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China to Togo
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Lomé is a deep-water port with direct calls from Asia, and a common sea outlet for Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali.

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China → Togo

Route overview
Sea FCL, in transit
30 - 38 days
Air, in transit
6 - 9 days

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  • Import requirement

    Cargo tracking note (BESC / ECTN)

  • Import requirement

    GUCE single window declaration

  • Import requirement

    Transit declaration and guarantee

  • Common cargo

    General merchandise, textiles, shoes and hats, Building materials, hardware and sanitary ware, Motorcycle and auto parts

Short answer

Updated: August 2026

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

From China to the port of Lomé, FCL transit is usually 30 to 38 days; air freight to Lomé Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (LFW) takes 6 to 9 days. Sea cargo to Togo needs a cargo tracking note (BESC, also called ECTN), managed by the Conseil National des Chargeurs Togolais (CNCT) and validated before the vessel arrives. Import declarations are filed online through Togo's foreign trade single window (GUCE). Cargo for Burkina Faso or Niger completes transit formalities in Lomé and continues inland by road.

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 Togo

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

Import ports available in Togo
PortTypeLocationNotes
Port Autonome de LoméSeaportLoméWest African deep-water port with direct mainline calls from Asia and a regional transhipment hub
Lomé Container Terminal (LCT)Container terminalLomé port areaDeep-water container terminal inside the port, handling large transhipment volumes
Lomé inland transit corridorRoadLomé → Ouagadougou, NiameyCargo for Burkina Faso and Niger clears transit in Lomé and continues by road
Gnassingbé Eyadéma International (LFW)AirportLoméMain air cargo entry point
For destinations in Burkina Faso, Niger and other landlocked countries, cargo can transit through Lomé; 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 Togo

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

  1. Item 01

    Cargo tracking note (BESC / ECTN)

    Sea cargo to Togo needs a cargo tracking note, managed by the Conseil National des Chargeurs Togolais (CNCT) and validated before the vessel arrives. The application needs the bill of lading, commercial invoice and freight details; anything that does not match the bill of lading is rejected.

  2. Item 02

    GUCE single window declaration

    Togo's foreign trade single window is run by SEGUCE. Import declaration, duty payment and release are handled online in one place, with the customs declaration filed in SYDONIA World.

  3. Item 03

    Transit declaration and guarantee

    Transit cargo for Burkina Faso or Niger through Lomé needs a transit declaration and a guarantee. Customs monitors it electronically on the road, and import clearance is done in the destination country.

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Why Best Africa Logistics

  • Import rules checked first

    • We check Togo'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
  • Motorcycle and auto parts
  • Furniture and household goods
  • Solar equipment, wires and cables
  • Machinery (including transit to landlocked countries)

FAQ: shipping from China to Togo

When is the Togo cargo tracking note (BESC) done?

The cargo tracking note is usually applied for after sailing and before the vessel reaches Lomé, using the bill of lading, commercial invoice and freight details, and it must be validated before arrival. After booking we remind you of the timing and check that the bill of lading and tracking note match, so the cargo is not held at the port over a document mismatch.

Can cargo go on from Lomé to Burkina Faso or Niger?

Yes. Lomé is a port both landlocked countries often use. After the transit declaration and guarantee in Lomé, cargo continues by road to Ouagadougou, Niamey and other cities. The road leg is not included in the sea transit time and is priced by delivery city.

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Business hours
Mon to Sun, 2:00 - 17:00 Lagos time (WAT)
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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