Conectando Egipto con el mundo
MSC lleva ayudando a sus clientes a transportar carga desde y hacia Egipto desde 1999. Hoy en día, nos enorgullece decir que somos líderes en el mercado, moviendo carga en 200 rutas mundiales.
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Gastos de detención, sobrestadía, dietas y almacenamiento
¿Qué es la detención?
La retención es el cargo que se aplica, una vez expirado el tiempo libre, por el uso del contenedor lleno del transportista dentro de la terminal marítima, las instalaciones ferroviarias o el patio de contenedores. Este cargo también puede aplicarse mientras el contenedor se somete a las inspecciones aduaneras de Egipto, o mientras la carga dentro del contenedor se está reformando por razones de seguridad.
¿Qué son los gastos de almacenamiento?
Se aplica una tasa de almacenamiento, una vez finalizado el tiempo libre, para los contenedores que se dejan dentro de la rampa ferroviaria o del patio de contenedores (para el uso del terreno).
¿Qué es la sobrestadía?
La sobrestadía es el cargo que se aplica, una vez finalizado el tiempo libre, dentro y fuera de la terminal por el uso del terreno.
En caso de litigio por sobrestadía, envíe un correo electrónico a eg195-demurrage@msc.com (número de B/L sujeto a la ley), describiendo los motivos de su litigio.
¿Qué es la dieta?
En caso de disputas por dietas, envíe un correo electrónico a eg195-demurrage@msc.com , mencionando el número de b/l en el asunto del correo. Describa los motivos de su disputa
Nuestro equipo de disputas se pondrá en contacto con usted en un plazo de 48 horas laborables.
La retención es el cargo que se aplica, una vez expirado el tiempo libre, por el uso del contenedor lleno del transportista dentro de la terminal marítima, las instalaciones ferroviarias o el patio de contenedores. Este cargo también puede aplicarse mientras el contenedor se somete a las inspecciones aduaneras de Egipto, o mientras la carga dentro del contenedor se está reformando por razones de seguridad.
¿Qué son los gastos de almacenamiento?
Se aplica una tasa de almacenamiento, una vez finalizado el tiempo libre, para los contenedores que se dejan dentro de la rampa ferroviaria o del patio de contenedores (para el uso del terreno).
¿Qué es la sobrestadía?
La sobrestadía es el cargo que se aplica, una vez finalizado el tiempo libre, dentro y fuera de la terminal por el uso del terreno.
En caso de litigio por sobrestadía, envíe un correo electrónico a eg195-demurrage@msc.com (número de B/L sujeto a la ley), describiendo los motivos de su litigio.
¿Qué es la dieta?
En caso de disputas por dietas, envíe un correo electrónico a eg195-demurrage@msc.com , mencionando el número de b/l en el asunto del correo. Describa los motivos de su disputa
Nuestro equipo de disputas se pondrá en contacto con usted en un plazo de 48 horas laborables.
Información SOLAS VGM Egipto
¿Qué es el VGM?
La masa bruta verificada o VGM se refiere al peso exacto y verificado de un contenedor embalado. Por razones de seguridad, los operadores de buques sólo pueden cargar un contenedor si se ha verificado su peso.
¿Qué debo incluir en mis instrucciones de VGM?
Debe incluir lo siguiente en todas las instrucciones de VGM:
- Número de reserva o de conocimiento de embarque (BL)
- Número de contenedor
- VGM + unidad de medida de peso (lbs. o kgs.)
- Nombre del responsable
- Firma digital del firmante autorizado en MAYÚSCULAS.
¿Cómo puedo presentar mis instrucciones de VGM?
- myMSC (gratuito)
- EDI (vía INTTRA; GT NEXUS; Cargo Smart)
- Manualmente (a través de INTTRA; GT NEXUS; Cargo Smart)
Carga prohibida
Es ilegal entrar o salir de Egipto con los siguientes artículos
Importaciones
- Artículos que contengan pieles de perro o gato
- Plantas designadas
- Absenta (si no cumple la normativa específica)
- Fósforos que contienen fósforo blanco
- Vajilla de cerámica cuyo contenido de plomo en el esmalte supera un determinado límite
- Jadeítas o rubíes (contenidos o no en joyas) extraídos en Myanmar
- Monedas de oro si son originarias de determinados países (por ejemplo, Cuba, Irán, Myanmar, Sudán)
- Dinero falso
- Ciertas armas, por ejemplo, cuchillos específicos de navaja
- Medios con contenido inmoral o sedicioso, como la pornografía infantil
- Bienes prohibidos en el ámbito de las sanciones económicas, por ejemplo, todos los artículos fabricados en Cuba o las mercancías procedentes de Irán, Myanmar o Sudán
Vea la lista completa de mercancías prohibidas y restringidas.
Exportaciones
- Narcóticos y algunos medicamentos que contienen sustancias prohibidas
- Absenta (u otros alcoholes que contengan Artemisia absinthium)
- Especies en peligro de extinción que no han sido reseñadas por la CITES. Para ver la lista completa, visite la página dedicada a la CITES.
- Artículos que infringen la normativa sobre comercio y derechos de autor
Vea la lista completa de mercancías prohibidas y restringidas.
Encuentre información sobre los procedimientos y trámites.
Lista de terminales
Puertos y terminales
MSC opera servicios hacia y desde los siguientes puertos y terminales en Egipto. con equipos locales en cada lugar para apoyar a nuestros clientes.
Alejandría (EGALIA) - Terminal de contenedores de Dekheila, Terminal de contenedores del puerto viejo
Damietta (EGDAM) - Terminal de contenedores de Damietta
Puerto Said (EGPSD) - Terminal Oeste de Contenedores de Puerto Said
Sokhna (EGSOK) - Terminal de contenedores de Sokhna
MSC opera servicios hacia y desde los siguientes puertos y terminales en Egipto. con equipos locales en cada lugar para apoyar a nuestros clientes.
Alejandría (EGALIA) - Terminal de contenedores de Dekheila, Terminal de contenedores del puerto viejo
Damietta (EGDAM) - Terminal de contenedores de Damietta
Puerto Said (EGPSD) - Terminal Oeste de Contenedores de Puerto Said
Sokhna (EGSOK) - Terminal de contenedores de Sokhna
Your Bridge to Global Reach
Egypt’s shipping and logistics market is valued at USD 14.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around USD 18 billion by 2029, driven by strong demand for maritime logistics and containerized trade. Container traffic has grown from approximately 7.6 million TEUs in 2022 to 8.4 million TEUs in 2023, and forecasts suggest it will approach 9 million TEUs by 2028 at a steady CAGR of about 2.2%. This consistent growth signals solid opportunities for businesses looking to expand in Egypt’s logistics sector.
Release of cargo guidelines
Cargo will be released to the consignee named in the bill of lading or its authorized agent upon presentation of the original bill of lading, and release against a Sea Waybill is also accepted. For Telex Release, particularly on freight prepaid bills, delivery requires the shipper to surrender all three original bills of lading at MSC at the port of loading, along with explicit written instructions authorizing MSC to release the goods to the named consignee. Additionally, for Telex Release shipments, the consignee must sign and return a Letter of Acknowledgement (LOA) before shipment release; for more details, contact EG195-Import-Cs@msc.com. In cases where the manifested consignee on the bill of lading is a freight forwarder, a release letter from the manifested consignee is required along with a copy of the bill of lading. Supporting documents include copies of the company’s Tax ID and commercial registration, as well as a broker delegation or authorization letter with bank-verified signature
Advanced Cargo Information (ACI)
Protecting Egyptian citizens from unidentified goods or goods of unknown origin is a top priority, while also reducing cargo release time and costs through the use of electronic data and documents instead of paper. To comply with ACI requirements, importers and exporters must follow these steps:
Register on the Nafeza portal: http://www.nafeza.gov.eg
Obtain an electronic signature pad from competent authorities to access Nafeza.
List advance cargo data and acquire the ACID before starting import operations.
Submit cargo data and documents (commercial invoice and initial/final bill of lading) prior to shipment.
Notify overseas exporters (shippers) at least 48 hours before shipment to connect with Nafeza via blockchain technology (CargoX).
Shipper process: Sign up, log in, and upload required documents.
When should the consignee get the ACID?
Importer must provide the ACID number at the booking stage, and it must appear on all shipping documents thereafter.
All shipping documents should include the ACID number for cargo to Egypt and identification numbers (Tax ID) of all parties on the bill of lading.
A 10-digit HS code must be manifested.
Mandatory Data Elements in the Manifest:
ACID Number: 19-digit number identifying the ACI shipment (e.g., 4988470982020120017).
Exporter Registration Number: Includes ISO country code, type of ID (VAT or registration), and exporter ID issued by the relevant authority.
Egyptian Importer VAT Number (Tax ID): 9-digit number for companies registered in Egypt.
Register on the Nafeza portal: http://www.nafeza.gov.eg
Obtain an electronic signature pad from competent authorities to access Nafeza.
List advance cargo data and acquire the ACID before starting import operations.
Submit cargo data and documents (commercial invoice and initial/final bill of lading) prior to shipment.
Notify overseas exporters (shippers) at least 48 hours before shipment to connect with Nafeza via blockchain technology (CargoX).
Shipper process: Sign up, log in, and upload required documents.
When should the consignee get the ACID?
Importer must provide the ACID number at the booking stage, and it must appear on all shipping documents thereafter.
All shipping documents should include the ACID number for cargo to Egypt and identification numbers (Tax ID) of all parties on the bill of lading.
A 10-digit HS code must be manifested.
Mandatory Data Elements in the Manifest:
ACID Number: 19-digit number identifying the ACI shipment (e.g., 4988470982020120017).
Exporter Registration Number: Includes ISO country code, type of ID (VAT or registration), and exporter ID issued by the relevant authority.
Egyptian Importer VAT Number (Tax ID): 9-digit number for companies registered in Egypt.
Detention & Demurrage
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.
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.
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
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
Your Gateway from Egypt to the World
Here at MSC Egypt, our export team is dedicated to providing you with efficient and effective logistics solutions for your cargo. With our powerful tools and extensive experience, we ensure that your exports are always on the move, seamlessly connecting you to global trade routes via major ports across Egypt. Whether you require direct transport or transshipment, we have you covered. Our network links your cargo to more than 150 countries worldwide, providing you with unparalleled access to international markets. Our team of experts is here to handle everything from documentation and customs coordination to tailored shipping plans, delivering reliable and efficient solutions designed to keep your exports moving smoothly. At MSC Egypt, we make international trade channels as simple as possible, allowing you to focus on growing your business while we take care of the details.
Prohibited Cargo
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
SOLAS VGM information
What is VGM?
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)