Question 1

What is EGSCN?

Accepted Answer

EGSCN is the UN/LOCODE for Suez Canal, Egypt — a inland container depot (ICD). The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Suez Canal used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Suez Canal (EGSCN) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list EGSCN as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to Egypt.

Question 3

Where is Suez Canal located?

Accepted Answer

Suez Canal is located at approximately 42.3000°N, 32.3333°E in Egypt.

Question 4

Where should I use the EGSCN port code?

Accepted Answer

Use EGSCN on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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