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 Cape Verde’s import standards, including compliance with the Instituto Nacional de Qualidade e Metrologia (INAC) regulations and Cape Verde Customs (Alfândegas de Cabo Verde) 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, tourism equipment) with rugged, moisture-resistant and shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., fishing machinery, construction equipment) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea or air.

Port of Praia: The main seaport on Santiago Island, handling over 60% of Cape Verde’s imports, with transit times averaging 30–35 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Praia, Assomada, and southern islands via inter-island ferries, supporting sectors like tourism, fishing, and retail.

Port of Mindelo: A major port on São Vicente Island, with transit times of 31–36 days, ideal for shipments to Mindelo, São Vicente, and northern islands.

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 Cape Verde.

CIF Cape Verde: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Praia, Port of Mindelo, Nelson Mandela International Airport, or Cesária Évora Airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Praia, Mindelo, Assomada).

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).

Cape Verdean Import Requirements:

Tourism Equipment to Praia: A hotel chain in Praia sourced 280+ items from 4 Chinese cities (Guangzhou, Foshan, Yiwu, Shenzhen), including furniture, electronics, and hospitality supplies. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Praia in a 40ft container, and coordinated delivery to their new resort. The shipment arrived in 33 days, saving 30% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Fishing Machinery to Mindelo: A fishing cooperative in Mindelo needed refrigeration units from Qingdao, nets from Ningbo, and boat engines from Shanghai. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Mindelo in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their harbor. The shipment cleared Cape Verde Customs in 2 days, arriving 34 days after pickup—meeting the fishing season deadline.

Urgent Medical Supplies to Assomada: A healthcare clinic required vaccines from Beijing and medical kits from Yiwu for rural health centers in Assomada. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Nelson Mandela International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 9 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 Cape Verde’s tourism and fishing sectors.

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

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines, airlines, and local transporters, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major Cape Verdean islands.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit to Cape Verde’s island network.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE), Euro (EUR), US Dollar (USD), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

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