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 Ivory Coast’s import standards, including compliance with the Institut Ivoirien de Normalisation (IINORM) regulations and Ivory Coast Customs (Douanes de Côte d’Ivoire) 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, cocoa processing equipment) with rugged, moisture-resistant and shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., construction machinery, agricultural tools) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea or air.

Port of Abidjan: West Africa’s busiest port, handling over 80% of Ivory Coast’s imports, with transit times averaging 30–35 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, and inland regions via efficient road and rail networks, supporting sectors like cocoa processing, construction, and retail.

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 Ivory Coast.

CIF Ivory Coast: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Abidjan or Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké).

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).

Ivorian Import Requirements:

Cocoa Processing Equipment to Abidjan: A cocoa cooperative in Abidjan sourced 320+ items from 5 Chinese cities (Ningbo, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Yiwu), including roasting machines, packaging equipment, and quality testing tools. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 5 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Abidjan in a 40ft container, and coordinated delivery to their processing facility. The shipment arrived in 33 days, saving 32% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Construction Materials to Yamoussoukro: A construction firm in Yamoussoukro needed steel structures from Tianjin, cement from Shandong, and roofing materials from Foshan for a government building project. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Abidjan in an LCL container, and arranged road transport to the site. The shipment cleared Ivory Coast Customs in 2 days, arriving 35 days after pickup—meeting the project’s phase deadline.

Urgent Medical Supplies to Bouaké: A healthcare organization required medical kits from Yiwu and diagnostic equipment from Shenzhen for rural clinics in Bouaké. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 9 days—critical for addressing healthcare gaps.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Ivory Coast’s cocoa industry and infrastructure development.

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 Ivorian cities.

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

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

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