Maersk Revises Container Service Charges at Egyptian Ports

Shipping Arabia, October 20, 2026 – Maersk has revised its container service charges for shipments moving to and from Egyptian ports, with the updated tariffs taking effect in October 2026 and remaining applicable until further notice. The revisions cover entry (FRI) and departure (FRO) service charges across several container categories, including dry, refrigerated, hazardous and special cargo.

According to a Maersk circular reviewed by Egyptian newspaper Al Mal, the revised charges vary by port, container size, cargo classification and shipment direction. The affected ports include Alexandria, Dekheila, Damietta, East Port Said, West Port Said and Sokhna.

Revised Charges for Containers Departing Egyptian Ports

For outbound dry 20-foot containers, Maersk has set charges of $150 at Alexandria, Dekheila and Damietta. The corresponding fees reach $160 at East Port Said, $175 at Sokhna and $195 at West Port Said.

Hazardous cargo moving in 20-foot containers faces higher charges. The applicable fee stands at $215 for shipments departing Sokhna, compared with $280 at Alexandria, Dekheila and Damietta. At East Port Said and West Port Said, the charge reaches $315 per container.

For refrigerated 20-foot containers, Maersk has established a charge of $280 at Sokhna, Alexandria, East Port Said and West Port Said. Damietta carries a slightly lower fee of $269 per container.

The revised schedule also covers larger dry containers. For outbound 40- and 45-foot units, the charges stand at $215 at Alexandria and Dekheila, $225 at East Port Said, $260 at Sokhna and $265 at West Port Said.

Meanwhile, hazardous shipments in 40-foot containers face charges of $280 at Sokhna and $325 at Alexandria. The fees increase to $370 at East Port Said, $380 at Damietta and $395 at West Port Said.

Refrigerated 40-foot containers are subject to charges of $325 at Alexandria, Dekheila and West Port Said. The corresponding fees reach $330 at Damietta and $335 at East Port Said.

Updated Charges for Shipments Arriving in Egypt

Maersk has also revised its service charges for containers arriving at Egyptian ports from international origins. The updated inbound tariffs cover general cargo, refrigerated shipments, hazardous cargo and special containers.

For refrigerated cargo arriving at East Port Said in 20- and 40-foot containers, the reported charge stands at $325. Al Mal also cites a $250 tariff for refrigerated shipments arriving at West Port Said, describing that particular rate on a per-ton basis.

For hazardous cargo arriving in 20-foot containers at East Port Said, the applicable charge reaches $280.

The source also reports charges of $310 for refrigerated containers imported through Sokhna, Alexandria, Dekheila and West Port Said. The corresponding figure for Damietta stands at $280.

For hazardous cargo arriving at Sokhna, Alexandria and West Port Said, the reported fee reaches $310 per container. At Damietta, the charge increases to $410. Meanwhile, general cargo imported in dry 20-foot containers through Alexandria and Dekheila faces a fee of $320 per container.

The revised tariffs extend to special cargo. At East Port Said, the charge reaches $565 per container for special shipments carrying either general or hazardous cargo.

For dry 40- and 45-foot containers arriving at East Port Said, the revised fee stands at $300. Hazardous cargo in containers of the same sizes faces a charge of $425 at East Port Said, $434 at Sokhna, $505 at West Port Said and $785 at Damietta.

In a further breakdown of inbound refrigerated cargo charges, Al Mal lists $390 per container at West Port Said, $430 at Alexandria and Dekheila, and $435 at Sokhna. The source reports these figures separately from the other refrigerated cargo tariffs without consistently specifying container sizes across the different entries.

Maersk Handled 2.7 Million TEUs at Egyptian Ports in 2025

The tariff revisions come against the backdrop of Maersk’s substantial container shipping activity at Egyptian ports.

According to figures from Egypt’s Maritime Transport Sector cited by Al Mal, Maersk handled approximately 2.7 million TEUs at Egyptian ports during 2025. This represented around 24% of the country’s total container throughput, placing the shipping line first among carriers operating through Egyptian ports by handled volume.

Transshipment cargo accounted for approximately 89.2% of Maersk’s Egyptian port throughput during 2025. Import and export containers serving the Egyptian domestic market represented the remaining 10.8%.

The figures also highlight a significant change from the previous year. In 2024, Maersk handled approximately 3.6 million TEUs at Egyptian ports, accounting for 40.2% of the country’s total container volumes.

Transshipment containers represented approximately 87% of Maersk’s Egyptian port throughput in 2024. Import and export cargo serving the domestic market accounted for approximately 10.3%, according to the figures cited in the report.

Consequently, Maersk’s reported Egyptian port throughput declined from 3.6 million TEUs in 2024 to 2.7 million TEUs in 2025, while its share of total national container throughput fell from 40.2% to approximately 24%.

Maersk’s Global Container Shipping Position

The Egyptian maritime transport data also identifies Maersk as the world’s second-largest container shipping company by fleet size and carrying capacity.

According to the figures cited by Al Mal, the company operated a fleet of 736 vessels with a combined carrying capacity exceeding 4.7 million TEUs as of 2025.

Maersk’s global market share stood at approximately 14.2%, while its regular shipping services connected around 374 ports across 116 countries.

These figures illustrate the scale of Maersk’s international container shipping network and its position among the principal carriers serving Egyptian ports.

Source: Al Mal