APA
Welcome to APA Shipping Agency
Connecting Ships. Supporting Crews. Delivering Excellence.
Your trusted partner for ship agency and maritime services in Egypt, ensuring smooth, efficient, and reliable port operations.
Your Vessel. Our Responsibility.
Customs & Immigration
Crew, visitor, and cargo clearance with accurate paperwork and port authority liaison.
Port Clearance
Berthing, sailing, and certification follow-through until your vessel departs.
Cash to Master
Secure delivery of funds to the master at the gangway, timed to your port window.
Fresh & Frozen Provisions
Quality food stores sourced locally and delivered to the gangway on schedule.
Launch Services
Launches, transfers, and meet & assist for crew and superintendents.
Bonded Stores
Duty-controlled bonded items supplied with documentation suited to Egyptian port rules.
Deck & Engine Stores
Technical stores for deck and engine departments, with accurate packing lists.
Marine Chemicals
Approved marine chemicals delivered with MSDS awareness and port-safe handling.
PPE
Personal protective equipment onboard — helmets, gloves, coveralls, and custom safety lists.
Fresh Water Supply
Fresh water at berth — metered, documented, and coordinated with terminal services.
Port Agency
Your dedicated agency desk at Egyptian ports — from arrival to sailing.
Husbandry Services
Ship spares, cash to master, provisions, and marine documentation — VIP personalised support.
Crew Change
Same-port embarkation and disembarkation for crew and technicians, with dedicated VIP handling.
Suez Canal Transit Support
Guiding vessels, floating units, and project barges through the Canal with central management.
Cabin & Galley Stores
Everything the galley and accommodation need, packed and delivered to the gangway.
Why APA
VIP operations built for Egyptian ports
From first notice to sailing clearance, one coordinated team owns the call — with named contacts and continuous reporting.
- Same-port crew changes Embarkation & disembarkation handled at one Egyptian port for crew and technicians.
- Superintendent VIP lane Priority meet & assist, private transfers, and dedicated operations follow-through.
- Local Egypt network Port Tawfiq head office with coverage across key Mediterranean & Red Sea hubs.
How we work
Clear steps. Zero guesswork.
A transparent operational flow from first contact to vessel departure.
- 01
Brief
Share ETA, port, and service needs via WhatsApp or phone.
- 02
Plan
We lock berthing windows, docs, transfers, and supply logistics.
- 03
Execute
On-ground coordination with authorities, crew, and vendors.
- 04
Report
Live updates through sailing — one VIP standard end to end.
APA Shipping Agency
Ship agency & marine supply
Complete port support and vessel supply across Egypt — from agency handling to chandler stores.
Core service
Ship Agency Services
Core service
Ship Chandler & Marine Supply
On every call
Agency essentials, handled end to end
Immigration, customs, cash to master, and launch services — coordinated from Port Tawfiq with the same VIP response as crew changes.
- Immigration & customsCrew and visitor clearance with accurate paperwork and port authority liaison.
- Cash to masterSecure delivery and documentation aligned with your vessel schedule.
- Launch & transfersMeet & assist, gangway logistics, and superintendent VIP transfers.
- Port clearanceBerthing, sailing, and certification follow-through until departure.
Crew changes
Same port. One coordinated lane.
Embarkation and disembarkation for crew and technicians at a single Egyptian port — with dedicated handling when your superintendent is on the ground.
VIP crew change service
Suez Canal
Gateway to global trade
Central coordination for canal transits, convoy timing, and continuous reporting — so your vessel moves through Egypt with confidence.
Canal transit servicesSpecialized
VIP service portfolio
Every APA service is delivered to a VIP operational standard — priority response, named contacts, and continuous follow-through.
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Crew Changes
Same-port embarkation and disembarkation for crew and technicians, with dedicated VIP handling for vessel superintendents (Supt).
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Suez Canal Transit Services
Guiding vessels, floating units, and project barges through the Canal with central management and continuous operational reporting.
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Port Call Services
ETA monitoring, berthing and sailing coordination, certification, and liaison with port authorities for smooth calls.
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Logistics Services
Sea, air, and land freight with near-port warehousing to keep your supply chain efficient.
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Bunker Fuels
Marine fuel and lube supply at strategic points to keep your voyages on schedule.
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Oil & Gas Services
Specialised operational support for oil & gas with precise logistics and port coordination.
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Hull Cleaning
Eco-friendly hull cleaning to improve vessel efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
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Husbandry Services
Ship spares, cash to master, provisions, and marine documentation — VIP personalised support alongside crew changes.
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Project Logistics
Heavy-lift and project cargo handling with operational expertise and careful planning.
Service detailsMediterranean
North coast & canal gateways
Alexandria, Damietta, and Port Said — agency teams that know local procedures and keep your call moving.
Alexandria
Container, bulk, and cruise calls with husbandry and supply support.
Damietta
Timber, project cargo, and industrial port coordination.
Port Said
Canal approach, transit windows, and rapid agency response.
Documentation
Paperwork that matches port reality
We align manifests, crew lists, and clearance packages with what Egyptian authorities expect — before the vessel is at the berth.
- Pre-arrival documentation review
- Crew list & immigration packs
- Customs & cargo declarations
- Sailing & port clearance sign-off
Red Sea corridor
Safaga, Sharm & beyond
Operational reach along Egypt’s Red Sea ports for tourism, cargo, and offshore support — one agency, one standard.
Our networkCrew logistics
Cairo & airport bridge
Meet & assist for inbound and outbound crew via Cairo International Airport — timed to your port window.
- Arrival meetVIP pickup, hotel, and transfer planning.
- Port connectionLaunch and gangway coordination at your Egyptian port.
- Departure assistCheck-in support and documentation handover.
Your vessel
Our responsibility
Named contacts, fast WhatsApp response, and end-to-end follow-through — the APA VIP standard on every Egypt call.
Partner with APAStart your brief“From the first WhatsApp brief to sailing clearance, you get named contacts, live updates, and one VIP standard — not a ticket queue.”
Let's connect
Ready for your next Egypt call?
Tell us the vessel, port, and ETA — we’ll take it from there.
Coverage
Wide coverage of Egyptian ports
Head office in Port Tawfiq — Mini Street, Building 7, 3rd floor, Apt 4 · +20 62 319 7193
- Port Tawfiq Head Office
- Mediterranean & Red Sea hubs
- Airport & inland coordination
- Nationwide vessel support