Question 1

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container from China to Egypt?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed price: ocean freight rates change constantly, sometimes weekly, depending on the ports of loading and arrival, the season, the shipping line, and space availability. Charges in China and in Egypt are added to the freight itself. Share the port of loading, the type of goods, and the timing, and we will prepare a custom quotation with the details.

Question 2

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container from China to Egypt?

Accepted Answer

The 40ft price changes for the same reasons: ports, season, shipping line, and demand for space. If the container is well filled, the cost per cubic metre in a 40ft is often lower than in a 20ft. Calculate your volume first, then ask for a quotation for both options.

Question 3

How much does shipping one cubic metre from China to Egypt cost?

Accepted Answer

For LCL, cost is usually charged per cubic metre or by weight, whichever is greater; the rate varies by route and season, and consolidation and port charges are added. Calculate your volume with our CBM calculator, then share the volume and weight so we can prepare a quotation.

Question 4

How many days does shipping from China to Egypt take?

Accepted Answer

Published carrier schedules from major Chinese ports to Alexandria often show around 24 to 35 days port to port, longer with transshipment. Add time for booking, inland transport in China, and clearance and delivery in Egypt. Air freight takes days. Our import calendar helps you plan backwards from your date.

Question 5

Should I choose sea or air freight?

Accepted Answer

Sea is the economical choice for large quantities and heavy goods, but it takes weeks. Air is much faster and more expensive, and suits urgent, light, or high-value goods, samples, and spare parts. Air is charged on the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Both need an ACID.

Question 6

Can I ship less than a full container?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through LCL: your goods share a container with other shipments and you pay by volume or weight. It suits first orders and small recurring shipments, with extra time for consolidation and unloading.

Question 7

What’s the difference between LCL and FCL?

Accepted Answer

FCL is a full container for you alone at a fixed price per container, with less handling and more control over timing. LCL is space in a shared container charged by volume, with extra consolidation and unloading steps. FCL often becomes cheaper as your volume approaches half a container or more, but compare both with your own numbers.

Question 8

Can I combine goods from several factories in one container?

Accepted Answer

Yes, goods from several suppliers in China can be consolidated into one container through a consolidation warehouse. Mind ACI, though: an ACID is issued per bill of lading, and when exporter or importer details differ between the house bills in a consolidated shipment, each house bill needs its own ACID. Plan this with your suppliers in advance.

Question 9

Is there shipping from Guangzhou, Shenzhen or Shanghai to Alexandria?

Accepted Answer

Yes, regular sea services run from China’s main ports — such as Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou (Nansha) — to Egyptian ports including Alexandria, some direct and some with transshipment. Share your supplier’s location and preferred arrival port, and we will review the available routes in the quotation.

Question 10

Can a shipping company deliver from the factory to my warehouse in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Yes — that is door-to-door delivery: pickup from the factory in China, international freight, customs clearance, and inland transport to your warehouse. Pacific helps coordinate shipping, customs, and delivery, with the scope of each stage set out in the quotation.

Shipping from China to Egypt