Shipping from China to Africa.
Start with the receiving country, destination port or delivery address. Discuss the journey and the responsibilities on each side of the delivery point.
Get a shipping quoteWhich African destinations can I ask about?
Ask about dedicated lines to Africa. Ask about South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Angola, Morocco, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Sudan, Egypt, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benin, Guinea, Tunisia, Mozambique, Botswana, Kenya, Senegal, Mauritius, Algeria.
Port delivery or onward delivery?
For a full-container-to-port enquiry, give the requested port, container requirement, goods and packing details. Ask where the service ends, which destination charges are included and who arranges collection and onward transport. Name the destination port or receiving address in the enquiry.
For address delivery, send the city, postcode where used, complete receiving address and any unloading or access instructions. Discuss a sea DDP option only with the customs, duty, tax and delivery responsibilities explicitly defined in writing.
Compare the modes with the same cargo details.
Ask which sea, air or express option fits your African destination and cargo. Use packed gross weight and dimensions, and identify batteries, liquids, food or other cargo requiring an acceptance check.
Keep booking conditions visible.
Ask for quote validity, the timing basis, required documents and the party responsible for each step. Give your requested arrival date and ask the desk to confirm any proposed schedule before booking.
Continue with sea freight, air and express or customs coordination.
Describe your Africa shipment.
Include the destination and the delivery point you need quoted.