Ocean Freight from Cairo
Egypt · via Port Said (EGPSD)
Planning ocean freight from Cairo, Egypt? The nearest container port is Port Said (EGPSD), approximately 167 km away — the gateway for cargo moving out of the Cairo area. ShipScanner brings together live sailing schedules, carrier comparisons and container tracking from Port Said so you can plan, book and track shipments from Cairo without switching between carrier portals.
- City
- Cairo
- Country
- Egypt
- Nearest port
- Port Said (EGPSD)
- Distance to port
- ~167 km
- Port region
- Mediterranean
Top trade lanes from Port Said
Cargo from Cairo ships through the Port of Port Said (EGPSD). These are the most-searched corridors out of that port.
Frequently asked questions
What port handles ocean freight from Cairo? +
Ocean freight from Cairo, Egypt is routed through the Port of Port Said (UN/LOCODE EGPSD), located approximately 167 km from the city. Port Said serves the Mediterranean region and connects to major trade lanes worldwide. Use ShipScanner to search live sailing schedules departing from EGPSD.
How long does ocean shipping from Cairo take? +
Transit time from Cairo depends on the destination. Via the Port of Port Said, a lane like Port Said to Antwerp-Bruges takes approximately 9–15 days. Longer routes such as Mediterranean to the US or Europe typically take 20–35 days. Search live schedules on ShipScanner for exact cut-offs and arrival windows.
How do I track a container shipped from Cairo? +
Enter your container number, bill-of-lading or booking reference on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestone events and estimated arrival — covering every major carrier that calls at Port Said with no per-carrier login needed. Cargo from Cairo typically clears the port gate within 24–48 hours of export cut-off before the vessel departs.
Which carriers serve ocean freight from Cairo? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO all operate services through Port Said (EGPSD), the gateway port for Cairo. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time, sailing frequency and routing for cargo from Cairo in one place without visiting each carrier's portal.