Trade Lane Focus
China–Africa Logistics
CNI specialises in connecting Chinese suppliers and exporters with African importers and businesses, managing the operational detail of moving cargo along this specific corridor.
Example Route
China to Ghana, step by step
China
Export origin
Shanghai / Ningbo / Shenzhen / Guangzhou
Origin port
Ocean Freight
Carrier transit
Tema Port, Ghana
Destination port
Final Delivery
Consignee
Routes may vary depending on cargo, destination and carrier availability. This diagram illustrates a representative routing example, not a fixed schedule.
Origin
Chinese export hubs
- Shanghai
- Ningbo-Zhoushan
- Shenzhen (Yantian)
- Guangzhou
Destination
African gateway ports
- Tema, Ghana
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Cotonou, Benin
- Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Lomé, Togo
Why this corridor needs specialists
Shipping between China and Africa involves specific documentation requirements, varying port infrastructure, and routing decisions that differ from more heavily serviced trade lanes. CNI's team focuses specifically on this corridor rather than treating it as one of many global routes.
That focus means clearer expectations on transit timing, more consistent documentation practices, and destination-side coordination with African port agents who understand local clearance processes.
What we coordinate on this lane
- · Booking with carriers operating China–Africa services
- · FCL and LCL consolidation options
- · Export and import documentation
- · Customs coordination support at destination
- · Shipment tracking from origin to final delivery
Ready to move your cargo?
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