Connecting Egypt to the World’s Trade Routes
Established in 1998, MSC Egypt has grown from a local shipping agency into a trusted leader in maritime transport and logistics. Guided by MSC’s core values of people, service, and partnership, we’ve built lasting relationships with our customers and a strong presence across Egypt’s key trade and industrial hubs.
With over two decades of experience, MSC Egypt combines local expertise with global reach to deliver reliable, efficient, and customer-focused shipping and logistics solutions — including depot operations, inland transport, and value-added services.
Today, MSC Egypt operates 8 offices in major cities, 3 offices in key ports, supported by more than 750 dedicated employees, a fleet of 162 trucks, and 36,000 sqm of combined depot and garage facilities.
Serving a diverse range of industries — from agriculture, food, and beverages to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, pulp and paper, and mining — MSC Egypt continues to play a pivotal role in keeping trade moving and connecting Egypt to global markets.
Contact our team to request a quote, book or find out more about our local services
Detention, demurrage, Per Diem and storage charges
What is detention?
Detention is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, for the use of the carrier’s full container inside the marine terminal, railroad facilities or container yard. This charge can also apply while the container is undergoing Egypt customs inspections, or while the cargo inside the container is being reworked for safety reasons.
What are storage charges?
A storage charge is applicable, after the free time expires, for containers left inside the rail ramp or container yard (for the use of the land).
What is demurrage?
Demurrage is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, inside and outside the terminal for the use of the land.
In case of a demurrage dispute, email eg195-demurrage@msc.com (email subjectable B/L number.), describing the reasons for your dispute.
What is Per Diem?
In case of Per Diem disputes, email eg195-demurrage@msc.com , mentioning the b/l number in the email subject. Please describe the reasons for your dispute
Our dispute team will come back to you within 48 business hours.
SOLAS VGM information
Verified Gross Mass or VGM refers to the exact, verified weight of a packed container. For safety reasons, vessel operators can only load a container if its weight has been verified.
What do I need to include in my VGM instructions?
You must include the following on all VGM instructions:
- Booking or Bill of Lading (BL) number
- Container number
- VGM + weight measurement unit (lbs. or kgs.)
- Responsible Party Name
- Digital signature of the authorised signatory in all CAPITAL LETTERS.
How can I submit my VGM instructions?
- myMSC (Free of Charge)
- EDI (via INTTRA; GT NEXUS; Cargo Smart)
- Manually (via INTTRA; GT NEXUS; Cargo Smart)
Prohibited cargo
It is illegal to bring the following items into or out of Egypt
Imports
- Articles containing dog or cat fur
- Designated plants
- Absinthe (if not compliant with specific regulations)
- Matches containing white phosphorus
- Ceramic tableware the lead content in the glaze of which exceeds a certain limit
- Jadeites or rubies (whether contained in jewellery or not) mined in Myanmar
- Gold coins if originating in specific countries (e.g. Cuba, Iran, Myanmar, Sudan)
- Counterfeit money
- Certain weapons, e.g. specific switchblade knives
- Media with immoral or seditious content, such as child pornography
- Goods prohibited in the scope of economic sanctions, e.g. all Cuban-made articles or merchandise from Iran, Myanmar or Sudan
View the full list of prohibited and restricted goods.
Exports
- Narcotics and some medication containing prohibited substances
- Absinthe (or other alcohols containing Artemisia absinthium)
- Endangered species that have not been outlined by CITES. To view the full list, visit the dedicated CITES page.
- Items infringing trade and copyright regulations
View the full list of prohibited and restricted goods.
Find information on procedures and formalities.
List of terminals
Ports and terminals
MSC operates services to and from the following ports and terminals in Egypt. with local teams in each location to support our customers.
Alexandria (EGALY) - Dekheila Container Terminal, Old Port Container Terminal
Damietta (EGDAM) - Damietta Container Terminal
Port Said (EGPSD) - Port Said Container West Terminal
Sokhna (EGSOK) - Sokhna Container Terminal