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Shipping Agency & Suez Canal Transit Services in Egypt

Sphinx Shipping Agency supports international vessels calling Egyptian ports and transiting the Suez Canal with local coordination, port agency, husbandry and vessel support services.

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About Sphinx

Your Local Maritime Partner in Egypt

Established in 1976, Sphinx Shipping Agency is an Egyptian marine services company supporting ship owners, operators, charterers and vessel managers across the Suez Canal and Egyptian ports.

About Sphinx
Yearsof maritime experience in Egypt
50+
Operational Supportfor vessels and port calls
24/7
A cargo vessel sailing through blue water

A Clear Course Through the Suez Canal

Sphinx Shipping Agency is an Egyptian marine services company established in 1976, specializing in Suez Canal transit, port operations and vessel support across Egyptian ports.

Samy AbdallahOwner & Founder

MARITIME IN MOTION

Our Services

Maritime Support for Every Stage of Your Vessel Call

From Suez Canal transit to port agency, crew logistics and vessel support, Sphinx provides one local point of contact across Egyptian waters.

SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT

Clear Transit. Local Coordination.

Transit planning, documentation and operational follow-up for vessels navigating the Suez Canal.

24/7

Support

PORT COVERAGE METRIC

17

Egyptian Ports Covered

100% On-Time Berthing

Practical Crew Logistics

Crew movements, shore arrangements and local assistance coordinated around your vessel schedule.

FULL PORT AGENCY

Reliable vessel husbandry.

Berthing, pilotage, tugboat coordination & customs clearance.

SHIP CHANDLING & BUNKERING

Fully stocked. Ready to sail.

Fresh provisions, bonded stores, freshwater, and high-grade marine fuels.

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Berthing, port liaison, vessel formalities and practical husbandry coordinated by one local team

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PROTECTING AGENCY

SafeguardYour Interest

Independent Oversight disbursement verfication

Marine Agency Services

Every Port Call.Expertly Coordinated

From Suez Canal transit to port agency and crew support, one local team keeps every detail connected.

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A cargo vessel underway on the Suez Canal

EGYPT / SUEZ CANAL

Suez Canal transit

Transit Coordination

  1. Vessel Details & Documentation

    Required vessel information reviewed before transit planning.

  2. Transit Planning & Requirements

    Operational requirements and timing coordinated with the relevant local parties.

  3. Local Liaison & Follow-Up

    Continuous communication and operational support throughout the transit.

One local team. Clear communication.

A container vessel alongside port operations in Egypt

EGYPT / PORT OPERATIONS

Port Agency & Husbandry

A Connected Port Call

  1. Berthing & Port Liaison

    Local coordination with port and operational parties.

  2. Clearances & Formalities

    Required documentation and port procedures followed up locally.

  3. Vessel Husbandry

    Operational requirements, supplies and practical vessel support arranged while in port.

One local team. Clear communication.

Supplies being hoisted aboard a vessel

EGYPT / CREW SUPPORT

Crew & Vessel Support

People. Vessel. Connected.

  1. Crew Change Arrangements

    Joining and departing crew movements coordinated locally.

  2. Travel & Shore Logistics

    Airport transfers, accommodation and local crew requirements arranged around the vessel schedule.

  3. Technical Attendance

    Local coordination for technicians, surveyors and specialist vessel support.

One local team. Clear communication.

Our Coverage

Maritime Support Across Egyptian Ports

From the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, Sphinx supports vessel calls and maritime operations across Egypt's key commercial ports.

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  • Port Said
  • Damietta
  • Suez
  • Port Tawfik
  • Sokhna
  • Alexandria
  • Abu Qir
  • El Dekheila
  • Safaga
  • Hurghada
  • Hamrawin
  • Berenice
  • Nuweiba
  • Ras Gharib
  • Sharm El Sheikh
  • Ras Shukheir

Why Sphinx

Local Experience. Clear Communication. Reliable Support.

International vessel operations depend on accurate local coordination. Our role is to keep your port call or Suez Canal transit moving with responsive communication and practical support on the ground.

VESSELS HANDLED
15K+
Over 15K vessels supported through Suez Canal transits and Egyptian port calls.
ON-TIME CLEARANCE
99%
Our ground teams maintain a 99% on-time berthing and transit rate minimizing costly port delays and demurrage.
PORT COVERAGE
17
Full operational presence across all 17 Egyptian commercial and specialized ports on the Mediterranean and Red Sea.

Suez Canal Transit Tool

Suez Canal Transit Calculator

Estimate your vessel's Suez Canal transit dues using vessel-specific details and applicable transit inputs. Use the calculator as an initial planning tool before contacting our team for transit coordination and a detailed quotation.

  • Vessel-specific inputs
  • Clear preliminary estimate
  • Northbound and southbound transit options
  • Direct route to request operational support

Indicative estimate only. Final dues, requirements and approvals remain subject to the applicable Suez Canal Authority rules and official calculation.

Calculate Transit Dues

Enter your vessel details below.

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01Voyage & vessel
02Vessel measurements
03Payment & compliance

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Certifications & Industry Memberships

Standards That Support Reliable Maritime Operations

  • Verified standards.
  • Maritime experience.
  • Local operational capability.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISSA, International Marine Purchasing Association (IMPA), SHIPSERV, and HACCP certification and association logos