alexandria in 17 days. At an average of 10 and 9 days, the routes from Mumbai to Alexandria and Dubai to Alexandria are the next quickest alternatives.
Using SeaRates Distances & Time, you can determine how long it will take to ship your cargo to Alexandria using a variety of shipping options.
Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Alexandria
| Origin | Destination |
| Valencia | Alexandria |
| Shanghai | Alexandria |
| Jebel Ali | Alexandria |
| Nhava Sheva | Alexandria |
| New York | Alexandria |
You can find a freight rate for shipping to Egypt on SeaRates.com. If you want a customized quote, please send a request, and our manager will contact you and provide a personalized offer based on your shipping requirements.
