A 25 kg carton of electronics from China
Dense cargo, so it bills on its actual weight rather than its size.
$275.00
Air Freight · 25.00 kg billed
- Air Freight freight
- $275.00
Arrives around 05 Nov 2026.
The tariff
One published rate, not a negotiation
The same price for everybody, on every lane we run. These figures come straight from the rates our calculator quotes from — there is no second, better price behind them.
What we charge
Rates are all-inclusive of customs clearance at destination. Import duty and taxes levied by the Ghana Revenue Authority are separate and payable by you.
| Service | Route | Charged on | Transit | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Freight | China → Ghana | Per chargeable kilogram | 7–14 days | $11.00 per kg |
| Air Freight | Dubai / UAE → Ghana | Per chargeable kilogram | 5–10 days | $11.00 per kg |
| Sea Freight (LCL) | China → Ghana | Per cubic metre (CBM) 1 CBM minimum, then pro-rata | 45–60 days | $210.00 per CBM |
| Sea Freight (LCL) | Dubai / UAE → Ghana | Per cubic metre (CBM) 1 CBM minimum, then pro-rata | 30–45 days | $210.00 per CBM |
Vehicle Shipping — quoted individually
A vehicle's condition, whether it runs and whether it can roll on and off a vessel move the price far more than its dimensions do. We would rather look at it and give you a figure that holds than publish a rate that moves later.
Request a vehicle quoteWhat that looks like in practice
Three real consignments, priced by the calculator just now.
A 3 CBM consignment of furniture from China
Bulky and light — the case sea freight exists for.
$630.00
Sea Freight (LCL) · 3.00 CBM billed
- Sea Freight (LCL) freight
- $630.00
Arrives around 08 Jan 2027.
A single 0.4 CBM carton from Dubai
Below the minimum, so it bills at 1 CBM. Worth seeing before you book.
$210.00
Sea Freight (LCL) · 1.00 CBM billed
- Sea Freight (LCL) freight
- $210.00
Billed at the 1 CBM minimum rather than your 0.40 CBM, as small consignments still require a full booking, customs entry and handling at both ends.
Arrives around 18 Dec 2026.
Included in the rate
- Customs clearance at destination Kotoka for air, Tema for sea. We handle the entry.
- Consolidation at origin Your goods are received, checked and loaded at our warehouse.
- Freight The movement itself, whichever service you chose.
- Door delivery in Ghana Nationwide, to the address you give us.
- Tracking A number you can share, updated at every handover.
Charged separately
- Import duty and taxes Levied by the Ghana Revenue Authority on the value of your goods, not by us. We confirm the amount before your goods arrive.
- Insurance 1.5% Percentage of the declared value, covering loss and damage in transit.
Rates in force on 16 Oct 2026. A rate change never alters a shipment already booked — you keep the price you were quoted.
Questions about price
How much does it cost?
Air freight is $11 per chargeable kilogram, and sea freight is $210 per cubic metre, from both China and Dubai to Ghana. Both rates include customs clearance. Vehicles are priced individually because condition and size vary too much for a fixed rate.
What is 'chargeable weight' for air freight?
The greater of the actual weight and the volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is length × width × height in centimetres divided by 6000. Aircraft run out of space before they run out of lift, so a large light consignment is charged for the room it occupies. If your goods are bulky, sea freight is usually far cheaper.
What is a CBM, and what if my shipment is less than one?
A CBM is a cubic metre — length × width × height in metres. Sea freight is billed at $210 per CBM with a one CBM minimum, then pro-rata above that. So 0.6 CBM is billed as 1 CBM, and 2.4 CBM is billed as 2.4. The minimum exists because even a small consignment needs a full booking, a customs entry and handling at both ends.
Which is cheaper, air or sea?
It depends entirely on your cargo. As a rough guide, sea wins on anything bulky or over about 20 kg, and air wins on small dense items where the waiting time matters. Enter your consignment in the calculator and you will see both prices side by side.
Is customs clearance included?
Clearance is included in the published rates. Import duty and taxes levied by the Ghana Revenue Authority are separate and payable by you — we tell you what is owed before the goods land, so there is no surprise at the port.
What can I not ship?
Cash, weapons, narcotics, counterfeit goods, live animals and anything prohibited under Ghanaian import law. Batteries, liquids, chemicals and aerosols are restricted and need to be declared before booking — some can travel by sea but not by air.