Shipping to sub-Saharan Africa. From Nigeria to South Africa, with checks before loading.
South of the Sahara goods arrive by sea and air, and many countries require checks before departure. We ship machinery, spare parts and industrial products, preparing documents and customs in Brescia.
Answers to the most common questions.
Which sub-Saharan African countries do you ship to?
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast and the other countries in the area, by sea and air.
What is the conformity certificate some African countries require?
It is a document issued before loading by a body appointed by the destination country, certifying that the product complies with local standards. Without it the goods are not cleared.
Do you ship urgent spare parts to Africa?
Yes, by air as IATA cargo agents, with export customs prepared in Brescia.
What must be prepared before shipping to Africa?
Conformity certificates before departure
Several African countries, including Nigeria and Kenya, require for many product categories a certificate of conformity issued before loading by a body appointed by their authorities. Without it the goods stay in port or are rejected. The check concerns the product, so it must be started while the goods are still at the plant.
Cargo tracking documents
Various West and Central African countries require an electronic cargo tracking document, to be obtained before the vessel arrives. It must be requested in good time with the bill of lading details: if missing, penalties apply at destination. We tell you whether the destination requires it.
Sea for volume, air for urgency
Machinery, plant and materials travel in containers, or in the hold when oversized. Spare parts keeping a line or site at a standstill go by air. As IATA cargo agents we arrange both and often combine them in the same project.
Packing and insurance
Journeys are long, with hot and humid climates and several handlings. Sturdy packing, moisture protection and ISPM 15 compliant wood are needed. For valuable goods we offer All Risks insurance on the real value.
