Sadat Marine is acting as agent of China Ocean Shipping Line – Cosco ( China National Line ) namely the fourth biggest shipping line worldwide.

Mission Statement of COSCO Group

To be a world leader in shipping and logistics services by maintaining trustworthy relationships with our customers, employees and partners, yielding best returns for shareholders, society and environment.  

Cargo is imported and exported  to / from major destinations , i.e. Far East – China – India – North Europe– USA- Mediterranean ports – Egypt .

Sadat Marine optimizes efficiency by offering weekly schedule with reliable and accurate transit time.

Our main goal is to arrange a smooth transit with minimum fees and expenses to our Principals (Owners / Charters, Operators, or Mangers).

Sadat Marine handles almost all types of vessels. It has long history and experience in handling General cargo, Break Bulk carriers, tankers, etc.

As we represent Cosco Ghuanzhou for General cargo and bulk Carriers we have regular services at all Egyptian ports.

Ship agencies are carried out in the ports of Port Said, Damietta, Suez and Dekheila Port.

The Head Office in Alexandria is handling the later Ports. Each port however, has its own port operation staff.

Sadat Marine acts as agents for tramp vessels and international trading houses basically for shipments of steel products, project cargo including heavy /super parcels, sugar, rice, wheat, sulphur, vegetables oil, fruits and frozen product well as other bulk cargos.

Constant communication is maintained with principles, shippers and receivers both locally and internationally to keep them informed of a vessel’ situation for the preparation of all necessary documentation to make sure that all port operations aspects are performed in a high and professional manner for each shipment inward or outward Egypt.

Our service include:

. Registration at the Canal Authorities for First – time transit.

. Settlement of estimated / actual cost differentials within 48 hours of 

   transit .

. Advise on all documentation required by the Suez Canal Authority.

. Preparation of priority bookings ( according to notification)

. Transit without delay

. Complete record on transit

General information for vessels to transit at the Suez Canal transit:

Documents required by  the Suez Canal Authorities:

One copy of each of the following documents must normally be presented not later than 90 minutes after the registered arrival time.

1. Cargo manifest

2. Ballast declaration

3. Crew List

4. Declaration of contents of ship’s double bottom and other tanks

5. Navigability declaration

When a ship is to sail through the Suez Canal for the first time, all the above documents must be accompanied by the following:

1. Ship’s capacity plan

2. Ship’s registry certificate

3. Ship’s engine room plan

4. Suez Canal special tonnage certificate

5. Ship’s general arrangement plan

Priority booking are possible, provided the Canal Authority receives a five days notice of the intended transit dated and the vessel arrives within the convey time- limit. Tugs can be arranged with four days notice of ETA.

Arrival Limits

Latest arrival Times: A ship of the first southbound convoy leaves between 1:00 and 05:00 hours’ local time. The arrival time limit for this convoy is 19:00 hours the previous evening, i.e. 6 hours before the first departure time. Ships of the second southbound convoy leave Port Said between 07:00 and 08:00 hour’s local time. The arrival limit for this convoy is 03:00 hours, i.e. 4 hours before the first departure time for this convoy.

The second southbound convoy, making fast at “ Ballah Loop” Eastern branch, ship’s length, beam and draft permitting.

From Suez the northbound convoy leaves between 06:00 and 11:30 hours local time, with an arrival time limit of 03:00 hours, i.e. 3 hours before the first departure time.

In case of insufficient time for admitting all the schedule vessels into the convoy, a group of “ Ordinary” ships may be allowed ahead of the convoy, with departure from Suez taking place from 03:00 to 04:00 hour’s local time.

Our chartering department was established aiming to provide the professional brokerage services to both Egyptian and world wide major Charterers and Ship owners
Daily contact with the local  first class  governmental & private sector Egyptian charterers , importers , exporters  and ship owners putting us in a position to have most of Egyptian inward/outward  cargo roots mainly for all types of steel , fertilizers , grain , fruits ,vegetables  , coal , and all types of project , constructions, plants including heavy/super heavy/volume cargoes .

Our excellent net with professional international charterers ,brokers, agent  and owners around the world enables us to maintain an accurate account of current market levels and future market movement.
We use the advanced forms of communications technology to ensure rapid and accurate correspondence worldwide for the benefit of our clients.

Whether you're a charterer, a ship owner, or are in need of a shipping consultant or logistical planner, Chartering department is here to fill your transportation needs, and resolve your maritime concerns.

We have special focus on every cargo and tonnage traffic with Egypt in both Mediterranean and red sea area/trade with focusing on its trends to /from the  world wide ports via our direct contact with international traders with Egypt  but also not excluding the crossing world wide cargoes and tonnage .

Please advise us with your vessel or cargo order details on line to bring you the convenient /best employment in the market for you.