EGYPTAIR CARGO

What EGYPTAIR CARGO does

EGYPTAIR CARGO is the air cargo subsidiary of EGYPTAIR HOLDING COMPANY, a state-owned enterprise under the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, founded in 2002 to consolidate the group's cargo operations tracing back to the 1981 Cairo cargo terminal. The company operates a fleet of three Airbus A330-200P2F widebody freighters (each with 58.868 tons of commercial load capacity) plus belly cargo capacity from EGYPTAIR's passenger network, serving more than 70 international destinations across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Its product portfolio is organized around ten specialized "MS" sub-brands covering General Cargo, Pharma (IATA CEIV Pharma certified), Fresh (perishables), Live Animals (IATA LAR and CITES compliant), AirMail, Courier, Dangerous Goods, Valuable (CCTV-secured), Auto, and Charter operations, with cargo terminals at Cairo (55,000 sqm, 120,000 tons/year capacity), Alexandria, and Luxor plus a dedicated Perishable Center at Cairo.

The business operates two complementary revenue streams: freight transportation (transaction-fee revenue from own freighters and belly capacity) and cargo handling services (professional services revenue from handling 40+ foreign airlines plus 120+ local cargo agents at Egyptian terminals). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by cargo type, weight, destination, and service requirements. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales for charter and handling contracts with a global General Sales Agent (GSA) network spanning 35+ countries, supported by regional hubs in Ostend, Cologne, Sharjah, Nairobi, and Bangkok. The ULD management function is outsourced under a long-term partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions.

The company's competitive positioning rests on Cairo's strategic location as a tri-continental hub, a stack of regulatory certifications (IATA CEIV Pharma, EU RA3, IOSA, ISAGO, ISO 9001/14001/22000/45001) that create entry barriers in pharma and EU-bound cargo, and an expanding partnership portfolio with global logistics players including DHL Aviation, CEVA International, and Asiana Airlines. Recent strategic activity includes a 2026 cooperation agreement with Xinjiang Airport Group to establish a China-Africa logistics corridor with two additional A330 P2F conversions, the launch of a freight forwarder loyalty program effective 2026, and ongoing fleet expansion that brought the dedicated freighter count to four with the 2023 addition of a B737-800SF.

Name

EGYPTAIR CARGO

Legal name

EGYPTAIR AIRLINES COMPANY

Website

https://egyptair-cargo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EGYPTAIR CARGO is the Egyptian state-owned air cargo carrier operating 3 A330-200P2F freighters and belly capacity to 70+ destinations, providing specialized cargo handling for 40+ foreign airlines through terminals at Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo Services

NAICS

Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Airport Operations (48811), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Carriers (Scheduled & Charter) (TLADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Cargo Charter Specialists (On-Demand) (TLADAAAE), Aviation Ground Handling & Air Cargo Operations (EDAOANAM), Scheduled Air Cargo Airlines (All-Cargo Carriers) (THABAEAA), Belly-Cargo Operators (Passenger Airline Freight Divisions) (THABAEAE)

Keywords

• Air cargo transportation
• Cargo handling services
• Pharmaceutical cold chain
• Specialized freight logistics
• Dangerous goods handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Revenue from transporting cargo via dedicated freighter aircraft (A330-200P2F) and passenger belly cargo capacity across 70+ international destinations in USA, Canada, Europe, Africa, Gulf, and Far East
2. Cargo Handling Services: Fees charged for cargo handling, storage, and terminal services provided to 40+ foreign airlines at Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor cargo terminals
3. Specialized Cargo Services: Premium services for specialized cargo including pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods, valuables, and automotive with temperature-controlled and secure handling
4. Charter Operations: Revenue from dedicated cargo charter flights for heavy, oversized, or specialized freight including oil and gas equipment, high-value commodities, and live animals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EGYPTAIR CARGO operates international air cargo transportation and ground handling services across more than 70 destinations, using a fleet of three Airbus A330-200P2F dedicated freighters plus belly capacity on EGYPTAIR passenger aircraft. The company provides specialized cargo handling for pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, dangerous goods, valuables, automotive cargo, courier, and air mail, alongside cargo handling services for 40+ foreign airlines at its Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor terminals. It also runs dedicated cargo charter operations for heavy, oversized, and high-value commodities.

Product overview

EGYPTAIR CARGO is an air cargo carrier and handling services provider founded in 2002 as a subsidiary of EGYPTAIR Holding. The company operates a fleet of 3 Airbus A330-200P2F freighter aircraft plus belly capacity on EGYPTAIR Airlines passenger aircraft, serving over 70 international destinations. Its product portfolio centers on specialized cargo services including MS General Cargo, MS Pharma (temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals), MS Fresh (perishables), MS Live Animals, MS Dangerous Goods, MS Valuable, MS Auto, MS Courier, MS AirMail, and MS Charter operations. The company also manages cargo terminals at Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and a Perishable Terminal, offering comprehensive ground handling for 36+ foreign airlines. ULD management is outsourced to Unilode Aviation Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MS General Cargo: General cargo transportation service
• MS Pharma
• MS Fresh
• MS Live Animals
• MS AirMail
• MS Courier
• MS Dangerous Goods
• MS Valuable
• MS Auto
• MS Charter

Products and services

• MS General Cargo

Quantifiable outcome

• 18% increase in goods transported reaching over 58,000 tons
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Xinjiang Airport Group Co., LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Strategic cooperation agreement to establish air logistics corridor linking China and Africa. Partnership includes fleet conversion of two Airbus A330-200 passenger aircraft into dedicated freighters to enable new destinations and enhance cargo capacity.
• Unilode Aviation SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2024Long-term partnership for full-service ULD management. Unilode supplies digitalized PMC and PAG pallets from global pool and provides access to E-ULD app and customer dashboard for operational efficiencies.
• Asiana AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2024Three-year partnership agreement for storage and handling services for Asiana Airlines' inbound and outbound cargo at Cairo facility. Represents significant expansion of customer base for EGYPTAIR Cargo.
• Hong Kong Link Global International LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 September 2024Contract for operation of regular flights on Hong Kong-Milan route as part of network expansion at Egypt International Airshow.
• El Masria Co for TradingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 September 2024Contracts for flights on Hong Kong-Mateja route via Cairo and Bangkok, and on Ostend-Mateja route for expanded network coverage.
• DHL AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Contract for DHL Aviation cargo flights through EGYPTAIR cargo complex in Cairo. Operations with two B767 wide-body aircraft per week between Bahrain and Cairo with 50-ton payload capacity.
• CEVA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2023Cooperation agreement for freight transport between Africa, Europe, and Americas to enhance network of exports and imports. First stage cooperation includes flights from India to Egypt and Egypt to USA.
• Commercial JetcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 February 2023Leading American company contracted for Passenger-to-Freighter conversion of B737-800SF aircraft, expanding EGYPTAIR Cargo freighter fleet to 4 aircraft.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cargolux: Cargolux is a Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline operating a fleet of 30+ Boeing 747 freighters across global routes. It is comparable to EGYPTAIR Cargo as an all-cargo carrier with specialized services (pharma, perishables, dangerous goods) and similar chartered operations, though at materially larger scale.
• Ethiopian Airlines Cargo: Ethiopian Airlines Cargo is the African national carrier cargo division operating from Addis Ababa with a strategic hub serving 70+ international destinations. It is the most direct peer in Africa, sharing the same model of state-owned airline with cargo as a core business and competitive advantages in African-Asia-Europe transit flows.
• Emirates SkyCargo: Emirates SkyCargo is the air freight division of Emirates airline, one of the largest international cargo carriers globally. It operates a similar hub-and-spoke model through Dubai serving 140+ destinations, directly comparable to EGYPTAIR Cargo's Cairo-based hub model in the Middle East/Africa/Asia corridor.
• Saudia Cargo: Saudia Cargo is the cargo division of Saudi Arabian Airlines, operating from Jeddah and Riyadh with a fleet of dedicated freighters and belly capacity. As a Middle East national carrier cargo division, it serves similar markets and competes directly with EGYPTAIR Cargo on Middle East-Asia-Africa routes.
• Royal Air Maroc Cargo: Royal Air Maroc Cargo is the Moroccan national carrier cargo division with a similar scope of services to EGYPTAIR Cargo, including scheduled freight operations, ground handling, and specialized cargo services. It serves as a direct regional peer with comparable African hub positioning and charter operations.
• Turkish Cargo: Turkish Cargo operates from Istanbul with one of the largest cargo networks globally, serving 120+ destinations. Like EGYPTAIR Cargo, it serves as a national carrier cargo division at a strategic geographic hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa, and offers specialized services including pharmaceuticals, perishables, and live animals.
• Qatar Airways Cargo: Qatar Airways Cargo operates from Doha Hamad International Airport with a specialized freighter fleet and significant perishables and pharma capabilities. It is a direct competitor positioned in the same Gulf-to-Africa-Europe-Asia corridor with similar specialized cargo services including CEIV Pharma certification.

Regional players

• Kenya Airways Cargo: Kenya Airways Cargo is the cargo division of Kenya Airways operating from Nairobi with scheduled freighter and belly cargo services across Africa and to Asia/Europe. Comparable to EGYPTAIR Cargo as an African national carrier cargo operator, though with smaller scale and less geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Cargo: Lufthansa Cargo is the cargo division of Lufthansa Group, one of the largest air cargo operators globally with a hub at Frankfurt Airport. It offers the same specialized services (pharma, perishables, dangerous goods, valuable cargo) and acts as a third-party handling provider, broader in scope and scale than EGYPTAIR Cargo.

Others

• DHL Aviation: DHL Aviation is a major air freight integrator with both scheduled freighter and chartered operations. EGYPTAIR Cargo has a direct contractual relationship with DHL Aviation (two B767 wide-body flights per week through Cairo), making it both a peer and a partner. They are comparable as air freight operators serving global B2B logistics customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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