The African route is divided into East Africa, South Africa, West Africa, and North Africa in the shipping industry.
The main ports in East Africa are:
MOMBASA (Mombasa, Kenya)
DAR ES SALAAM (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
These two ports are gateway ports in East Africa, and many landlocked countries transit through them.
Our Africa route has signed contracts with PIL, MSK, and SAFMARINE shipping companies. PIL’s East Africa route has a relatively long operating time, and many customers will designate this shipping company. Besides PIL, the two shipping companies with the largest cargo volume in East Africa, MSK and SAFMARINE, are able to achieve fast shipping schedules and cheap prices, which are also the first choice for many customers.
The main ports in South Africa are:
DURBAN (Durban, South Africa)
CAPE TOWN (Cape Town, South Africa)
PORT ELIZABETH (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
Compared to other ports, there are a lot of goods exported to the two basic ports of DURBAN&CAPETOWN or transferred to the capital city of Johannesburg, so there are also many shipowners connecting with South Africa. Our company has also signed contracts with several shipping companies with advantageous prices and services, such as EMC/MSC/MSK/SAF/COSCO, which have faster shipping schedules and are highly popular with customers.
The main ports in West Africa are:
ABIDJAN (Abidjan Ivory Coast)
LAGOS (Lagos Nigeria) (including Apapa APAPA and Tincan TINCAN terminals)
TEMA (Temagana)
LOME
COTONOU (Cotonou Benin)
The basic number of West African ports is five, but with other ports, the size of West African ports is around 20. The export volume also accounts for the majority of the entire African route. There are also more than 10 shipowners affiliated with West African ports.
Basically, the shipowners recognized by all West African customers are MSK/CMA/SAFMARINE/DELMAS, with good service at the destination port and stable shipping schedules. There are many shipowner companies on the West African route, but each shipowner has different advantages and priorities. Therefore, they will provide corresponding quotes based on the needs of customers and strive to provide them with the best solution.
Chinese exports to Africa require certificates such as BESC, ECTN, CNCA, FERI, BIETC, BIC, etc. Different countries require different certificates. Our company has established cooperation with professional certification agencies to arrange certification, and the price is also very favorable, providing convenience for you.
