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 the DRC’s import standards, including compliance with the Institut Congolais de Normalisation (ICN) regulations and DRC Customs (Douanes du Congo) 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 Indian Ocean, African ports, or via air routes.

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

Matadi Port (DRC): The country’s main inland port on the Congo River, with transit times averaging 38–43 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. From Matadi, goods are transported via river or road to Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, and other major cities, supporting sectors like mining, agriculture, and construction.

Durban Port (South Africa): A key gateway for southern DRC, with transit times of 40–45 days, followed by road transport to Lubumbashi and Katanga province—critical for the mining industry.

Dar es Salaam Port (Tanzania): An alternative route for eastern DRC, with transit times of 36–41 days, ideal for shipments to Goma and Bukavu.

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 the DRC.

CIF Democratic Republic of Congo: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Matadi Port, Durban Port (for onward transport), Dar es Salaam Port (for onward transport), N’Djili International Airport, or Lubumbashi International Airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Goma).

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

DRC Import Requirements:

Mining Equipment to Lubumbashi: A mining company in Lubumbashi sourced 420+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Ningbo, Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Yiwu), including drilling machinery, crushers, and safety gear. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 5 days, shipped via CIF terms to Durban Port in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to their mine site. The shipment arrived in 42 days, saving 35% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Agricultural Tools to Kinshasa: A farming cooperative in Kinshasa needed tractors from Shandong, irrigation systems from Zhejiang, and cassava processing equipment from Guangdong. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Matadi Port in an LCL container, and arranged river transport to Kinshasa. The shipment cleared DRC Customs in 3 days, arriving 40 days after pickup—meeting the planting season deadline.

Urgent Medical Supplies to Goma: A healthcare NGO required vaccines from Beijing and medical kits from Yiwu for rural clinics in Goma. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to N’Djili International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated overland delivery to Goma. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 11 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 the DRC’s mining and agricultural sectors.

ECCAS Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) regulations, ensuring clients maximize tariff savings and streamline cross-border transport.

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

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit to the DRC via complex regional routes.

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

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