Sea Freight from China to Africa: A Practical Guide

Sea Freight from China to Africa: What You Need to Know

This guide covers sea freight for shipments from China to Africa. SPEED INT'L provides FCL, LCL, break bulk and project cargo services with 17 years of Africa logistics experience (NVOCC MOC-NV11880).

Key Points

Planning: Provide cargo details (dimensions, weight, photos) at booking for accurate routing.
Documentation: Country-specific certificates (CTN, BESC, ECTN, ARCLA) processed pre-departure.
Execution: One partner manages China pickup, ocean freight, clearance and delivery.

Why SPEED INT'L

Strong carrier contracts, own consolidation warehouses in China, and clearance partners across Africa - your cargo moves faster with fewer surprises.

FAQ

Q: How do I get a quote?

A: Send cargo details to SPEED INT'L - we respond with a full quote within 24 hours.

Q: Do you handle door-to-door?

A: Yes - door-to-door and DDP options are available for most African destinations.

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