About CNI
An international freight forwarder built around one trade corridor
CNI – China Network International is a freight forwarding and logistics company focused on connecting businesses across China, Africa and global markets.
Our story
Founded in 2011, CNI began by coordinating small consolidated shipments between southern China and West Africa. Over time, that focus grew into a full freight forwarding operation covering FCL, LCL, documentation, customs coordination and cargo tracking.
Today, CNI operates from a headquarters office in Guangzhou, China, with a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria, supported by an agency network at additional ports across both regions.
15+
Years of Operation
80+
Employees Across Offices
2
Staffed Offices (China & Ghana)
5+
Carrier Partnerships
What We Stand For
Our values
Reliability
Consistent sailings, proactive updates and dependable transit planning across every trade lane we serve.
Transparency
Clear documentation, honest timelines and status updates you can verify at any point in the shipment lifecycle.
Professionalism
Experienced freight forwarding staff who understand FCL, LCL, customs coordination and cross-border compliance.
Customer Service
A dedicated logistics team available to answer questions before, during and after your shipment moves.
Efficiency
Optimised routing and container consolidation designed to reduce cost and transit friction for your cargo.
Global Connectivity
An agency and carrier network spanning major Chinese export hubs and key African import gateways.
Standards
Certifications & frameworks
- FIATA-affiliated Freight Forwarding Practices*
- AEO-aligned Customs Coordination Standards*
- ISO 9001-aligned Quality Management Process*
- IMO Dangerous Goods Handling Awareness*
Network
Carrier partner network
- COSCO Shipping Lines (partner network)
- OOCL (partner network)
- CMA CGM (partner network)
- Maersk (partner network)
- PIL – Pacific International Lines (partner network)
Carrier names refer to independent shipping lines within CNI's booking network and do not imply ownership, endorsement or an exclusive partnership with those companies.
Want to know more about working with CNI?
Our team is happy to walk through how we can support your specific shipping needs.