30–40
Days Indicative Transit
Yiwu, China — West Africa · East Africa · Latin America
info@hiseaexpress.comCore Lane — West Africa
Shipping from China to West Africa Sea Freight Service
Regular sailings from Ningbo, Shanghai and Shenzhen to the Gulf of Guinea. Containerized, consolidated and project cargo for Yiwu traders and factories — with documentation and destination handoff handled by one team.
Sea Freight FCL / LCL
Export Customs & Docs
Yiwu Consolidation
Destination Partner Handoff
4
West African Ports
Weekly
Sailing Options
FCL / LCL
Service Modes
Lane Overview
China To West Africa Sea Freight
Sea freight from Chinese ports to Lagos, Tema, Douala and Abidjan with FCL/LCL options, export customs support and destination partner coordination.
Send cargo details, ready date and destination — we will reply with a routing plan and an all-in quotation, usually within one working day.
Why This Lane
Why Ship to West Africa With Us?
West Africa rewards preparation: accurate documents, realistic timelines and partners on the ground. We plan each shipment around all three.
Gulf of Guinea Specialization
Focused experience on Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire import requirements and port procedures.
Yiwu Consolidation Advantage
LCL cargo consolidated next to the sourcing market — fewer touches, lower damage risk, faster cutoffs.
Document-First Workflow
Invoice, packing and certificate checks before sailing to reduce destination clearance friction.
Local Partner Network
Destination agents coordinate port release, duties guidance and inland delivery to your consignee.
Ports We Serve
West African Ports We Serve
Key gateways we cover with scheduled services and destination-side coordination.
Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can)
Nigeria — Lagos
Nigeria’s principal container gateway serving the Lagos–Ibadan commercial corridor, the largest consumer market in West Africa.
Sea Transit 30–38 days
Sailing Weekly options
Air Transit 5–8 days
Tema Port
Ghana — GHTMA
Modern multipurpose port serving Accra and Ghana’s growing import demand, with strong inland corridor links to Burkina Faso and Mali.
Sea Transit 32–40 days
Sailing Weekly options
Air Transit 5–8 days
Douala Port
Cameroon — CMDLA
Central African trade hub handling container and conventional cargo for Cameroon and landlocked neighbors via the northern corridor.
Sea Transit 35–45 days
Sailing Fortnightly
Air Transit On request
Abidjan Port
Côte d’Ivoire — CIABJ
Francophone West Africa’s deep-water gateway for containerized consumer goods, materials and equipment.
Sea Transit 33–42 days
Sailing Fortnightly
Air Transit 5–8 days
Services
West Africa Shipping Services
Match the service mode to your volume, budget and timeline.
Most Popular
Sea Freight FCL
Full Container Load
Dedicated 20' / 40' containers for larger shipments with predictable handling and straightforward cost control.
20GP
±28 CBM
40GP
±58 CBM
40HQ
±68 CBM
30–38 days to Lagos · weekly options
Shared Space
Sea Freight LCL
Less than Container Load
Consolidated boxes from Yiwu or Ningbo for smaller orders — pay only for the space you use, with weekly console cutoffs.
1–5 CBM
Small
5–15 CBM
Medium
15+ CBM
Console
33–42 days · weekly cutoffs
Air Cargo
Air Freight
Time-Sensitive Cargo
Airport-to-airport and door-to-air options for samples, high-value goods and urgent replenishment via ADD, LOS and ACC.
General
45 kg+
Console
500 kg+
Charter
On request
5–8 days · daily departures
Process
How to Ship to West Africa With Us
A clear workflow from first inquiry to destination delivery.
1
Inquire
Share cargo details, volumes, ready date and destination port or city.
2
Quote
We confirm routing, sailing options and an all-in cost breakdown for FCL or LCL.
3
Pickup & Consolidate
Cargo collected from Yiwu suppliers or your factory, packed and stuffed with photo records.
4
Export & Sail
Export customs cleared in China; documents pre-checked for destination clearance.
5
Deliver
Destination partner handles port release and coordinates inland delivery to your consignee.
Transit
Indicative Transit Times to West Africa
Typical port-to-port sea transit from Chinese ports. Actual schedules depend on carrier rotation and season — we confirm per booking.
Destination
FCL
LCL
Frequency
Lagos, Nigeria
30–38 days
33–42 days
Weekly
Tema, Ghana
32–40 days
35–44 days
Weekly
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
33–42 days
36–45 days
Fortnightly
Douala, Cameroon
35–45 days
38–48 days
Fortnightly
Origins
Departure Points in China
Pickup and export operations across China’s main manufacturing regions.
Yiwu / Zhejiang
Our home base — supplier collection, consolidation and export documentation next to the commodity market.
Ningbo
Primary ocean gateway for East China cargo with dense West Africa rotations.
Shanghai
Broad carrier coverage and frequent sailings for containerized exports.
Shenzhen / Guangzhou
South China origin for electronics, new energy and Pearl River Delta factories.
Cargo
Cargo We Move to West Africa
Everyday export categories for China–West Africa traders.
Small Commodities
Yiwu-sourced daily goods, housewares, toys and festive products
Building Materials
Tiles, sanitary ware, steel, doors, windows and hardware
Textiles & Apparel
Garments, fabrics, shoes and home textiles
Machinery & Equipment
Generators, food machinery, production lines and spare parts
Electronics
Phones, accessories, appliances and solar electronics
Vehicles & Parts
Motorcycles, tricycles, auto parts and tires
New Energy Cargo
Solar panels, inverters, lithium batteries (UN38.3) and NEV
Project & General Cargo
Mixed lots, commercial projects and special handling
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does shipping from China to West Africa cost?
Rates depend on volume, cargo type, destination port and service scope. Send us your packing list or cargo details and we will reply with an all-in quotation, usually within one working day.
How long does sea freight to Lagos take?
Port-to-port transit to Lagos is typically 30–38 days; LCL adds consolidation time. We confirm the exact vessel schedule with every booking.
Can you collect cargo from multiple Yiwu suppliers?
Yes — supplier collection across the Yiwu market area is our home advantage. We consolidate, inspect and stuff containers with photo records before sailing.
Do you handle dangerous goods such as lithium batteries?
Yes. We support UN38.3 lithium battery and other Class 9 dangerous goods with proper MSDS review, DG booking and compliant packing — tell us at inquiry stage so we plan the right carrier.
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