Ship Cars, Heavy Equipment & Containers to Egypt from the USA
Royal Shipping Lines provides dependable international shipping services from the USA to Egypt for vehicles, heavy machinery, containers, household goods, wood and wood articles, wheat starch, waste paper, metal scrap, paper and paperboard, forest products, clay, and commercial cargo. Whether you are exporting a single car, multiple auction vehicles, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, recyclable commodities, or a full container load of freight, our team makes the process simple, organized, and fully coordinated from start to finish.
We specialize in vehicle shipping to Egypt, including cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, motorcycles, commercial trucks, and dealership inventory. We also handle heavy equipment and machinery shipping for contractors, exporters, farmers, manufacturers, recyclers, and businesses moving excavators, bulldozers, tractors, generators, forklifts, dump trucks, industrial equipment, metal scrap, forest products, wood products, clay, wheat starch, waste paper, and paper commodities from the United States to Egypt.
For commercial shippers, Royal Shipping Lines offers flexible container shipping solutions, including 20ft and 40ft containers. These options are ideal for dry cargo, wholesale inventory, furniture, household goods, appliances, auto parts, retail products, machinery, wood and wood articles, wheat starch, waste paper, metal scrap, paper and paperboard, forest products, clay, and high-volume freight moving to Egypt.
From inland pickup and warehouse loading to export documentation, port coordination, ocean freight, and destination support, we help customers move cargo safely and efficiently through Egypt’s major port terminals, including Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, Ain Sokhna, and Suez. Our goal is to provide reliable USA to Egypt shipping solutions with clear communication, secure handling, and professional logistics support every step of the way.
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We regularly ship vehicles and machinery from the USA to Egypt for dealers, exporters, contractors, manufacturers, recyclers, and commercial importers.
Vehicles we ship include cars and sedans (HS 8703), SUVs and crossover vehicles (HS 8703), pickup trucks (HS 8704), commercial trucks (HS 8704), motorcycles (HS 8711), recreational vehicles and motorhomes (HS 8703 / 8704), fleet and dealership inventory (HS 87**), and auto parts and automotive components (HS 8708).
We also handle heavy equipment and industrial machinery, including excavators and bulldozers (HS 8429), tractors and agricultural equipment (HS 8701 / 8432), generators (HS 8502), industrial machinery (HS 84**), construction and mining equipment (HS 8429 / 8430), forklifts and warehouse machinery (HS 8427), dump trucks and commercial equipment (HS 8704 / 8429), wood and wood articles, wheat starch, waste paper, metal scrap, paper and paperboard, forest products, and clay.
Depending on the cargo size, weight, condition, and shipping requirements, our team can coordinate RoRo shipping, containerized transport, flat rack shipping, breakbulk cargo, and oversized cargo solutions from the USA to Egypt.
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Royal Shipping Lines handles full container load (FCL) shipping to Egypt for dry cargo, wholesale products, commercial freight, industrial supplies, recyclable commodities, and mixed commodity shipments.
Common containerized cargo includes retail and wholesale inventory (HS varies by commodity), household goods and furniture (HS 9403 / 9404), consumer products (HS 39** / 63** / 85** / 94**), appliances (HS 8418 / 8450 / 8516), industrial supplies (HS 84** / 85**), packaging materials (HS 3923 / 4819), clay (HS 2508), forest products and wood pulp materials (HS 47**), waste paper (HS 4707), wheat starch (HS 1108), metal scrap (HS 72** / 74** / 76**), paper and paperboard (HS 48**), wood and articles of wood (HS 44**), and mixed commercial cargo (HS varies by commodity).
From inland pickup and warehouse loading to export documentation, container loading, port delivery, ocean freight, and destination coordination, our team helps businesses move containerized cargo safely and efficiently to Egypt through major port terminals including Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, Ain Sokhna, and Suez.
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Royal Shipping Lines offers reliable shipping service from major U.S. ports to Egypt’s main commercial port terminals, including Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, Ain Sokhna, and Suez.
Our logistics team manages inland vehicle pickup, container loading, cargo handling, export documentation, port terminal coordination, ocean freight scheduling, and customs clearance support through trusted partners. We also coordinate inland logistics support to Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Port Said, Suez, Damietta, and surrounding commercial and industrial regions.
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🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options
Choose the most suitable method for your shipment — whether it’s vehicles, boats, heavy machinery, or personal goods — with flexible Ro/Ro and container shipping services from the USA to Egypt.📅 Weekly Sailings from Major U.S. Ports
We offer weekly departures to Egypt’s leading seaports, including Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, and Sokhna, ensuring fast and dependable delivery.🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Your shipment is managed by a trusted, fully accredited international carrier — providing complete protection and peace of mind from start to finish.🧾 Comprehensive Customs Documentation Assistance
Our experienced logistics team handles all export and import paperwork, ensuring smooth customs clearance through Egyptian authorities.📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Stay informed every step of the way with live shipment tracking and real-time updates from pickup to final delivery in Egypt.🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup Across the USA
We offer nationwide cargo pickup from any U.S. location, transporting your vehicle, equipment, or container directly to the departure terminal for maximum convenience.💰 Affordable, Transparent Pricing
Enjoy competitive rates with no hidden fees — just reliable, professional shipping service tailored to your needs.Whether you’re relocating household goods, importing vehicles, or shipping heavy equipment, Royal Shipping Lines makes shipping from the USA to Egypt simple, secure, and worry-free.
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Royal Shipping Lines is:
✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI & Adesa vehicle auctions
✅ Compliant with Argentine Customs regulations
Let our team guide you through each step—from pickup to port clearance.
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Planning a move to Egypt? Royal Shipping Lines offers reliable and affordable household goods shipping from the USA to Egypt, with full support from pickup to arrival.
We specialize in international relocations, helping individuals and families ship personal belongings, furniture, appliances, boxes, and complete household moves with dependable service to Egypt’s major port terminals, including Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, Ain Sokhna, and Suez. We also provide logistics support for Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Port Said, Suez, Damietta, and surrounding commercial areas.
📦 What We Ship to Egypt
We handle a wide range of personal and household items, including furniture such as beds, sofas, tables, and cabinets; appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, and stoves; electronics such as TVs, computers, and sound systems; kitchenware and household essentials; clothing, books, and personal belongings; and boxes, pallets, or full household moves.
Whether you are shipping a few personal items or relocating an entire household, we provide secure and efficient shipping solutions designed to protect your cargo throughout the process.
🚛 Shipping Options for Moving to Egypt
We offer full container solutions based on the size of your move.
Full Container Load (FCL)
A private 20ft or 40ft container is ideal for full household relocations that require greater control, security, and protection.Port & Warehouse Delivery Options
Pickup is available throughout the USA with delivery to the export port or approved warehouse facility for loading and ocean transport to Egypt.Customs Clearance Assistance
We provide guidance with required export documentation and coordinate with trusted partners to help support smooth import processing upon arrival in Egypt.⚠️ Important Container Loading Requirement
To ensure safe and efficient container handling, containers are not positioned at residential addresses. All container loading must take place at a commercial facility equipped with a loading dock or ramps capable of safely handling containers.
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Looking to ship a car to Egypt from the USA? Royal Shipping Lines provides reliable and cost-effective vehicle shipping services with dependable sailings to Egypt’s major port terminals, including Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, Ain Sokhna, and Suez.
We help coordinate the full export process, including vehicle pickup, inland transport to port, export documentation, and arrival support through trusted partners in Egypt. Whether you are buying from an auction, relocating, sending a personal vehicle, or exporting vehicles for business, we make the process simple, organized, and dependable.
🚘 Types of Vehicles We Ship to Egypt
We specialize in shipping a wide range of vehicles from the United States, including:
🚗 Passenger cars
🚙 SUVs and crossovers
🛻 Pickup trucks and vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and scooters
🚛 Commercial trucks and fleet vehicles
🚐 Motorhomes and RVs
🏎️ Luxury, classic, and collector vehicles🏗️ Auction Vehicle Shipping to Egypt
We provide vehicle pickup and shipping from major U.S. auto auctions, making it easy to export cars directly to Egypt:
🚗 Copart
🚗 IAAI
🚗 Manheim
🚗 ADESA
🚗 Salvage and dealer auctions across the USAOur team coordinates auction pickup, inland transport to port, export processing, and ocean shipping so your vehicle moves quickly and efficiently.
🚢 Reliable Car Shipping from USA to Egypt
With experience handling thousands of vehicle exports, Royal Shipping Lines offers:
📅 Reliable shipping from the USA to Egypt
🛡️ Safe, insured transport for all vehicle types
📍 Tracking and updates throughout the process
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At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and all types of watercraft from the USA to Egypt, arriving safely and efficiently at Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, and Sokhna Ports. Whether you’re transporting a personal vessel, a fleet of jet skis, or a luxury yacht, our team ensures secure, reliable, and cost-effective delivery — fully compliant with Egyptian Customs regulations.
⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Egypt
🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – Shipped in containers or securely crated for maximum protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – Transported on trailers or safely secured inside containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – Moved via specialized carriers and equipment designed for high-value vessels
⛵ Sailboats – Shipped using custom cradles or flat-rack containers for stability and safety
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – Oversized and heavy-duty shipping options available for professional and industrial useWith Royal Shipping Lines, you can trust that your boat or watercraft will be handled by professionals, fully insured, and delivered on schedule to your chosen port in Egypt — safely and efficiently.
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Whether for construction, agriculture, or industrial operations, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and efficient international shipping solutions for heavy-duty equipment from the USA to Egypt. Our licensed, bonded, and insured team ensures safe transport, smooth customs clearance, and on-time delivery for businesses, contractors, and equipment dealers across the region.
🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping
We handle all types of agricultural and farming equipment, including:
Tractors
Harvesters & Combines
Planters & Seeders
Sprayers & Cultivators
Other essential farm machinery used throughout Egypt’s agricultural and irrigation sectors
🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping
Our team expertly manages the shipment of heavy and oversized machinery for construction, mining, and industrial applications, including:
Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders
Cranes & Graders
Forklifts & Heavy Trucks
Mining & Earthmoving Equipment
With Royal Shipping Lines, you can rely on safe handling, expert logistics coordination, and full insurance coverage for all your machinery and equipment shipments to Egypt — ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant delivery from the USA to Egypt’s major seaports.
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AlexandriaAt Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to Egypt’s major seaports and cargo terminals — ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure handling, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and heavy equipment throughout the country.
📍 Port of Alexandria – Egypt’s largest and busiest seaport, handling over half of the nation’s international trade. Ideal for Ro/Ro, container, and general cargo shipments, Alexandria Port offers modern facilities, fast customs processing, and strong connections to Cairo and other inland destinations.
📍 Port Said – Strategically located at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, Port Said is one of Egypt’s main container and transshipment hubs. It’s perfect for vehicles, heavy machinery, and commercial cargo bound for northern and central Egypt.
📍 Damietta Port – A key hub on the Mediterranean coast, Damietta specializes in containerized, bulk, and project cargo. With advanced equipment and high handling capacity, it’s an excellent choice for efficient cargo movement across Egypt and the Middle East.
📍 Sokhna Port – Located near the southern end of the Suez Canal, Sokhna Port serves as a gateway to Cairo and Upper Egypt. It supports Ro/Ro, container, and industrial cargo operations and is ideal for large-scale commercial or construction shipments.
🏢 Bonded Warehouses & Logistics Hubs in Egypt
📍 Cairo, Alexandria & Port Said Free Zones – Strategically located bonded warehouses offering secure storage, customs clearance, cargo consolidation, and inland distribution for vehicles, machinery, and commercial goods. These zones provide fast logistics, tax benefits, and simplified re-export options throughout the region.
With Royal Shipping Lines, your shipment to Egypt is handled with precision, efficiency, and care — from U.S. departure to port delivery and final inland transport anywhere in the country.
Damietta
Dekhila
Port Said
Port Said East
Port Said West
Sokhna
Suez Canal
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🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, New York, Savannah, Charleston → Alexandria or Port Said): 25–30 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, New Orleans → Alexandria or Damietta Port): 30–35 days
🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Long Beach → Alexandria or Sokhna Port): 40–45 days, typically via transshipment through major European or Mediterranean hubs.⚠️ Note: Transit times are approximate and can vary depending on the shipping line, route, seasonal demand, port congestion, and service type (Ro/Ro, container, or flat rack).
👉 Fastest Route: Shipments departing from the U.S. East Coast, especially Miami, New York, or Savannah, offer the quickest and most direct connections to Egypt’s major seaports — ideal for vehicles, heavy machinery, and time-sensitive cargo.
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🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and securely fastened inside a protected cargo deck. This method is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery, offering a cost-effective and reliable shipping option from the USA to Egypt’s major ports — Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, and Sokhna.📦 Container Shipping
Perfect for non-running vehicles, high-value or luxury cars, motorcycles, boats on trailers, or multiple-unit shipments. We offer both 20ft and 40ft containers, with shared container (LCL) options available to reduce costs. Container shipping ensures maximum protection and security for your cargo during transit from the USA to Egypt.⚙️ Agricultural & Construction Machinery
We provide Ro/Ro, container, and flat rack shipping solutions for tractors, harvesters, excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and other heavy-duty machinery. Our experienced logistics team ensures safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth on-time delivery to Egypt — fully compliant with Egyptian Customs and port regulations. -
✅ Original Vehicle Title (must be clear of any liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s Egyptian National ID or Company Tax ID Number (required for customs clearance)Make sure all documents are accurate and complete before shipping — this helps ensure faster customs clearance and a smooth, hassle-free vehicle import process into Egypt.
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When importing goods into Egypt, it is essential to comply with the country’s customs laws and understand which items are strictly banned from entry. Attempting to bring prohibited goods into Egypt can result in seizure, fines, or criminal prosecution.
Below is the official list of items that cannot be legally imported into or exported from Egypt.
❌ Items Banned from Import into Egypt
🐕🐈 Articles Containing Dog or Cat Fur – Includes clothing, accessories, and any product made from domestic animal fur.
🌱 Designated Plants – Certain plant species restricted under Egyptian environmental and agricultural regulations.
🍸 Absinthe – Only permitted if compliant with Egypt’s strict alcoholic beverage regulations.
🔥 Matches Containing White Phosphorus – Prohibited due to safety and toxicity concerns.
🍽 Ceramic Tableware with Excessive Lead Content – Glazes exceeding the maximum permissible lead levels are banned for public health protection.
💎 Jadeites or Rubies from Myanmar – Whether loose or set in jewelry, these gemstones are prohibited if sourced from Myanmar.
🪙 Gold Coins from Certain Countries – Including Cuba, Iran, Myanmar, and Sudan.
💵 Counterfeit Currency – Includes forged money, fake coins, and falsified financial instruments.
🔪 Certain Weapons – Specific types of switchblade knives and other prohibited blades.
📛 Media with Immoral or Seditious Content – Includes child pornography and content deemed offensive under Egyptian morality laws.
🌍 Sanctioned Goods – Any product originating from countries under Egyptian economic sanctions, such as Cuba, Iran, Myanmar, or Sudan.
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Vehicle Import Regulations – Egypt (Updated 2025)
When importing vehicles into Egypt, it’s important to comply with the country’s strict automotive import rules to avoid delays, fines, or cargo seizure. These regulations apply to passenger cars, motorcycles, electric vehicles, and hybrids, with specific provisions for foreign investors and trade agreements.
❌ Restrictions on Used Passenger Vehicles
Egypt prohibits the import of used passenger vehicles.
Only brand-new vehicles manufactured within one year of import are allowed.
Foreign investors may import one vehicle duty-free for private use in the year of manufacture with prior approval from the Chairman of the General Authority for Investments and Free Zones (GAFI).
🏍 Motorcycles & Three-Wheel Vehicles
Under a May 2014 Ministry of Trade and Industry decree, the following rules apply:
Banned: Importation of motorcycles and three-wheel vehicles (CBUs – Completely Built Units).
Allowed:
Tricycles
SKD (Semi Knocked Down) motorcycle chassis
Engines for assembly and trade
This ban remains in effect today.
⚡ Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Rules
Under Presidential Decree 419 of 2018, full customs fee exemptions apply to fully electric vehicles.
Tariff discounts for natural gas-powered vehicles increased from 25% to 35%.
While used vehicles are generally banned, used electric and hybrid cars may be imported as part of Egypt’s initiative to promote eco-friendly transport.