Shipping from Iran to Alexandria, Egypt via Mersin: Transit Times
Alexandria is the fastest African destination in our current network — its position on the Mediterranean, close to Mersin, makes this one of the more efficient routes we run right now.
The Route: Iran → Mersin/Poti → Alexandria
Cargo is trucked from Iran to Mersin, Turkey or Poti, Georgia, then by sea to Alexandria Port — Egypt’s largest port, handling roughly 55% of the country’s international trade.
Shipping Time from Iran to Alexandria: The Real Breakdown
- Via Mersin: 30-40 days total, door-to-door
- Via Poti: 60-70 days total, door-to-door
The difference here is significant — Mersin’s proximity to the Mediterranean makes it the clearly faster option for Egypt-bound cargo, unlike some other African destinations where the two ports perform similarly.
FCL Focus
As with our other routes, FCL shipping — 20ft and 40ft HQ containers — is where we focus for Alexandria-bound cargo.
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