Guangdong: Guangzhou (wholesale markets), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (textiles), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (machinery).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (auto parts).

West China: Chengdu (electronics), Chongqing (appliances).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet Benin’s import standards, including compliance with the Agence Béninoise de Normalisation et de Contrôle Qualité (ABNQ) regulations and Benin Customs (Douanes du Bénin) requirements.

Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the transit across the Atlantic Ocean or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, medical supplies) with rugged, moisture-resistant and shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., agricultural machinery, construction equipment) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea or air.

Port of Cotonou: The country’s primary seaport, handling over 95% of Benin’s imports and serving as a gateway to landlocked West African nations, with transit times averaging 30–35 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and northern regions via road networks, supporting sectors like agriculture, retail, and manufacturing.

Port of Parakou: An inland port on the Niger River, with transit times of 32–37 days (via Port of Cotonou + river transport), ideal for shipments to northern Benin and Niger.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers, inspect goods, and prepare them for collection.

FOB Guangzhou: We deliver goods to Guangzhou port or airport, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel or aircraft—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to Benin.

CIF Benin: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Cotonou, Port of Parakou (via Cotonou), or Cadjehoun Airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Parakou).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreements).

Beninese Import Requirements:

Textiles & Apparel to Cotonou: A retail chain in Cotonou sourced 380+ items from 5 Chinese cities (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Yiwu, Hangzhou, Qingdao), including fabrics, ready-to-wear clothing, and accessories. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Cotonou in a 40ft container, and coordinated delivery to their stores. The shipment arrived in 33 days, saving 32% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Agricultural Machinery to Parakou: A farming cooperative in Parakou needed tractors from Shandong, rice milling equipment from Zhejiang, and irrigation systems from Guangdong. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Cotonou in an LCL container, and arranged river transport to Parakou. The shipment cleared Benin Customs in 2 days, arriving 34 days after pickup—meeting the planting season deadline.

Urgent Medical Supplies to Porto-Novo: A healthcare clinic required vaccines from Beijing and medical kits from Shenzhen for rural health centers in Porto-Novo. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Cadjehoun Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 8 days—critical for their immunization campaign.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Benin’s retail and agricultural sectors.

ECOWAS Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regulations, ensuring clients maximize tariff savings and streamline regional distribution.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines, airlines, and local transporters, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major Beninese cities, including remote rural areas.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit to Benin.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including West African CFA Franc (XOF), US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

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Email: sales8@blshipping.com

Website: www.blshipping.com

Office: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China (Post Code: 510555)