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EGCAI Cairo Port
Cairo Port is the seaport of Cairo, in the city of Cairoin Egypt. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is EGCAI.

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Port Code

EGCAI

Name

Cairo

Country / Region

Egypt

City

Cairo

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

30.0459000

Longitude

31.2357000

Est. Unit Price

$2/m³ Book Now

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Port Overview

EGCAI — CAIRO is the UN/LOCODE assigned to Cairo, Egypt, an inland logistics location rather than a seaport with direct vessel berths. For ocean freight, our service team normally plans Cairo cargo through an Egyptian maritime gateway such as Alexandria, El Dekheila, Port Said or Ain Sokhna, followed by inland delivery to the Greater Cairo market. The supplied record places the location at 30.0459000, 31.2357000, within the Middle East–Red Sea logistics region. Final gateway selection depends on the carrier service, cargo type, customs procedure, destination address and current inland operating conditions.

UN/LOCODE	EGCAI
Location	CAIRO, Egypt
Coordinates	31.2357000 E / 30.0459000 N
Operational classification	Inland destination and logistics point; ocean cargo requires a separate Egyptian seaport gateway
Listing snapshot	4 FCL options and 5 LCL options in the supplied platform record

Key Highlights

Inland destination planningCairo should be quoted as a sea-to-inland movement, not as a standalone ocean port call.

Gateway choice mattersAlexandria-area gateways, Port Said and Ain Sokhna may produce different costs, routings and inland lead times.

Strong domestic demand centerGreater Cairo is a major consumption, distribution and industrial market for Egypt-bound cargo.

Customs status is decisivePort clearance, inland bonded movement and final delivery arrangements must be agreed before booking.

Quote validity is limitedFreight, terminal, documentation, customs and inland charges require current confirmation before shipment release.

Facilities & Services

Ocean gateway connection: Our team can coordinate the ocean leg to the selected Egyptian seaport and arrange the onward movement to Cairo. The actual terminal, discharge port and handling scope must be confirmed against the carrier booking.
FCL handling: Full-container shipments can be planned with port drayage, customs coordination and delivery to the consignee or an agreed warehouse, subject to equipment and inland carrier availability.
LCL consolidation: LCL cargo normally requires CFS receiving at origin, deconsolidation at the destination-side facility and a separate arrangement for customs clearance and final delivery.
Warehousing and distribution: Cairo-area storage, transloading and distribution may be arranged through local logistics partners after confirming cargo value, storage period, customs status and delivery restrictions.
Inspection and document support: Our service team can coordinate document review, customs broker communication and inspection attendance, while the competent Egyptian authorities retain control over clearance decisions.

Routes & Logistics Transit Times

Asia to Cairo: Cargo is generally routed by ocean service to a suitable Egyptian gateway, then moved inland by truck or another confirmed domestic solution. Transshipment structure and gateway selection vary by carrier and sailing schedule.
Europe and Mediterranean origins: The routing may use a Mediterranean gateway or another Egyptian port according to the carrier network, equipment availability and consignee location.
Red Sea and Gulf origins: Ain Sokhna or another approved gateway may be considered where the carrier service and inland plan support the destination.
Time-sensitive factors: Vessel connection, port discharge, customs examination, release of delivery orders, truck appointment availability, public holidays and urban delivery restrictions can materially change the total lead time.
Planning rule: We provide a shipment-specific transit estimate only after confirming the origin, gateway, cargo details, Incoterm, customs responsibility and Cairo delivery address. No fixed transit time should be inferred from the location code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Greater Cairo and surrounding urban, commercial and industrial districts, with onward distribution to other Egyptian inland markets where required.
Typical cargo: Consumer goods, machinery, electrical and electronic products, auto-related parts, textiles, packaging materials, industrial inputs and general manufactured cargo are commonly considered for Cairo delivery.
Project and oversized cargo: Heavy, long or high-value units require an early route survey, equipment confirmation, lifting plan and assessment of road access to the final site.
Special cargo: Food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, batteries and other regulated commodities may require additional permits, labeling, temperature control or product-specific documentation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Booking cut-off, shipping instruction cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and document cut-off are set by the selected carrier and gateway. Our team confirms these separately rather than relying on a generic Cairo schedule.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee and notify-party details, origin information and any commodity-specific permits should be checked before cargo dispatch. Data consistency across all documents is essential.
Dangerous goods: The correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing declaration should be supplied before booking. Carrier acceptance and gateway restrictions must be obtained in writing where applicable.
Inland delivery: Confirm whether cargo will move under customs control or after import release, and verify truck type, container return requirements, delivery appointment, site access and demurrage responsibility before issuing delivery instructions.

Shipping Tips

Provide the exact Cairo delivery address, consignee tax and customs details, cargo description, HS code, packages, dimensions, gross weight and cargo value at the quotation stage.
Ask our service team to compare at least two feasible Egyptian gateway scenarios when the cargo is cost-sensitive or the final delivery area is outside central Cairo.
For LCL, confirm the destination CFS, deconsolidation charges, free-time conditions and whether the quoted service includes customs clearance and final delivery.
Use seaworthy packaging, moisture protection and clear package marks. For fragile, high-value or regulated goods, submit photographs and handling instructions before cargo handover.

Indicative Platform Record

The supplied platform data contains an LCL reference from Dachan Bay, China, to EGCAI with a recorded rate of USD 2 per CBM, a recorded carrier field of COSCO, and a recorded timing note of 30 days after sailing. This is a historical or system quotation snapshot, not a current offer or guaranteed transit commitment. Our team must reconfirm the carrier, origin CFS, destination gateway, charges, validity, customs scope and delivery conditions before booking.

Service record	LCL
Recorded origin	Dachan Bay, China
Recorded basis	USD 2 / CBM
Recorded carrier field	COSCO
Recorded timing note	30 days after sailing; subject to reconfirmation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EGCAI a seaport with direct vessel berthing? No. EGCAI identifies Cairo as an inland destination. Our team must pair the booking with an Egyptian ocean gateway and an inland delivery plan.

Which Egyptian gateway should be used for Cairo cargo? There is no universal answer. We compare the available carrier service, discharge option, cargo characteristics, customs requirements, inland cost and final delivery address before recommending a gateway.

Can LCL cargo be delivered directly to a Cairo consignee? Usually, LCL requires destination deconsolidation and customs processing before final delivery. The exact CFS, clearance scope and last-mile arrangement must be confirmed in the quotation.

What commonly causes delay on Cairo shipments? Incomplete or inconsistent documents, customs examination, missing permits, delayed delivery-order release, gateway congestion, equipment shortages and restricted delivery access are common causes. Early document pre-checks reduce avoidable risk.

Can the displayed LCL rate be booked immediately? No. The displayed rate is a supplied reference snapshot. Our service team must verify current space, routing, destination charges, cargo acceptance, validity and the complete scope of service.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary source: Supplied port master record for UN/LOCODE EGCAI, including the location name, country, city, coordinates, service listing counts and indicative LCL quotation fields.

Interpretation boundary: EGCAI is presented as a Cairo inland logistics location. Gateway selection, vessel routing, terminal operations, customs requirements, charges, schedules and transit estimates are shipment-specific and must be reconfirmed with the selected carrier, terminal, customs broker and inland provider.

Operational verification: Our service team validates current sailing, equipment, cut-offs, documentation, dangerous-goods acceptance, customs scope and delivery conditions before issuing a firm quotation or booking confirmation.