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About SPHINX

Your Trusted Maritime Partner in Egypt

With a strong on-ground presence across all 17 Egyptian ports and the Suez Canal corridor, we deliver seamless vessel husbandry, priority transit clearance, and end-to-end maritime support. Our dedicated port agents operate 24/7 on the quayside to ensure zero delays, transparent disbursements, and fast turnarounds for global shipowners and charterers.

Egyptian Ports Covered: 17
Quayside Operations: 24/7
On-Time Clearance: 100%
Global Fleet Partners: 150+

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250+Trained People

MARITIME IN MOTION

Sphinx Shipping Agency combines deep local port authority relationships with strict financial transparency — delivering accurate Proforma DAs, proactive husbandry, and cost-efficient vessel turnarounds across Egypt.

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PDA RESPONSE TIME: < 2 hrs

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DISBURSEMENT ACCURACY: 99.8%

Our history

A journey through the years.

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Our history

A journey through the years.

1976
The beginning of our journey
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1985
Opening new horizons
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2000
Building lasting connections
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2015
Moving the industry forward
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2026
Looking to the next chapter
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Our story, chapter by chapter

What sets us apart

Tailored agency and port solutions across every vessel class and cargo type, including:

Suez Canal convoy coordination & toll optimization for all vessel tonnages
Container, bulk carrier, Ro-Ro, and liquid tanker port husbandry
Heavy-lift, project cargo & offshore support vessel (OSV) clearance
Bonded transit, port-to-door multimodal haulage & customs brokerage
Emergency marine repairs, underwater inspection & technical ship supply

No matter the size or scope of your shipping requirements, we have the resources and capabilities to get the job done right.

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Aerial view of cargo vessels transiting the Suez Canal in convoy

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Container ship alongside blue cargo cranes at a busy port terminal

Samy Abdallah

A Message from Our CEO

At SPHINX Shipping Agency, our journey began in 1976 with a commitment to excellence in maritime services. Today, we continue to build on that legacy by delivering reliable solutions, fostering lasting partnerships, and serving every client with dedication and professionalism.

Samy Abdallah

Chief Executive Officer