Sea freight to Dakar, FCL and LCL
Full containers and groupage into the Port of Dakar from every major origin, with customs clearance and delivery handled by the same team.
- Port
- Port of Dakar · SNDKR
- Equipment
- 20' · 40' · 40'HC · Reefer · OT · FR
- Groupage
- From about 1 m³
- Onward
- Mali · Mauritania · Guinea…
The Port of Dakar is Senegal's main gateway and a key corridor port for Mali. Carriers from Asia, Europe and the Americas call directly or through Mediterranean and West African transhipment hubs.
We book your cargo with the carrier that fits the budget and the deadline, follow it at sea, and have the clearance file ready before the vessel berths. The same coordinator handles the delivery, so nothing is lost between the ship and your warehouse.
What's included
- Booking with major container lines
- Pickup and export clearance at origin (EXW/FCA)
- Container stuffing supervision on request
- Cargo insurance on request
- Customs clearance at the Port of Dakar
- Delivery to door and empty container return
- Bonded transit to Mali and neighbouring countries
Container guide
| Type | Inside L × W × H | Volume | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20' dry | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | ≈ 33 m³ | Heavy goods: tiles, cement, steel, rice |
| 40' dry | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | ≈ 67 m³ | General cargo, furniture, mixed goods |
| 40' high cube | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m | ≈ 76 m³ | Light, bulky goods: textiles, plastics, e-commerce |
| Reefer 20'/40' | Temperature controlled | ≈ 28 / 67 m³ | Food, pharmaceuticals |
| Open top / flat rack | Oversized loading | — | Machinery, vehicles, project cargo |
Dimensions are standard ISO values; exact figures vary slightly by carrier.
How a shipment runs
- Quote
Tell us the cargo
Origin, destination, incoterm, weight and volume. You receive an itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.
- Origin
Pickup & booking
We book space and collect from the supplier, or receive your pre-alert and shipping documents.
- Transit
Main carriage
Sea or air to Dakar. You get the B/L or AWB, vessel or flight details and the ETA.
- Clearance
Customs in Dakar
Declaration, inspection and payment of duties, with a breakdown you can check against the tariff.
- Delivery
Door or onward transit
Delivery in Senegal or road transit to your country, closed with photos and proof of delivery.
Questions
When should I choose a full container instead of groupage?
How long does sea freight take to Dakar?
Do you watch free time and demurrage?
Is cargo insurance included?
Related services
An itemised quote, usually within 24 hours
Tell us the origin, destination and cargo. A coordinator in Dakar replies with a line-by-line price.