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China to Senegal
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Dakar, at the westernmost tip of the African mainland, is Senegal's main port and a common gateway for Mali via the Dakar–Bamako corridor.

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China → Senegal

Route overview
Sea FCL, in transit
30 - 40 days
Air, in transit
6 - 9 days

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  • Import requirement

    Prior import declaration (DPI)

  • Import requirement

    Cargo tracking note (BESC)

  • Import requirement

    ORBUS and GAINDE declarations

  • Common cargo

    General merchandise, textiles, shoes and hats, Building materials, hardware and sanitary ware, Auto parts and motorcycle parts

Short answer

Updated: August 2026

How long is sea freight from China to Senegal, and what should importers watch for?

From China to the port of Dakar, FCL transit is usually 30 to 40 days, mostly via Mediterranean or West African hubs; air freight to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) takes 6 to 9 days. For imports with a FOB value of 500,000 CFA francs or more, and for full containers, the importer must first file a prior import declaration (DPI) through ORBUS. Sea cargo also needs a cargo tracking note (BESC), managed by the Conseil Sénégalais des Chargeurs (COSEC). The customs declaration is filed in GAINDE.

Company profile

Best Africa Logistics

Freight forwarder from China to Africa: sea and air freight door to door with customs clearance, product certificates for your country, and five warehouses in China to combine and store goods.

Core strengths
  • 10+ years China to Africa
  • Sea and air
  • Door to door, customs cleared
What we do
  • Sea freight: full or shared container
  • Air freight to your door
  • Customs clearance
  • Final delivery
Addresses
Shenzhen warehouse
Ground Floor, Building 12, No.8 Tangwei Industrial Ave, Fuhai Subdistrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen 518103, China
Both teams and addresses

Our track record

China-Africa freight experience
10+ years
Customers served in total
2,000+
NigeriaGhanaTogoCôte d'IvoireSenegalMoroccoAlgeriaTunisiaEgyptEthiopiaKenyaTanzaniaSouth AfricaChina

Clearance ports in Senegal

We confirm the port before booking, based on your goods, delivery city and port congestion.

Import ports available in Senegal
PortTypeLocationNotes
Port Autonome de DakarSeaportDakarSenegal's main commercial port; cargo from Asia mostly arrives by transhipment
Dakar–Bamako corridorRoadDakar → BamakoCargo for Mali clears transit in Dakar and continues by road
Blaise Diagne International (DSS)AirportAbout 45 km from central DakarMain air cargo entry point
Destinations in and around Dakar are delivered straight after clearance; for transit to Mali, the road leg's time and cost are priced by delivery city.

Time at sea or in the air, from departure. Customs and port queues are extra; peak season and congestion can add time.

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Compliance

Import requirements in Senegal

Rules change. We check each product by name and HS code before shipping.

  1. Item 01

    Prior import declaration (DPI)

    For imports with a FOB value of 500,000 CFA francs or more, and for full containers, the importer must file a prior import declaration (DPI) through ORBUS before shipment.

  2. Item 02

    Cargo tracking note (BESC)

    Sea cargo to Senegal needs a cargo tracking note (BESC), managed by the Conseil Sénégalais des Chargeurs (COSEC) and validated before the vessel arrives; anything that does not match the bill of lading is rejected.

  3. Item 03

    ORBUS and GAINDE declarations

    ORBUS is Senegal's foreign trade single window. It handles the permits and certificates needed for import and connects to the customs GAINDE declaration system, so clearance documents move online.

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Why Best Africa Logistics

  • Import rules checked first

    • We check Senegal's import rules for each product before shipping, so nothing is missing on arrival

  • Five warehouses in China

    • Shenzhen · Guangzhou · Yiwu · Qingdao · Lianyungang: warehouses near your suppliers, so pickup in China costs less
    • Every step tracked, with early warning of any problem

  • Clear pricing, no hidden fees

    • The quote is the final bill · No surprise storage or inspection charges
    • Full cargo insurance · 10 years in business · Company bank transfers with invoices

Common cargo

Not the full list. Sensitive goods can ship once we check the documents.

  • General merchandise, textiles, shoes and hats
  • Building materials, hardware and sanitary ware
  • Auto parts and motorcycle parts
  • Furniture and household goods
  • Solar equipment, wires and cables
  • Farm machinery and food processing equipment

FAQ: shipping from China to Senegal

What is the difference between Senegal's DPI and BESC?

The DPI is the prior import declaration the Senegalese importer files through ORBUS before shipment, needed for a FOB value of 500,000 CFA francs or more or for a full container. The BESC is the cargo tracking note for sea freight and must be validated before the vessel arrives. Before booking we remind you of both and check them, so the cargo is not delayed in Dakar over a missing document.

Can cargo go on from Dakar to Mali?

Yes. Dakar is one of the ports Mali often uses. After transit formalities in Dakar, cargo travels by road along the Dakar–Bamako corridor to Bamako and other cities. This leg is not included in the sea transit time and is priced by delivery city.

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Lagos warehouse 1
No 2 Henry Carr Street, By Guinness Bus Stop, Ikeja, Lagos State 102212, Nigeria
Lagos warehouse 2
No. 5 Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos State 101233, Nigeria
Head office, China
Ground Floor, Building 12, No.8 Tangwei Industrial Ave, Fuhai Subdistrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen 518103, China
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