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When shipping freight to Africa, you will need to transport the goods via air, road, rail, ocean or sea. Perhaps you will want to use a combination of transport modes in order to take advantage of the benefits each method brings. This is known as intermodal transport.

Freight companies in Africa base their reputation on how quickly, efficiently and safely they can move consignments. Be sure to choose a company that is bonded, insured, and licensed by the appropriate authorities. Fill out our quick form above and you'll receive up to 5 free quotes from freight companies who can ship items to Africa.

For your international freight to Africa, please select from the following destination countries:

Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Ivory Coast
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Reunion (Fr.)
Rwanda
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
St. Helena
St. Tome and Principe
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Western Sahara
Zaire
Zambia
Zimbabwe

What to consider when looking for International Freight to Africa:
Freight companies in Africa should be judged based on their quotes, prices, level of service, qualifications, shipping insurance, professionalism and international shipping networks.

Perhaps you will decide to use a freight forwarder in Africa because they often provide more freight services than a traditional air freight or truck freight company. International freight forwarders act as agents to guide you throughout the entire shipping process. They coordinate each method of transit required and handle all the documentation needed. Some third-party logistics providers in Africa can also package, label and/or store goods if necessary.

Every freight company in Africa needs to consider the fact that a combination of transport modes will allow them to be more flexible and offer better service, which translates into cost savings and referral business. If you are sending Full Container Loads (FCLs) of freight to Africa then you probably have a lot of goods to move. In this case, ocean freight transport might be the best mode for you. Check to see if the freight company in Africa can pick up the containers from your warehouse, factory or nearby port. On the other hand, if you don't have enough goods to fill up an entire container, you will need to share it with other people or business who want to move freight to Africa. This is a Less Than Container Load (LCL). In this case, it's wise for you to ask the freight company in Africa if it will do the packing for you. If they won't then you should find a freight forwarder in Africa who is willing and able to arrange your products on a pallet and consolidate the shipment.

Freight companies in Africa will issue a bill of lading which lists the contents of the shipment, fees, and outlines the limits of liability and procedures concerning transfer instructions and claims. This formal contract is not a document of title to the goods, rather, it specifies who the consignor and consignee is, as well as all the charges involved. Be sure to keep your bill of lading in a safe place, because you will also need to show this document to obtain insurance for the freight you are sending to Africa.