Africa FREIGHT FORWARDING SERVICES

 Our sea and air freight services include part load (LCL), full load (FCL) and all air freight for commercial and general public clients.

Rose Freight Logistics also provide a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) service. This is a method of loading and unloading the cargo in which it is driven onto and off the transportation using a ramp.

We can arrange ex-works and FOB shipments depending on our client’s requirements. Our specialised breakbulk team can arrange ex-works and FOB shipments for all larger out-of-gauge cargo. We can arrange any type of air freight shipping on a door-to-door basis, whether your shipment is of utmost urgency or it requires a full charter of an aircraft.

 The freight rate determines how much it will cost to transport cargo from one point to another. The total cost is influenced by a range of factors:

• The mode of freight transport you use: ocean, air, rail, or road.
• The amount you are shipping.
• Which shipping port you are transporting from.
• The demand and time of the year.
• Fuels costs.
• Whether the shipment is door-to-door or port-to-port

 It can be difficult for companies to navigate the complexities of the customs clearance process, which is why offloading this responsibility to a freight forwarder is ideal for many. Despite this, some of the documents needed will still be your responsibility, you may need the following including:

• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin
• Commercial Invoice
• Letter of Credit

Other documents may be necessary depending on the type of goods you are transporting. Failure to organise the necessary documents in time will result in the delay of your shipment arriving.

 Africa is an important continent for global shipping and freight forwarding. Its strategic location between Asia, Europe, and the USA makes it ideal, with many major shipping routes such as the Suez Canal, which connects Europe and Asia, and the Cape of Good Hope, which connects Asia and the USA. Africa also has many rich natural resources, such as oil, gas, minerals, and agricultural products. These resources are in high demand worldwide, and their transportation requires efficient shipping and freight forwarding services.

Some of the most significant shipping ports include:

Port of Tangier-Med, Morocco: This is the largest port in Africa in terms of container traffic and serves as a major transhipment hub for cargo heading to Europe, Asia, and the USA.

Port Said, Egypt: Situated at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal, Port Said is a key hub for shipping between Asia and Europe.

Durban Port, South Africa: This is the largest port in Africa in terms of total cargo volume.

Port of Lagos, Nigeria: This is one of the busiest ports in Africa, handling a significant amount of the country’s trade.

Port of Mombasa, Kenya: The largest port in East Africa and serves as a gateway to landlocked countries in the region.

Port of Djibouti, Djibouti: Strategically located at the entrance to the Red Sea, serving as a gateway to landlocked countries in East Africa.

Port of Algiers, Algeria: The largest port in Algeria and a key hub for shipping in North Africa.

Port of Tema, Ghana: This is the largest port in Ghana and a key hub for shipping in West Africa.