Shipping to Cairo
Cairo, Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world, is about 220 km south of Alexandria. Cargo for Cairo is cleared by customs at Alexandria and then trucked to the city, as the tariff notes.
Practical tips. The ACID pre-registration is required for every shipment, and the consignee or broker must be present in Alexandria for clearance. Cairo traffic is notoriously heavy, so local movers schedule deliveries early in the day. Personal effects are accepted on carrier approval.
Choose Cairo for consignees in Greater Cairo, Giza, New Cairo and the Sixth of October City.
Many expatriates and returning Egyptian families live in Maadi, Zamalek, New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed, where international schools are located. Arabic translations of the documents and a local broker make the process much smoother.
Shipping rates from Canada to Cairo
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | USD 6 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 476.92 | USD 5 / cu ft 45 days · min. USD 441.60 | USD 8 / cu ft 57 days · min. USD 547.56 |
Examples from Montreal: 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: Alexandria (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.