Land transport
Description
Road moves most cargo inside Egypt—so execution matters. Use the right equipment, from standard 12-meter platforms to modular trailers for special loads. For project cargo, transport is planned down to the minutest detail to keep permits, timing, and safety aligned, and can be combined with air or sea legs for one coordinated move. Tell the cargo specs—receive a route plan.
Glossary
Term | Definition |
FTL (Full Truck Load) | One shipper books the entire truck—direct route, no other cargo mixed in. |
LTL (Less than Truck Load) | Smaller shipments share truck space with other cargo; cheaper but slower. |
Cross-Docking | Cargo moves directly from inbound truck to outbound truck with minimal storage—speeds transit. |
TIR Carnet | International customs document allowing sealed trucks to cross borders with simplified inspections. |
Axle Weight | Load per axle—Egyptian roads limit around 10–13 tonnes; exceeding triggers fines or route bans. |
Platform Trailer | Flat-deck trailer (typically 12–13.6 m) for standard palletized or bulk cargo. |
Modular Trailer | Multi-axle trailer system for heavy or oversized loads—axles can be added for extra capacity. |
Route Survey | Pre-move inspection of roads, bridges, and overhead clearances for exceptional cargo. |
Police Escort | Mandatory accompaniment for wide, heavy, or long loads—coordinates traffic and safety. |
Cabotage | Domestic transport by a foreign-registered truck—often restricted or prohibited by local law. |
Roads, borders, and permits—mapped out.
Almost 90% of Egypt’s inland freight moves by road; rail and river play minor roles. Key border crossings include Salloum (Libya), Arqin/Wadi Halfa (Sudan), and Taba/Rafah (for transit cargo). Oversize loads need route surveys, police escorts, and sometimes night-only movement to avoid traffic and power lines. Axle-weight limits on Egyptian highways cap around 10–13 tonnes per axle; exceeding triggers fines and delays. Cross-border trucking requires TIR carnets or temporary admission papers—plan 2–5 days for border formalities. Tip: Schedule heavy or wide loads after 10 PM when urban road restrictions ease.
Frequently Asked Questions
We organize domestic moves inside Egypt and regional trucking toward Libya, Sudan, and other Middle East hubs using vetted partners and corridor routes.
We use standard box and flatbed trailers for general cargo, plus low-beds and modular trailers for heavy or oversized loads that need special handling.
We run a route survey, check bridges, curves, and overhead obstacles, then secure any needed permits, escorts, and support vehicles before loading.
Yes—road legs can be planned around vessel ETAs and flight schedules so your container or air shipment connects smoothly without long idle times.
We need pickup and delivery locations, cargo dimensions and weight, required equipment, loading/unloading conditions, and any time restrictions at site.