Last updated: 11 November 2026 · All figures checked against their sources.
International sea freight companies move containers, bulk and project cargo between ports, either as shipping lines that operate vessels or as freight forwarders that book space with them. This Freight Club guide lists 20 sea freight companies from our directory in Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, Turkey and Thailand, with a comparison of the services each one lists.
Every company below has a profile in the Freight Club directory, and the services in the comparison table are taken from each company’s own profile. Freight Club does not rank these companies. Use the table to build a shortlist, then request quotes and check each company yourself.
They move your cargo by sea from the port of loading to the port of discharge and arrange the steps around that voyage. Depending on the company, that can include booking, documents, customs clearance, trucking and warehousing.
There are three main types of sea freight companies, and most shipments use more than one of them:
If you are not sure which one you need, read our guide to the difference between a freight forwarder and a shipping line and our overview of how shipping lines work.
The 20 companies below are listed in the Freight Club directory with sea freight services on their profiles. Click a name to see the full profile, contact details and reviews.
| Company | Based in | Directory category | Sea freight services listed on the profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marfret Line | Alexandria, Egypt | Shipping line | Regular shipping lines with stopovers in the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Caribbean, South America and South Pacific |
| MED Shipping Agency | Alexandria, Egypt | Shipping line | Port agency in Egyptian Mediterranean and Red Sea ports; dry bulk, tankers, general cargo and RORO vessels |
| Rite International | Cairo, Egypt | Shipping line | International NVOCC and shipping agency with an agent network |
| Seago for Shipping Services | Alexandria, Egypt | Freight forwarder | FCL, LCL and break bulk booking; export and import customs clearance; door-to-door |
| Top Mar Shipping | Alexandria, Egypt | Freight forwarder | Ocean freight and FCL; customs clearance |
| Linkers Egypt | Alexandria, Egypt | Freight forwarder | FCL, LCL and special equipment; reefer PTI and gensets; break bulk and RO/RO; hanging-garment containers |
| Freight World | Giza, Egypt | Freight forwarder | Sea and air FCL and LCL; customs clearance; cargo insurance; warehousing |
| Prime Shipping Services | Cairo, Egypt | Freight forwarder | Sea and air freight; LCL and FCL consolidation; customs clearance |
| Nautic Logistics | Cairo, Egypt | Freight forwarder | Ocean and LCL; personal effects; general cargo; chartering |
| Seven Seas – AMG Shipping | Alexandria, Egypt | Freight forwarder | Ship brokerage and break bulk; FCL; LCL; fresh and frozen food; IMO and hazardous cargo; projects |
| Tandem Maritime and Trading (TMT) | Alexandria, Egypt | Freight forwarder | Liquids transport in flexitanks and ISO tanks |
| ISM Shipping | Egypt | Freight forwarder | Reefer containers for exports of fresh fruit and vegetables |
| 3 Oceans Shipping Agency | Alexandria, Egypt | Freight forwarder | Ocean freight FCL and LCL; export and import handling; local charges management |
| Unicargo Logistics Services | Cairo, Egypt | Freight forwarder | Container shipping and air cargo |
| Sea Moon Shipping LLC | Dubai, UAE | Freight forwarder | Shipping and port agency; all kinds of ocean freight; chartering; cross stuffing |
| Alliance Shipping | Dubai, UAE | LCL consolidation | Cargo solutions by sea, air and land |
| Everest for International Shipping | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Freight forwarder | Air, sea and land freight; customs clearance and delivery |
| Shenzhen Wanningocean International Logistics | Shenzhen, China | Freight forwarder | Ocean freight; multimodal; DDU and DDP; door-to-door; transshipment, including to the Middle East |
| MEGT Group Lojistik | Mersin, Turkey | Freight forwarder | FCL and LCL; multimodal; door-to-door; routes including China, Europe, Turkey and the Middle East |
| The Freight Co. Ltd | Bangkok, Thailand | Freight forwarder | Sea freight; project, heavy and oversized cargo; customs brokerage |
See all companies in the shipping line category, the freight forwarder category and LCL consolidation services, or browse by country: Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, China and Turkey.
Match the company to your cargo before you compare prices. A forwarder that is strong in reefer exports may not be the right partner for liquid bulk or project cargo.
| Your cargo | What to ask for | Companies in the table that list it |
|---|---|---|
| Full container loads (FCL) | Carrier options, free days at destination, transit time | Seago, Top Mar, Linkers Egypt, Freight World, Prime Shipping, Seven Seas – AMG, 3 Oceans, MEGT |
| Small shipments (LCL) | Consolidation schedule, minimum charge, CFS location | Seago, Linkers Egypt, Freight World, Prime Shipping, Nautic, Seven Seas – AMG, 3 Oceans, MEGT |
| Fresh and frozen food (reefer) | Pre-trip inspection, gensets, temperature monitoring | Linkers Egypt, ISM Shipping, Seven Seas – AMG |
| Liquids in bulk | Flexitank or ISO tank, cleaning certificates | Tandem Maritime and Trading |
| Break bulk, heavy and project cargo | Lifting plan, lashing, chartering options | Seago, Linkers Egypt, Seven Seas – AMG, The Freight Co. |
| Dangerous goods | IMO class, documents and carrier acceptance | Seven Seas – AMG |
For specialised cargo, read our guides to reefer container shipping, dangerous goods shipping and the difference between bulk and break bulk cargo.
Choose on proven experience with your route and cargo, clear all-in pricing, and responsive documentation. Ask every shortlisted company the same questions and compare the answers side by side:
Our guides to the bill of lading and container tracking explain what to check in the documents and updates you receive.
Sea freight is priced per container for FCL and per revenue ton for LCL, and spot rates change every week. On 5 November 2026, the Drewry World Container Index stood at $4,389 per 40ft container, with Shanghai to Genoa at $4,166, according to Drewry’s World Container Index.
These are benchmark spot rates for main East–West routes, not quotes to Egypt. Your final price will add surcharges and local charges at both ends. To work out your CBM and chargeable units before asking for quotes, use the Freight Club freight rate calculator, and compare full and shared containers in our guide to FCL and LCL shipping rates.
Carriers are gradually returning to the Suez Canal route after the Red Sea diversions. Ahram Online reported that Evergreen resumed Suez Canal transits on 8 November 2026 after a nearly three-year suspension, as the last Ocean Alliance member to return, in its report on Evergreen’s return to the Suez Canal.
The consultancy Linerlytica expects a full-scale return to the Suez route by the first quarter of 2027, according to Seatrade Maritime. When you compare quotes, ask each company which route the service uses, because routing affects transit time and some surcharges. Read our Suez Canal toll update for 2026 and the ocean freight rates update for 2026 for more context.
Sea freight is usually the most economical way to move large or heavy shipments over long distances. It also suits cargo that air freight cannot take easily:
The trade-off is time. Sea freight is slower than air, so plan stock levels and production schedules around realistic transit times from your chosen company.
A shipping line operates the vessels and sells container space. A freight forwarder books that space for you, often adds services such as customs clearance and trucking, and may consolidate small shipments into shared containers.
The Freight Club directory lists many sea freight companies in Egypt, including shipping lines and agencies such as Marfret Line, MED Shipping Agency and Rite International, and forwarders such as Seago, Top Mar Shipping and Linkers Egypt. See the full list on the Egypt country page.
It depends on the route and the week you book. As a benchmark, the Drewry World Container Index composite was $4,389 per 40ft container on 5 November 2026, according to Drewry. Quotes to Egypt will include local charges and surcharges.
Choose FCL when your cargo fills most of a container or needs to move without handling by others. Choose LCL for smaller volumes, where you pay per revenue ton but accept consolidation time and handling at freight stations.
Ask every company for an all-in quote with each charge listed, the same cargo details, the carrier and routing, transit time and free days at destination. Compare the total, not only the ocean freight line.
No. They are listed in the Freight Club directory, and their services are described as each company states them on its profile. Request quotes and check references before you choose a partner.
International sea freight companies range from global shipping lines to specialised local forwarders, and the right choice depends on your route and cargo. Use the comparison table to build a shortlist from the Freight Club directory, ask each company the same questions, and compare all-in quotes. Read more: how international shipping companies drive trade · top shipping companies in Egypt.
