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 Somalia’s import standards, including compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and customs protocols.
Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the long-haul transit across the Indian Ocean or via air routes.
Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, medical supplies) with rugged, shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., construction equipment, agricultural machinery) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea or air.
Port of Mogadishu: The country’s main maritime hub, handling a significant portion of imports, with transit times averaging 30–35 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Mogadishu and surrounding regions.
Port of Berbera: A strategic port in Somaliland, transit times of 32–37 days from Guangzhou, ideal for goods destined for northern Somalia.
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 Somalia.
CIF Somalia: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to your chosen Somali port or airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Kismayo).
Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations).
Somali Import Requirements:
Relevant import permits (where applicable) for regulated goods.
Product-specific documentation (e.g., health certificates for medical supplies, safety certifications for machinery).
English or Arabic-language documentation (invoices, packing lists) with detailed product descriptions to meet customs standards.
Duty payment (we provide upfront estimates, with rates varying by product category—humanitarian and essential goods may qualify for reduced tariffs).
Humanitarian Aid to Mogadishu: An international relief organization sourced 350+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Guangzhou, Yiwu, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Tianjin), including food supplies, tents, and medical kits. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 5 days, shipped via CIF terms in a 40ft container to Port of Mogadishu, and coordinated with local partners for distribution. The shipment arrived in 33 days, saving 31% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.
Construction Materials to Hargeisa: A construction firm operating in Hargeisa needed steel bars from Shanghai, cement from Shandong, and building tools from Guangzhou. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Berbera in an LCL container, and arranged inland transport to Hargeisa. The shipment cleared customs in 3 days, arriving 36 days after pickup—meeting the project’s phase deadline.
Urgent Medical Supplies to Kismayo: A healthcare organization required specialized medical equipment from Shenzhen and protective gear from Beijing for hospitals in Kismayo. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Aden Adde International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 11 days—critical for addressing healthcare emergencies.
Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Somalia’s logistics needs.
Regional Logistics Knowledge: Trusted partnerships for inland transport from ports and airports to key Somali cities, ensuring reliable delivery even in complex conditions.
Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines and airlines, we ensure secure and timely transport via sea or air.
Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit to Somalia.
Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).
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