Instant Ocean Freight Rate Calculator & Quotation Engine
Ocean-Rate.com delivers Egypt's premier digital container freight calculation engine. Compare spot shipping rates, transit times, and local handling tariffs across all key Egyptian commercial seaports: Alexandria Port (EGALY), El Dekheila (EGEDK), Ain Sokhna (EGAIS), Damietta (EGDMY), and Port Said (EGPSD).
Direct access to 200+ global commercial seaports across China, Europe, Mediterranean, and Arabian Gulf.
20ft GP, 40ft High Cube, 40ft Reefer cold chain, Open Top, Flat Rack, and specialized ISO Tank containers.
GPS-tracked inland chassis haulage directly to 6th of October Dry Port, 10th of Ramadan, or your warehouse.
Lock verified spot rates with guaranteed equipment availability, transparent surcharges, and instant PDF quotation export.
Carrier Integrations & Digital Procurement Scope
Our live pricing architecture connects directly with global container lines: CMA CGM (SpotOn official API) with secured space booking, Hapag-Lloyd (Quick Quotes REST API), alongside regular market indices from Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Ocean Network Express (ONE), Evergreen Line, and COSCO Shipping.
Container Specifications & Payload Dimensions Matrix
| Container Type | Volume (CBM) | Max Payload (kg) | Ideal Cargo Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20' Standard GP | 33.2 m³ | 28,200 kg | Heavy dense freight: tiles, ceramic, raw minerals, metals, grains |
| 40' High Cube (HC) | 76.4 m³ | 28,600 kg | Volumetric manufactured goods: consumer electronics, garments, dry groceries |
| 40' Reefer Container | 67.5 m³ | 29,400 kg | Perishable fresh produce: citrus, table grapes, strawberries (-30°C to +30°C) |
| 20'/40' Open Top / Flat Rack | Specialized OOG | Up to 40,000 kg | Heavy industrial machinery, construction cranes, project oversized cargo |
| ISO Tank Containers | 24,000 - 26,000 L | By Class Rating | Hazardous chemicals (IMO Class 3-8), food-grade oils, liquid pharmaceuticals |
Mandatory Egyptian Customs & ACID Regulations
In compliance with Egyptian Customs Authority Decree No. 430, all sea freight consignments to Egypt must register under the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system. A unique 19-digit ACID number must be issued via Nafeza and CargoX blockchain a minimum of 48 hours prior to vessel departure from the loading port.
The ACID number must appear on the Master Bill of Lading and commercial invoice to enable seamless customs clearance, pre-clearance validation, and zero demurrage detention bottlenecks across Egyptian seaports.