Shipping Agency — Egypt

Agency for Suez Canal Transits and Cargo Operation in Egypt

Seabird agencies & shipping has arranged Suez Canal transits for more than 25 years through our principal Seabird Marine Services in Port Said. We have so far assisted more than 7500 vessels during their transit of the Canal as well as loading and discharging in various Egyptian ports.

Seabird Marine Services in Port Said / Suez has the full agency for vessels passing the Canal or loading / discharging in Egyptian ports. Seabird Marine Services will protect owners interests while the vessel is in Egypt and assist in all matters such as crew change and spare part deliveries etc.

Our Agency Services

Full agency service 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Full tramp agency — all vessel types and tonnages, all Egyptian ports
Long experience with timber vessels from Scandinavia and the Baltic states
All types of general cargo vessels — bulk, tankers, Ro/Ro, heavy lift
Total cargo handling about 800,000 CBM/Year
Chartering and ship’s management operations
Crew change services
Liner agency representation
Owner representation and protection of interests at all times

After vessels’ transit and/or cargo handling, Seabird Marine Services will collect all vouchers and issue a disbursement account which will be mailed to the client no later than 45 days after the vessels’ transit or after any cargo handling. Any amount in excess that may be due to the owner will be returned promptly.

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Shipping Agency in Egypt — Full Port Agency Services

SeaBird Marine Services has operated as a premier shipping agency in Egypt since 1981, building a track record of over 7,500 successful vessel calls and Suez Canal transits. Our full port agency service covers every Egyptian port and every vessel type, providing shipowners, operators and charterers with a single, trusted point of contact throughout their vessel's stay in Egypt.

What Our Shipping Agency Service Covers

Full port clearance — inward and outward, including customs, immigration, coast guard and port authority formalities
Cargo operations — loading, discharging, stevedoring supervision and cargo superintendence
Crew change — joining and repatriation coordination, visa facilitation, hotel accommodation
Husbandry services — medical assistance, spare parts delivery, mail and cash to master
Damage surveys & P&I correspondence — coordination with surveyors, lawyers and P&I clubs
Disbursement accounts — transparent, fully documented PDAs and final DAs
24/7 communication — dedicated port agent available around the clock for your vessel

Egyptian Ports We Serve

Our agency network covers all major Egyptian ports: Port Said (north Suez Canal), Port Suez (south Suez Canal), Alexandria, Damietta, Ain Sokhna, Safaga, Nuweiba, Sharm El Sheikh, and El-Arish. For specialised industrial or offshore terminals, please contact us directly.

Special Expertise — Timber & Scandinavian Trade

SeaBird Marine has decades of specialised experience handling timber vessels from Scandinavia, the Baltic states and Russia. We understand the specific documentation, draft surveys, tally requirements and port procedures for timber carriers, and we maintain strong relationships with the relevant Egyptian port authorities and timber importers.

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FAQs — Shipping Agency in Egypt

How do I appoint SeaBird as my vessel's port agent in Egypt?

Simply send us a pre-arrival notification via email at mail@seabird-marine.com or via WhatsApp/phone at +20 120 120 0073. Include the vessel name, IMO number, ETA, port of call, and nature of the call (transit, cargo, husbandry only, etc.). We will confirm appointment and immediately begin port entry formalities on your behalf.

Can SeaBird handle cargo operations as well as transit agency?

Yes. SeaBird offers integrated port agency that combines Suez Canal transit management with full cargo operation services at Egyptian ports. Whether your vessel is passing through or loading/discharging cargo, our team manages all port activities under a single appointment, reducing coordination time and cost for owners and charterers.

Does SeaBird act as Lloyd's Agent in Egypt?

SeaBird Marine provides Lloyd's agency functions and works closely with Lloyd's of London correspondents in Egypt. We handle casualty reporting, damage surveys, general average declarations, and other Lloyd's-related services on behalf of insurers and underwriters for vessels in Egyptian waters.