Question 1

What is EGSOC?

Accepted Answer

EGSOC is the UN/LOCODE for 6th October, GZ, 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 6th October used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 6th October (EGSOC) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list EGSOC 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 6th October located?

Accepted Answer

6th October is located at approximately 29.8167°N, 31.0500°E in GZ.

Question 4

Where should I use the EGSOC port code?

Accepted Answer

Use EGSOC 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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