A standard 40ft container from Alexandria to Aqaba costs approximately US$1,400 (range $1,232–$1,610) with a total sea transit of 6 days and typical door-to-door lead time of 13–17 days including port handling and customs clearance. Jordan applies 5% customs duty and 16% VAT on imported goods.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 40ft container (low–high) | $1,232 – $1,610 |
| 20ft container (low–high) | $801 – $1,047 |
| Origin ports | Alexandria, Port Said, Sokhna |
| Destination ports | Aqaba |
| Major carriers | MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk |
| Customs duty | 5% |
| VAT | 16% |
| FTA benefit | Standard MFN rates apply |
Indicative General Cargo rates; refreshed monthly by Tradloc's trade desk.
| Departure port | 40ft (USD) | 20ft (USD) | Sea transit (days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $1,400 | $910 | 6 |
| Port Said | $1,344 | $874 | 6 |
| Sokhna | $1,372 | $892 | 6 |
Rates differ by loading port because of terminal handling and inland positioning costs in Egypt.
Indicative 40ft container freight into Jordan across the lanes importers request most often. The Egypt lane is highlighted, so you can see instantly whether switching origin would materially change your ocean freight line item. Figures are the mid-point of each lane's assessed range and exclude duty, VAT and destination clearance.
Egypt is a Red Sea neighbour origin for construction materials, fertilizers, food products and textiles, with Sokhna sitting directly on the Suez approach.
The shortest transit of any origin here, with Red Sea feeder and direct services into the lower Gulf.
Jordan is served by Aqaba, its single sea gateway on the Red Sea, and also acts as a transit corridor for Levant-bound cargo.
Run the freight estimator for Egypt → Jordan.