European Export & Global Shipping
Fast Mediterranean Sea Transit, Preferential EUR.1 Tariff Clearance & Complete Documentation
Direct Mediterranean Maritime Gateway to All European Seaports
Headquartered directly in Alexandria, Egypt's premier historic commercial and maritime hub, Al Sharif Co. for Export & Import provides European buyers with decisive logistics benefits. Our processing warehouse is situated within minutes of the Alexandria Port container terminals (APMT & Dekheila Port).
This proximity eliminates lengthy inland transit delays, ensuring rapid container dispatch, reduced freight overhead, and fresh arrival of delicate aromatic botanicals.
Standard Incoterms Supported
Free On Board (Alexandria Port / Dekheila)
We handle all Egyptian inland transport, port clearance, export customs, and loading onto your contracted shipping line.Cost and Freight (Destination European Port)
We secure competitive ocean freight rates with top tier carriers (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd) directly to your discharge port.Cost, Insurance & Freight
Includes comprehensive Institute Cargo Clauses (A) marine transit insurance covering all risks from warehouse to port of entry.Seamless Customs Clearance in Every EU Member State
We furnish European procurement and clearing agents with an airtight, verifiable shipping documentation dossier with every bill of lading.
EUR.1 Movement Certificate
Issued under the EU-Egypt Association Agreement, granting zero or reduced preferential customs duties upon entry into the EU.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Official inspection certificate issued by the Central Administration of Plant Quarantine (Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture).
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Batch-specific chemical, purity, volatile oil, and microbiological testing by accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories.
Non-GMO & Fumigation Certs
Full non-GMO declarations and certified phosphine / non-toxic container fumigation certificates conforming with EU environmental rules.
Typical Container Loadability Guide (FCL)
Load capacities depend on product density and packaging style. High-volume botanicals require 40ft High Cube containers, while heavy seeds optimize 20ft dry containers.
| Product Category | Typical Packing | 20ft Dry Container (FCL) | 40ft High Cube Container (HC) | Recommended Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Flowers (Chamomile, Calendula) | 10kg - 15kg Cartons / Kraft Bags | 3.0 - 4.0 Metric Tons | 7.5 - 9.0 Metric Tons | 40ft HC Recommended |
| Crushed Leaves (Basil, Spearmint, Marjoram) | 20kg - 25kg Multi-wall Paper Bags | 5.0 - 6.0 Metric Tons | 12.0 - 14.0 Metric Tons | 40ft HC Recommended |
| Dense Herbs & Tips (Dill Tips Machine Dry, Parsley) | 15kg - 20kg Cartons with PE liner | 4.5 - 5.5 Metric Tons | 10.0 - 11.5 Metric Tons | 20ft / 40ft HC |
| Small Seeds (Caraway, Fennel, Cumin, Nigella) | 25kg / 50kg PP Bags or Kraft Bags | 14.0 - 18.0 Metric Tons | 24.0 - 26.0 Metric Tons | 20ft FCL Weight Max |
| Oil Seeds (Golden Sesame Seeds) | 25kg / 50kg Bags | 18.0 - 20.0 Metric Tons | 26.0 Metric Tons | 20ft FCL Weight Max |
| Pulses (Split Broad Beans, White Kidney Beans) | 25kg / 50kg Bags / Big Bags | 22.0 - 24.5 Metric Tons | 26.0 Metric Tons | 20ft FCL Weight Max |
| In-Shell Seeds (Pumpkin, Sunflower) | 20kg - 25kg Bags | 9.0 - 11.0 Metric Tons | 20.0 - 22.0 Metric Tons | 20ft / 40ft HC |