EgyptAir Cargo is the dedicated cargo subsidiary of the EgyptAir group, IATA two-letter code MS, ICAO three-letter code MSX, air waybill prefix 077, headquartered in Cairo with Cairo International Airport (CAI) as its operating hub. The airline runs an Africa-Middle East-Europe cargo network with Airbus A330-200P2F and Boeing 737-800 freighters, on scheduled freighter services to Cologne, Milan, Ostend and Sharjah among other points, and has flown cargo charters to Shanghai in China.
EgyptAir Cargo is the dedicated cargo subsidiary of EgyptAir Holding, established in 2002 as a separate cargo division, with IATA two-letter code MS, ICAO three-letter code MSX, radio call sign EGYPTAIR CARGO and air waybill (AWB) prefix 077. The head office is in Cairo and the operating hub is Cairo International Airport (IATA code CAI, ICAO code HECA). The airline is the operating entity for the EgyptAir group's cargo business, combining the group's passenger belly space with its own freighters to form an Africa-Middle East-Europe cargo network.
On the fleet, EgyptAir Cargo's freighters are mainly Airbus A330-200P2F converted aircraft, 5 of which had been delivered as of 2026, the airline being one of the launch customers for the type; it also operates Boeing 737-800SF/BCF narrowbody freighters and has historically operated Airbus A300-600F aircraft. Scheduled freighter services centre on Cairo and connect Cologne/Bonn (CGN), Istanbul, Milan Malpensa (MXP), Ostend (OST) and Sharjah (SHJ) among other points, with passenger belly space covering African and Middle Eastern points.
For Chinese shippers, EgyptAir Cargo is a freighter option for Chinese exports entering Egypt and the African and Middle Eastern markets. The airline has operated scheduled and charter cargo flights at Shanghai Pudong through a local Chinese GSSA (general sales and service agent), with more than 300 flights operated in total, and cargo between China and Egypt can connect through the Cairo hub to African and Middle Eastern networks. The airline has no publicly listed own cargo office in China, and its China business runs through the GSSA and agency channels; our company (Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited, Goodhope Freight) can help with booking and transit arrangements.
Trade between China and Egypt and across Africa keeps growing fast, and Chinese goods hold a significant place in Egypt's import mix. Exports are led by machinery and electrical products, power equipment, vehicles and parts, communications equipment, textiles and apparel, consumer goods and building materials. Cairo sits at the junction of Africa and Eurasia and is a major African air cargo hub, so Chinese cargo can be distributed to African, Middle Eastern and southern European markets through Cairo.
Egypt's air cargo is built around the Cairo hub and reaches out to African and Middle Eastern points. Cairo International Airport is one of the largest cargo hubs on the continent and hosts carriers serving Africa and Europe. Chinese export cargo picks its handling gateway by destination city: Shanghai Pudong has direct A330F freighter service to Cairo, and cargo from other gateways connects through Hong Kong or Europe.
EgyptAir Cargo's background is tied directly to the Egyptair group's cargo strategy. The airline was set up in 2002 as the group's cargo division, long operated A300-600F freighters, and from 2018 took A330-200P2F converted aircraft as the launch customer for the type. In recent years it has built loads in Shanghai through a Chinese GSSA, flying the Cairo to Shanghai route as charters and scheduled freighters, with more than 300 flights operated and hands-on experience of Chinese export cargo.
Cairo International Airport is also the Egyptair group's passenger hub, and the group's passenger network covers Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Beyond its freighters, EgyptAir Cargo can draw on group belly capacity, giving a mixed freighter plus belly capability and flexible space options for Chinese exporters. Note: no public source confirms this; it is subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
EgyptAir Cargo's website is egyptair-cargo.com and its head office is in Cairo, where the cargo commercial team handles business. The airline has operated freighter flights through a Chinese GSSA based in Shanghai; there is no publicly known cargo office of its own in China, and China business runs through the GSSA and local Chinese forwarders.
Chinese exporters with cargo to Egypt, Africa or the Middle East should contact its local Chinese agent or ask us to make the connection. We handle capacity discussions with the EgyptAir Cargo commercial team and the ground handler at Cairo, and enquiries can be submitted through our website at goodhope86.com.
EgyptAir Cargo's active freighter fleet is built around the Airbus A330-200P2F widebody converted freighter, converted by Airbus subsidiary EFW, with the airline as launch customer for the type. The A330-200P2F main deck takes several air containers and pallets and has the range for long sectors, flying Cairo to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Boeing 737-800SF/BCF narrowbody freighters add short and medium haul regional capacity.
| Aircraft type | In service, approx. | Freight positioning | For Chinese shippers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A330-200P2F | 5 aircraft | Widebody converted freighter, the long-haul workhorse | Main type on China to Cairo charters and scheduled freighters |
| Boeing 737-800SF/BCF | Several | Narrowbody freighter for short and medium haul regional work | Cairo to African and Middle Eastern points |
| Airbus A300-600F (historical) | Retired | Former widebody freighter | Previously flew European and Middle Eastern freighter flights |
| Passenger aircraft belly capacity | Group fleet | Draws on Egyptair passenger belly capacity | Supplementary belly capacity on Cairo to China passenger flights |
Fleet numbers move with deliveries and retirements; main-deck loading conditions and schedules for the A330-200P2F are as published by the carrier for the period in question.
The A330-200P2F is the converted freighter version of the Airbus A330 family. Its main deck holds several PMC containers and air pallets and its range covers Cairo to Europe, the Middle East and China. Conversion is done by Airbus subsidiary EFW at its Dresden plant; EgyptAir Cargo is the launch customer and has taken delivery of 5 aircraft since the first in 2018.
Boeing 737-800SF/BCF narrowbody freighters fly the short and medium haul routes from Cairo into Africa and the Middle East, extending regional coverage beyond the widebodies. Main-deck volume suits small consignments in bulk and regional distribution freight, and together with the A330F it forms a fleet that pairs long and short haul.
EgyptAir Cargo has operated scheduled and charter freighter flights at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) through a Chinese GSSA, more than 300 flights in total, using A330-200P2F aircraft on the Cairo to Shanghai route. Egyptair group passenger aircraft also fly Cairo to China and offer belly capacity. The airline has no publicly known cargo office of its own in China, and China business runs through the GSSA and agency channels.
| Connecting gateway | Sector type | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong PVG | A330F charter or scheduled freighter | Main handling gateway for the airline's China cargo, loads organized through the GSSA, nonstop to Cairo. |
| Guangzhou CAN | Belly capacity or connection | South China cargo can connect through Shanghai or Hong Kong to Cairo-bound freighters. |
| Hong Kong HKG | Belly connection | International cargo hub, connecting to African and Middle Eastern networks through Cairo-bound capacity. |
| Beijing PEK/PKX | Passenger aircraft belly capacity | Egyptair belly capacity covers North China, so North China cargo ships from a nearby gateway. |
Cairo to Shanghai freighter schedules move with the operating plan; times are local and actual schedules vary by season, subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Shanghai Pudong is the airline's main handling gateway for China cargo, with the GSSA organizing loads and ground operations locally. Chinese exporters shipping to Cairo can book through us into that GSSA channel: cargo is declared in Shanghai and loaded direct on the A330F to Cairo. Cargo from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and North China can feed by domestic mainline flight or via Hong Kong to Shanghai and connect to the Cairo freighter.
Egyptair group passenger aircraft also fly Cairo to Beijing and Guangzhou, and their belly space works as supplementary capacity when freighter space is tight. Belly volume is affected by passenger baggage and has to be confirmed early in peak season; it suits cargo without extreme transit requirements and in smaller lots.
With Cairo International Airport as the hub, Chinese export cargo reaches Cairo on the Shanghai Pudong freighter or through a European or Middle Eastern connection, then moves on EgyptAir Cargo freighters and belly capacity to Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The diagram shows how Chinese gateways connect to Cairo and the African network.
The diagram shows how cargo paths connect, not actual route distance or schedules. Airport to airport reference transit is about 6-10 working days, and total door to door is usually about 10-16 days.
As an African hub, Cairo links by freighter to Cologne, Milan and Ostend in Europe, to Sharjah in the Middle East and to major African cities. Cargo bound for other African countries can transit Cairo and connect on Egyptair group belly capacity or regional freighters. Actual schedules vary by season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
For destinations in North and East Africa, Cairo has both a geographic and a traffic-rights advantage: major North African cities and East African commercial centers are within one to three sectors of Cairo. Exporters with several African markets can clear customs centrally in Cairo and distribute from there, cutting the cost of clearing in several countries.
Cairo sits at the junction of Africa and Eurasia and is a major African air cargo hub; Chinese cargo can be distributed to Africa, the Middle East and southern Europe through Cairo.
5 A330-200P2F widebody freighters offer long-haul bulk capacity, suited to concentrated shipments of Chinese machinery, power equipment and building materials.
The airline has operated more than 300 cargo flights at Shanghai Pudong and knows Chinese export cargo procedures and how to work with a GSSA.
Through the Egyptair group network, Cairo belly capacity and freighters reach major African cities, so Chinese cargo can cover the continent from Cairo.
Cairo sits between Africa and the Middle East, and Middle Eastern points such as Sharjah work as transit hubs, so Chinese cargo can reach Middle Eastern markets through Cairo or Sharjah.
A330F freighters plus group belly capacity give mixed capability, and space can be switched between them when peak season is tight, protecting transit for Chinese exports.
EgyptAir Cargo has no publicly known office of its own in China. Exporters with cargo to Egypt, Africa or the Middle East should contact its local Chinese agent or ask us to make the connection. As Goodhope Logistics (China) Limited (Goodhope Freight) we handle capacity discussions with the EgyptAir Cargo commercial team and the ground handler at Cairo.
The customer does not deal separately with the airline, the Cairo ground agent and an African broker. We coordinate all of it and list mainline freight, freighter sector charges, fuel surcharge and ground handling item by item. Enquiries can be submitted through our website at goodhope86.com.
At the proposal stage we set out the differences in transit time, rate and connection risk between routings so the customer can decide against the shipping date and budget. Before booking we check piece dimensions against freighter door size, hold volume and floor loading, and rule out unworkable options early. Delays, damage, document discrepancies and clearance holds in transit are pursued by us under the carrier's rules and the conditions of carriage, so the customer does not face an unfamiliar process alone.
For cargo bound for other African countries, we arrange the connection and distribution after Cairo arrival; the Egyptair group belly network and African regional flights reach major cities in North, East and West Africa, with milestones tracked throughout.
Using the Cairo hub and the Egyptair group belly network, Chinese cargo can be distributed from Cairo to major cities in North, East and West Africa, covering Africa's emerging markets.
EgyptAir Cargo scheduled freighters link to Middle Eastern points such as Sharjah, so Chinese cargo can reach Middle Eastern markets through Cairo, which suits transit and regional distribution freight.
Chinese exports to Egypt are led by machinery and electrical products, power equipment, vehicles and parts, communications equipment, building materials, textiles and apparel and consumer goods; widebody freighters suit palletised bulk loading.
Airline information is compiled from the airline's website, the IATA membership directory and public industry sources. Schedules and times are local; actual schedules vary by season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
Egyptian imports require a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill and export declaration documents, and some commodities need an import permit and pre-shipment inspection. We check document requirements at the booking stage so cargo does not sit at destination for missing paperwork.
After clearance in Egypt, cargo can connect through the Egyptair group belly network to major African cities including Khartoum, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Johannesburg, which suits Chinese transit cargo for Africa.
EgyptAir Cargo accepts cargo under general IATA rules; exports from China to Egypt and Africa are mainly standard airworthy cargo. The A330-200P2F has a large main deck suited to palletised bulk cargo, while narrowbody freighters and passenger bellies add short and medium haul regional capacity.
| Cargo categories | Notes | China export reference |
|---|---|---|
| General cargo | Machinery and electrical products, consumer goods, textiles and apparel, and similar standard air cargo | Common cargo types exported from China to Egypt, booked on the freighter process |
| Heavy cargo in bulk | Power equipment, building materials and metal products, loaded on pallets | The A330F main deck suits concentrated bulk shipments |
| High-value cargo | Precision instruments, communications equipment, auto parts | High-value cargo declared per shipment and tracked throughout |
| Dangerous goods | Battery-powered products and chemicals are accepted under IATA dangerous goods rules | Compliant declaration documents are required; confirm at the booking stage |
| Temperature-controlled cargo | Pharmaceuticals and food are carried under temperature-control requirements | Temperature control subject to carrier confirmation |
| Out-of-gauge cargo | Oversized equipment assessed against freighter door size and floor loading | Loadability is assessed in advance against individual piece dimensions and weight |
Acceptance standards for each cargo type follow the operating carrier's rules; cargo transiting Cairo must also meet Egyptian customs and destination-country import requirements.
Power equipment and machinery make up a large share of Chinese exports to Egypt and suit bulk main-deck loading on the A330F; textiles, apparel and consumer goods can top up on passenger belly space. Dangerous goods and temperature-controlled cargo must be declared at the booking stage, and we check the carrier's acceptance conditions during the proposal. Chinese exporters can submit enquiries through our website at goodhope86.com and we arrange the movement.
The airline has operated scheduled and charter freighters at Shanghai Pudong through a GSSA, more than 300 flights in total. It has no publicly known cargo office of its own in China, and China business runs through agency channels.
The active fleet is built on 5 Airbus A330-200P2F widebody freighters, supported by Boeing 737-800SF/BCF narrowbody freighters; the airline previously operated the A300-600F.
Shanghai Pudong has direct A330F freighter service to Cairo; cargo from other gateways can connect through Hong Kong, Guangzhou or a European or Middle Eastern hub.
Scheduled freighters link to Cologne, Milan, Ostend and Sharjah, and belly capacity covers major African and Middle Eastern cities, reaching across the continent.
About 6-10 working days airport to airport, and usually about 10-16 days door to door. Actual transit depends on connections, peak-season capacity and Egyptian clearance.
Yes. After clearance in Cairo, cargo can be distributed to major cities in North, East and West Africa through the Egyptair group belly and truck network.
Standard cargo needs an air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list and export declaration documents; Egyptian import declaration follows destination customs requirements, and restricted goods need an import permit.
The A330-200P2F has a large main deck suited to concentrated shipments of Chinese machinery, power equipment, building materials and palletised cargo.
Temperature-controlled cargo and dangerous goods are accepted under IATA rules, must be declared at the booking stage with compliant documents, and loading conditions are subject to carrier confirmation.
Import duty is by default paid by the consignee at clearance in Egypt; if the shipper is to bear it, a delivered duty paid term can be agreed at booking and we help with the calculation.
Cairo freighter space is tight in peak season, so book two to four weeks ahead; we assess European and Middle Eastern connection alternatives at the same time.
Yes. After clearance in Cairo, Chinese cargo can be distributed to major cities in North, East and West Africa through the Egyptair group belly network, which suits African transit trade.
Actual schedules change with the season and are subject to carrier confirmation on the day of booking.
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