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EgyptAir Cargo

EgyptAir Cargo (IATA: MS) is the dedicated freight division of Egypt's national airline. Through its Cairo hub and a growing global network, Goodhope Freight connects Chinese exporters to Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.

Country
Egypt
IATA Code
MS
ICAO Code
MSX
AWB Prefix
077
Hub
CAI Cairo
Founded
2002
Alliance
Star Alliance
Fleet
4+ freighters

Airline Overview

Key facts about EgyptAir Cargo and its cargo proposition for shippers in China.

Full name
EgyptAir Cargo — the cargo division of EgyptAir, the national airline of Egypt.
Country
Egypt (North Africa / Middle East).
Headquarters & hub
Cairo, Egypt — Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA).
Founded
Established in 2002 during the formation of the EgyptAir Holding Company, consolidating all existing cargo activities of EgyptAir.
Alliance
Star Alliance member (since 2004).
Key strengths
Strategic hub at Cairo connecting Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas; dedicated freighter fleet (A330-200P2F, B737-800BCF) plus belly cargo on EgyptAir's passenger fleet; IATA CEIV Pharma certified for pharmaceutical logistics; full dangerous goods certification from China; strong track record in heavy and special cargo handling.
Fleet overview
Dedicated freighter fleet comprising 3× Airbus A330-200P2F and 1× Boeing 737-800BCF (as of 2025). Two additional A330-200 converted freighters are expected by early 2026, with two A350-1000 freighters planned for later delivery.
IATA 2-letter code
MS.
ICAO code
MSX.
Air Waybill prefix
077 (three-digit IATA accounting prefix).
Official website
www.egyptair-cargo.com

China Region Contact

EgyptAir Cargo representation in mainland China.

EgyptAir Cargo maintains offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, China. The airline also has a dedicated cargo representative in Guangzhou.

Guangzhou Office

Address: Room 1219-1220, Yaozhong Plaza, No.9 Linhe West Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Tel: +86 20-8523 6365

Fax: +86 20-3847 8985

Beijing Office

Address: Unit 301, 3rd Floor, Donghai Business Center, No.1 Erjing Road, Capital Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing

Chief Representative: Khaled (哈立德)

Note: Moved from Chaoyang District in July 2023

Global Contact

Email: callcenter@egyptair.com

Website: www.egyptair-cargo.com

China Sales Manager: Ahmed Galila (مدير بضائع الصين)

Fleet Details

Dedicated freighter fleet and belly-cargo capability. EgyptAir Cargo operates both dedicated freighters and utilises the cargo-carrying capacity of EgyptAir's passenger fleet.

AircraftIn serviceMax PayloadRangeTypical routesCargo advantage
Airbus A330-200P2F 3 (+2 expected 2026) ~55–59 t ~6,670 km Cairo – New York, Cairo – Haikou – Dubai – Budapest, Cairo – Bangkok, Cairo – Ouagadougou Primary long-haul freighter; high payload and range for intercontinental cargo
Boeing 737-800BCF 1 ~20–22 t ~3,700 km Regional: Cairo – Juba, Cairo – Istanbul Regional freighter; serves African and Middle Eastern markets
Belly cargo (passenger fleet) — Varies by aircraft — Global network including USA, Europe, Asia, Africa Boeing 787-9, B777-300ER, A330-300 etc.
Planned: A350-1000F Future 111 t each ~8,700 km Long-haul / ultra-long-haul 88% capacity increase post-delivery

* Cargo figures are approximate. EgyptAir Cargo transported over 58,000 tonnes of cargo in the past year — an 18% increase year-on-year.

Airports Served in China & Flight Schedule

EgyptAir Cargo's services to and from mainland China.

EgyptAir Cargo is planning to launch freighter services to Haikou (HAK) and Urumqi (URC) in August 2026. The airline has also included Shenzhen (SZX) in its network expansion plans.
RouteAircraftFrequencyStatus
Cairo (CAI) → Haikou (HAK) → Dubai Al Maktoum (DWC) → Budapest (BUD) → Cairo A330 Freighter 2× weekly (Wed, Sat / Thu, Sun depending on direction) Planned from 01AUG26
Cairo (CAI) → Urumqi (URC) → Cairo A330 Freighter 3× weekly Planned from 01AUG26
Shenzhen (SZX) — planned destination [To be confirmed] [To be confirmed] Under evaluation

Please consult your local agent for the latest schedule and confirmed frequencies. Planned operations remain subject to change.

International Cargo Routes from China

Destinations reachable from China through the EgyptAir Cargo network (via Cairo hub and interline partners).

EgyptAir Cargo's network spans Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Asia, with Cairo positioned as a regional transshipment hub. Key destinations include:

Africa

  • Egypt (CAI) — hub
  • South Sudan (JUB)
  • Burkina Faso (OUA)
  • Kenya (NBO)
  • Uganda (EBB)
  • Ethiopia (ADD)
  • Sudan (KRT)
  • Nigeria (KAN)

Middle East & Asia

  • UAE (DWC)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Turkey (IST)
  • Thailand (BKK)
  • Singapore (SIN)
  • China (HAK, URC, SZX planned)

Europe & Americas

  • Hungary (BUD)
  • Belgium (OST)
  • UK (LGW)
  • Germany (HHN)
  • USA (JFK, IAD)
  • Canada (YYZ)
  • Brazil (GRU)
  • Argentina (EZE)

Recommended China routing: Shanghai / Guangzhou / Shenzhen → Cairo (CAI) → final destination (EgyptAir Cargo or interline). Exact routing, carriers and transit points are per shipment — please consult your local agent for the latest schedule.

Cargo Advantages from China

Why Chinese exporters choose EgyptAir Cargo for Africa, Middle East and global cargo.

For Chinese manufacturers and traders, EgyptAir Cargo offers a uniquely positioned, rapidly expanding air freight solution with three distinct advantages.

Strategic hub at the crossroads of continents. Cairo International Airport is situated at the geographic and economic intersection of Africa, the Middle East and Europe, making it a natural transshipment hub. EgyptAir Cargo is actively transforming Cairo into a regional cargo hub for the Middle East and Africa, offering efficient, high-quality logistics services with access to key markets across three continents. This hub advantage means Chinese cargo can reach African markets in hours rather than days, with seamless connections to destinations that lack direct China links.

Expanding China connectivity with dedicated freighter services. EgyptAir Cargo is planning to launch scheduled freighter services to Haikou and Urumqi from August 2026, with Shenzhen also on the expansion roadmap. These services will provide Chinese shippers with direct, dedicated freighter capacity to Cairo and onward connections across the airline's global network — a significant step beyond traditional belly-cargo-only solutions. The A330 freighter offers 55–59 tonnes of payload per flight, ideal for heavy and time-sensitive cargo.

Full regulatory capability for specialised cargo from China. EgyptAir Cargo recently obtained full certification to ship all categories of dangerous goods from China — previously only two types were authorised. This milestone, combined with IATA CEIV Pharma certification for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, means Chinese exporters of chemicals, batteries, medical supplies and other regulated goods can now move their products through a single, compliant carrier. The airline's track record in heavy lift and special cargo — including aircraft engines of all sizes — further reinforces its capability for complex shipments.

On cost and reliability, routing via Cairo typically offers competitive rates compared to all-the-way long-haul products, while EgyptAir's Star Alliance membership provides access to a global interline network. Goodhope Freight consolidates and negotiates on the China side, so exporters benefit from consolidated rates, predictable departures and local Chinese-language support. With 58,000+ tonnes of cargo carried annually and an 18% year-on-year growth trajectory, EgyptAir Cargo is a dependable, growing partner for Chinese exporters targeting Africa and beyond.

Booking Guide

How to book EgyptAir Cargo space from mainland China through Goodhope Freight.

In mainland China, bookings for EgyptAir Cargo are placed through Goodhope Freight. Goodhope acts as your forwarding agent, confirms space on the best available routing (typically China → Cairo via EgyptAir Cargo freighter or interline partner), and manages the shipment end to end.

Goodhope Freight Contact

Booking Process

  1. Send a shipping request — provide commodity, gross weight, dimensions, pack count, place of receipt in China, final destination, and ready date.
  2. Space confirmation — Goodhope checks uplift and the optimal routing, then issues a booking confirmation and a quoted rate.
  3. Pick-up & export clearance — Goodhope arranges China pick-up, packing/labelling as needed, and export customs declaration.
  4. Air waybill & flight — the AWB (prefix 077) is issued; cargo moves China → Cairo (EgyptAir Cargo freighter or interline) → final destination.
  5. Track & deliver — monitor with Goodhope's tracking and the operating carrier; Goodhope coordinates arrival and destination handling.

Hub, Network & Special Cargo Capabilities

How EgyptAir Cargo's Cairo hub and specialised services create value for freight from China.

EgyptAir Cargo is built around a single, strategically positioned hub: Cairo International Airport (CAI). From there, the airline operates a growing network of dedicated freighter services and utilises belly capacity on EgyptAir's passenger fleet to reach destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Asia. The airline is actively positioning Cairo as a regional transshipment hub, connecting cargo to key markets including Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Johannesburg.

Specialised cargo capabilities are a cornerstone of EgyptAir Cargo's offering. The airline holds IATA CEIV Pharma certification for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical logistics, renewed in 2025, ensuring that Chinese exporters of medical supplies and vaccines can rely on compliant, high-standard handling throughout the supply chain. The airline has also obtained full certification to ship all categories of dangerous goods from China, a critical capability for Chinese manufacturers of batteries, chemicals and industrial products.

Heavy and special cargo is another area of strength. EgyptAir Cargo has demonstrated its capability to handle complex shipments including aircraft engines of all sizes, with fast delivery and high efficiency. The planned addition of A350-1000 freighters (111 tonnes payload each) will further expand this capability, enabling the airline to carry an even wider range of cargo types to destinations worldwide.

Looking ahead, EgyptAir Cargo's strategic roadmap includes digital transformation — cost governance initiatives and a revamp of its corporate website — and a clear focus on environmental sustainability and compliance with international standards. The airline is also diversifying its services to include express shipping, cold chain logistics and e-commerce cargo, backed by a modern fleet and integrated operations system. With a growing freighter fleet, expanding China connectivity and a full suite of regulatory certifications, EgyptAir Cargo is well-positioned as a strategic partner for Chinese exporters targeting Africa, the Middle East and beyond.

Flight schedules and equipment are subject to change without prior notice. Please verify with your booking agent.