Ocean Freight & Logistics
Connecting China to Africa through reliable ocean freight
CNI – China Network International provides professional ocean freight forwarding and logistics solutions connecting businesses across China, Africa and international markets.
13+
Years of Operation
40+
Trade Lane Combinations
18
Ports Served Across China & Africa
120,000+
TEUs Coordinated to Date*
*Figures reflect cumulative container volumes coordinated through CNI's carrier and agency network since 2011. Provided as a general indicator of operating scale.
About CNI
A freight forwarder built around the China–Africa trade lane
CNI – China Network International is an ocean freight forwarding and logistics company connecting exporters in China with importers across Africa and other international markets. We coordinate FCL and LCL shipments, container consolidation, documentation and customs support from a single point of contact.
Our operations team works directly with carriers and port agents at key Chinese export hubs and African gateway ports, giving shippers a partner who understands the operational detail of this specific trade corridor.
More about CNICore Services
End-to-end freight solutions built for the China–Africa corridor
Why Choose CNI
Operational focus, not just booking capacity
Dependable Coordination
Every shipment is tracked against its planned schedule so issues are caught early, not after the fact.
China–Africa Specialists
Our team focuses specifically on this corridor, understanding its documentation and routing realities.
Clear Timelines
We communicate realistic transit expectations rather than promises we can't consistently keep.
Responsive Support
A logistics team you can reach directly for updates, documentation and shipment questions.
Trade Lane Focus
China–Africa logistics, in detail
From origin ports including Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen and Guangzhou to destination gateways such as Tema, Lagos, Cotonou, Abidjan and Lomé, CNI manages the operational detail of moving cargo along this corridor.
Explore China–Africa Logistics- China (export hub)
- Shanghai · Ningbo · Shenzhen · Guangzhou
- Ocean Freight
- Carrier-operated vessel transit
- Africa (destination port)
- Tema · Lagos · Cotonou · Abidjan · Lomé
- Final Delivery
Routes may vary depending on cargo, destination and carrier availability.
Logistics Network
Key ports and gateways across China and Africa
Guangzhou, China
Headquarters & main operations office
CNI OfficeShenzhen, China
Export documentation & booking support
CNI OfficeNingbo, China
Origin port coordination (Ningbo-Zhoushan Port)
CNI OfficeShanghai, China
Origin port coordination & carrier liaison
Tema, Ghana
Regional office & destination port coordination
CNI OfficeLagos, Nigeria
Destination port coordination (Apapa Port)
CNI OfficeClient Feedback
Trusted by shippers moving cargo across the China–Africa corridor
“CNI kept us informed at every stage of our FCL shipment from Ningbo to Tema. The tracking updates matched what actually happened at the port.”
Operations Manager
A&L Distribution Co.,Ltd, Ghana
“We consolidate several smaller orders each month and CNI's LCL service has made that far more manageable than handling each shipment separately.”
Procurement Lead
Union Trading Group, Nigeria
“Documentation was prepared correctly and on time, which made customs coordination on our end considerably smoother.”
Logistics Coordinator
Jiang Manufacturing, Guangdong
FCL, or Full Container Load, means your cargo has exclusive use of an entire shipping container. It is typically the better option once your cargo volume is large enough to fill (or nearly fill) a container on its own.
Ready to move your cargo?
Tell us about your shipment and our logistics team will prepare a freight quote tailored to your route, cargo type and timeline.