Shipping from Canada to Giza, Egypt
Giza lies on the west bank of the Nile, about 7 km from central Cairo, and forms part of Greater Cairo. A1's tariff lists Cairo as the destination warehouse (CFS) for this lane, and the carrier notes that Cairo cargo is cleared through customs at Alexandria, the port of entry. Montreal is the cheapest gateway, with about 45 days in transit, against 48 from Toronto and 57 from Vancouver. The rate is USD 5 per cubic foot, and the smallest shipment is USD 441.60.
Egyptian Canadians sending household goods home and small traders shipping stock use this route. A commercial invoice is required, Egyptian labeling and packing regulations apply, and an ACID filing fee of USD 75 per bill of lading is charged. Personal effects are accepted on carrier approval with a signed packing list and a passport copy. The short trip across the city from the Cairo CFS to Giza is booked by the consignee, and it is not in A1's price, nor are Egyptian duties and taxes. Wood packaging must meet ISPM 15.
How a shipment to Giza works
Giza is not a destination in the carrier's tariff. The closest priced destination is Cairo about 7 km (straight line) from Giza: the A1 price covers ocean freight from Canada to the destination warehouse (CFS) at Cairo. From there the consignee collects the cargo or books the last leg to Giza with a local trucking company; that delivery, destination customs clearance, duties and taxes are not in the A1 price.
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 |
Example from Montreal: 1 CBM / 200 kg USD 441.60 with all A1 fees. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies the quote adds 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.
Booking: calculate the price above, sign the packing list online and upload your documents; after the carrier confirms the destination charges you pay and receive the labels and delivery instructions for the warehouse. See how to prepare a request.
Shipping to Egypt by service: personal effects to Egypt, commercial cargo to Egypt.
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Rates valid through December 25, 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.