Shipping to Alexandria
Alexandria, on the Mediterranean, is Egypt's main port and second-largest city. It serves the Nile Delta and northern Egypt, and Cairo cargo is also cleared here before trucking south.
Practical tips. Every shipment to Egypt needs an ACID number registered by the importer before the cargo leaves Canada; without it the cargo cannot be loaded. Egyptian labelling rules apply to commercial goods. Personal effects are accepted on carrier approval and are cleared with the passport and inventory.
Alexandria's port is busy, and clearance can take time, so the consignee should appoint a customs broker in advance.
Alexandria's Corniche along the sea and its historic library make it a popular city for Egyptians returning from abroad. Summers are hot but milder than in Cairo. Arabic translations of the invoice and packing list help clearance.
Shipping rates from Canada to Alexandria
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | USD 5 / cu ft 67 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 5 / cu ft 67 days · min. USD 441.60 | on request |
Examples from Toronto: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 441.60; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 618.20. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for Egypt: Custom Clearance At Port of Entry. Commercial Invoice Required; Egyptian Labeling/Packing Regulations Apply; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Cario Cargo Customs Clearance at Alexandria; SUBJECT TO ACID FILLING FEE: USD 75 / BL.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in Egypt: Cairo (181 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to Egypt.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.