Exports

The process of exporting goods from Israel to Egypt includes:

         Arrival of the truck at the main gate.

        Initial security check of the driver and the truck at the main gate.

        The truck is admitted to the waiting area of the cargo terminal, and paperwork is dealt with.

         Customs clearance and border control for the truck’s exit.

        The transportation company representative signs the transfer certificate, and the truck is released to the main gate.

         At the main gate the transfer certificate is checked and stamped by:  customs, the transportation company representative, and border control.

         The truck is released to the Egyptian terminal, unloads its goods there and returns to the Israeli terminal.

All plans for exports should be reported to the franchisee’s (concession holder's) office 72 hours before the goods reach the terminal.

Imports

The process of importing goods from Egypt to Israel includes:

        Arrival of the Egyptian truck at the Nitzana terminal.

        The goods are inspected and authorized and the management of the Egyptian terminal is informed.

        The goods are unloaded by the transportation franchisee in the designated area.

        Security check by the Customs' Security Unit.

        Confirmation from Customs and the relevant Ministries, according to the type of goods.

         The goods are released and enter Israel.

Storage

If the goods are delayed, for whatever reason, they can be stored at the terminal, for various periods of time. 

The terminal’s transportation franchisee must be informed of the intention to remove goods from storage before the trucks arrive.