Shipping from China to Togo

Sea Freight Service

Sea freight is the most cost-effective method for large shipments and bulky goods.
Main Chinese Ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen
Main Port in Togo: Port of Lomé – Togo’s deep-water, container-friendly seaport and one of West Africa’s key transshipment hubs.
Nearby Alternative Ports: Tema (Ghana), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Cotonou (Benin) for regional connections.
Transit Time: China → Lomé: 30–40 days depending on shipping line and transshipment stops.
Options:
FCL (Full Container Load) – for large shipments
LCL (Less than Container Load) – for smaller shipments
Breakbulk and Ro-Ro – for oversized machinery, vehicles, and heavy equipment

Air Freight Service

Air freight is ideal for urgent shipments, high-value goods, and perishable products.
Main Chinese Airports: Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Beijing Capital (PEK), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Shenzhen Bao’an (SZX), Hong Kong International (HKG)
Main Airport in Togo: Lomé-Tokoin Airport (LFW) – the primary cargo airport for Togo, handling general cargo and perishable goods.
Nearby Alternative Hubs: Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC, Ghana), Abidjan Félix Houphouët-Boigny Airport (ABJ, Ivory Coast) for regional cargo connections.
Transit Time: 4–8 days (airport-to-airport) + 1–2 days customs clearance and delivery.
Suitable For: Electronics, textiles, machinery, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, and perishable products.

Rail and Multimodal Transport Service

While Togo has limited rail infrastructure, multimodal logistics solutions can integrate sea freight with regional rail networks:
Cargo arrives at Port of Lomé, then transported by road or rail to inland West African destinations.
Rail links connect Lomé to northern Togo and neighboring countries such as Burkina Faso, providing access to landlocked markets.
Transit Time: Sea + inland rail: 32–45 days depending on routing.