From Shanghai to Pointe Noire, Congo Ocean Freight 20GP 40GP 40HC 45HC China Import and Export
As a leading freight forwarder and logistics service provider in China, Betterluck Shipping (Guangzhou) Limited specializes in offering professional ocean freight services from Shanghai to Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo. We focus on 20GP, 40GP, 40HC, and 45HC container shipping for China import and export businesses, committed to delivering best services, cheapest prices, and fast delivery for all kinds of made in China goods. With our global logistics network and rich industry experience, we realize seamless cargo global transportation, helping enterprises of all sizes smoothly connect the Chinese market with Pointe Noire and the whole Congo region.
Shanghai Port, as the world's busiest container port, boasts advanced infrastructure, efficient operation efficiency and convenient transportation links, which provides a solid foundation for our ocean freight services from Shanghai to Pointe Noire. Pointe Noire Port (CGPNR) is the largest seaport in the Republic of the Congo and a key hub for import and export trade in Central Africa, undertaking most of the country's foreign trade cargo throughput. We have established stable cooperative relations with major shipping companies (MAERSK, CMA CGM, MSC, etc.) and local agents in Pointe Noire, ensuring that your cargo can enjoy smooth transit, timely delivery and hassle-free customs clearance throughout the whole shipping process.
Our Core Services: Shanghai to Pointe Noire Ocean Freight (20GP/40GP/40HC/45HC)
We provide comprehensive ocean freight solutions from Shanghai to Pointe Noire, covering full container load (FCL) shipping for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC, and 45HC containers. Whether you are exporting made in China products from Shanghai to Pointe Noire or importing goods from Pointe Noire to Shanghai, our customized services will meet your diverse logistics needs. Our services cover every link of ocean freight, including space booking, cargo collection, warehousing, loading, customs clearance, sea transportation, destination port handling, and door-to-door delivery (optional).
1. Container Type Details for Shanghai-Pointe Noire Shipping
Choosing the right container type is crucial for cost control and cargo safety. We provide four mainstream container types for Shanghai to Pointe Noire ocean freight, and our professional team will help you select the most suitable one according to your cargo characteristics (volume, weight, type, etc.):
20GP (20-foot General Purpose Container): The most commonly used container type, with an internal volume of about 33 cubic meters and a maximum payload of about 21 tons. Suitable for small-batch goods, such as electronics, textiles, daily necessities, and mechanical parts. It is the most cost-effective choice for small and medium-sized enterprises with limited cargo volume.
40GP (40-foot General Purpose Container): Internal volume of about 67 cubic meters and maximum payload of about 26 tons. It can carry twice the volume of 20GP containers, suitable for large-batch goods, such as furniture, building materials, and bulk commodities. It is widely used in large-scale import and export trade, with higher cost performance for large-volume goods.
40HC (40-foot High Cube Container): Also known as 40-foot high container, with an internal height 30cm higher than 40GP (internal volume about 76 cubic meters) and maximum payload of about 25 tons. Suitable for light and bulky goods, such as clothing, foam products, and large-sized mechanical accessories that do not exceed the weight limit.
45HC (45-foot High Cube Container): The largest mainstream container type, with an internal volume of about 86 cubic meters and a maximum payload of about 27 tons. Suitable for ultra-large-volume goods, such as bulk textiles, industrial raw materials, and large-scale equipment parts (after disassembly). It can significantly reduce the unit transportation cost for goods with extremely large volume.
2. Key Service Highlights for Shanghai-Pointe Noire Ocean Freight
We integrate high-quality logistics resources to create a one-stop ocean freight service system from Shanghai to Pointe Noire, with the following key highlights:
Full-process cargo tracking: Provide real-time cargo tracking service through our official website or customer service team, allowing you to grasp the location and status of your goods (loading, sailing, arrival at port, customs clearance, delivery) at any time.
Flexible cargo collection: Support door-to-door cargo collection in Shanghai and surrounding areas, and also accept cargo delivery to our designated warehouse in Shanghai. We provide temporary warehousing, sorting, and packaging services to ensure cargo safety before shipment.
Customized solutions: According to your cargo type, volume, shipping time, and budget, provide personalized logistics solutions, including FCL shipping, combined transportation (sea + land), and emergency shipping services.
Professional document processing: Our team is proficient in the document requirements for China-Congo import and export trade, helping you sort out and verify all necessary documents to ensure smooth customs clearance at both ports.
Core Advantages of Betterluck Shipping for This Route
Compared with other freight forwarders in the market, our Shanghai to Pointe Noire ocean freight service has obvious advantages in price, timeliness, service quality and resource integration, which can bring you a more cost-effective and worry-free logistics experience.
1. Cheapest Prices with Transparent Quotation
We are committed to providing the most competitive shipping cost for our customers. By signing long-term strategic cooperation agreements with major shipping companies (MAERSK, CMA CGM, MSC, etc.), we have obtained preferential space and price resources for the Shanghai-Pointe Noire route. We optimize the shipping cost by reasonably arranging container loading and integrating cargo resources, and ensure that there are no hidden fees in the quotation process. The quotation includes sea freight, port fees, handling fees, customs declaration fees, etc., and you can clearly understand every cost detail. For long-term cooperative customers, we provide more preferential price policies and flexible payment terms.
2. Fast Delivery with Stable Sailing Schedules
Timeliness is the core demand of international trade, and we always take fast delivery as an important service goal. We have optimized the shipping route from Shanghai to Pointe Noire, providing direct shipping services with stable sailing schedules. Normally, the transit time for ocean freight from Shanghai to Pointe Noire is about 35-40 days (subject to actual sailing conditions). We have fixed sailing schedules every week (sailing every Monday and Thursday, cut-off time 3 days before sailing), ensuring that your goods can be shipped on time. In addition, our professional team handles all procedures efficiently, including space booking, customs declaration, and port operations, to avoid unnecessary delays and ensure that your goods arrive at Pointe Noire Port on time.
3. Best Services with Professional Team Support
Our team is composed of professional logistics experts with more than 8 years of experience in Shanghai-Pointe Noire ocean freight and China import and export business. All team members are proficient in English and French (official language of the Republic of the Congo), and are familiar with the shipping rules, customs clearance policies, and local logistics conditions of both China and the Congo. We provide one-stop services from pre-shipping consultation, document review, cargo collection, to post-shipping follow-up. Before inquiry, we will remind you of relevant precautions, including ensuring smooth customs clearance at the destination port and preparing necessary documents. Our customer service team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and solve your problems in a timely manner. Whether you encounter problems in document preparation, customs clearance, or cargo tracking, we will provide professional solutions quickly.
4. Global Cargo Coverage with Made-in-China Advantages
We focus on the transportation of made in China goods, covering various product categories such as electronics, textiles, machinery and equipment, furniture, building materials, daily necessities, and agricultural products. These made in China products are popular in the Congo market, and we have rich experience in handling the transportation of these goods. In addition to ocean freight, we also provide supporting services such asairfreight, aircargo, customs clearance, and inland transportation in the Congo, realizing seamless connection between Shanghai and Pointe Noire, and even the whole Congo region. Our global logistics network covers more than 100 countries and regions, which can meet your multi-route and multi-modal transportation needs for cargo global transportation.
Shanghai to Pointe Noire Ocean Freight Operation Process
To help you understand the whole shipping process clearly, we have sorted out the standard operation process for Shanghai to Pointe Noire ocean freight (20GP/40GP/40HC/45HC), which is simple and transparent, allowing you to grasp the progress of your goods at every step:
Inquiry and Quotation: Contact our sales team with your cargo information, including supplier contact information, packing list, proforma invoice, cargo photos, packaging method, photos after packaging, real MSDS data consistent with the actual goods, shipping time and special requirements. Our team will provide you with a detailed and transparent quotation within 24 hours, and recommend the most suitable container type and shipping plan according to your cargo characteristics.
Booking Confirmation: After you confirm the quotation and container type, we will immediately book space with the shipping company and issue a booking confirmation (SO) to you. We will inform you of the cut-off time (closing time for cargo delivery and document submission) and the address of our designated warehouse in Shanghai.
Cargo Collection and Warehousing: You can choose to deliver the goods to our designated warehouse in Shanghai by yourself, or we can arrange door-to-door cargo collection service in Shanghai and surrounding areas. Our warehouse team will sort, inspect, and load the goods into the designated container (20GP/40GP/40HC/45HC) to ensure that the cargo is properly packed and fixed to avoid damage during transportation.
Customs Clearance (Export from China): Our professional customs declaration team will handle the export customs clearance procedures for you with the prepared documents (packing list, proforma invoice, MSDS, etc.). We are familiar with the latest export customs clearance policies of China, ensuring that the customs declaration process is smooth and efficient, and avoiding cargo detention due to document errors or non-compliance.
Sea Transportation: After the customs clearance is completed, the container will be transported to Shanghai Port and loaded onto the scheduled ship. We will provide you with the bill of lading (B/L) in a timely manner, and you can track the cargo status in real time through our official website or customer service. During the transportation process, we will closely pay attention to the ship's dynamics and inform you of any abnormal situation in time.
Customs Clearance (Import to Congo): When the ship arrives at Pointe Noire Port, our local agent in Congo will handle the import customs clearance procedures for you with the bill of lading and other relevant documents. We are familiar with the local customs clearance policies and procedures of the Congo, and can ensure that the customs clearance is completed quickly. Before inquiry, please ensure that the destination port (Pointe Noire) can complete customs clearance smoothly to avoid unnecessary losses.
Destination Port Handling and Delivery: After the customs clearance is completed, our local agent will handle the unloading, container devanning and other procedures. We can provide door-to-door delivery service to your designated address in Pointe Noire or other cities in the Congo, or you can pick up the goods at the port by yourself. We will ensure that your goods are delivered to you safely and on time.
Customs Clearance and Document Requirements
1. Basic Document Requirements (Must Provide)
Whether it is export from China or import to the Congo, the following basic documents must be provided to ensure smooth customs clearance. Before inquiry, please prepare these documents in advance:
Supplier contact information (including company name, address, phone number, email, etc.), which is required for customs verification and information confirmation.
Packing list: Detailed list of goods, including goods name, quantity, weight (net weight and gross weight), volume per box, total volume, packaging method, etc. The information must be consistent with the actual goods.
Proforma invoice: Including buyer and seller information (name, address, contact information), goods description (name, model, specification, origin), quantity, unit price, total value, currency, payment terms, etc. The invoice amount must be true and accurate.
Cargo photos and photos after packaging: Clear photos of the goods themselves and the packaged goods, which are used for customs to verify the consistency between the documents and the actual goods.
Packaging method description: Detailed description of the packaging material (carton, wooden box, pallet, etc.) and packaging specifications of the goods, to ensure that the packaging meets the transportation requirements and customs regulations.
Real MSDS data consistent with the actual goods: Especially for chemicals, dangerous goods, and special goods, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) must be provided, which contains information about the physical and chemical properties, safety precautions, and transportation requirements of the goods. The MSDS must be true and effective.
Bill of Lading (B/L): Issued by the shipping company, it is the proof of the contract of carriage between the shipper and the shipping company, and the document for taking delivery of the goods at the destination port. It can be an original bill of lading or a telex release bill of lading (telex release needs to be confirmed in advance).
2. Special Document Requirements (for Special Goods)
For special goods, additional documents are required to meet the customs clearance requirements of China and the Republic of the Congo. Please inform us of the specific type of your goods in advance, and our team will help you confirm the required documents:
Dangerous goods (UN number required): IMDG Code compliance certificate, dangerous goods declaration form, packaging performance test report, and other relevant certificates. The goods must be packed in accordance with the dangerous goods packaging standards.
Food, beverages, and cosmetics: Certificate of origin, health quarantine certificate (issued by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine bureau), component analysis report, product quality inspection report, etc.
Electronics and electrical products: Certificate of origin, CE certification (for products entering the European Union, applicable to some Congo regions), product specification, and test report.
Machinery and equipment: Certificate of origin, commercial invoice (with detailed price breakdown), equipment list, technical specification, and import license (if required by the Congo customs).
Wooden packaging goods: IPPC fumigation certificate, to prove that the wooden packaging has been fumigated and disinfected, and meets the international quarantine requirements.
Textiles and clothing: Certificate of origin, fabric composition report, and export license (if required by China's export regulations).
3. Customs Clearance Precautions
Before inquiry, please ensure that the destination port (Pointe Noire, Congo) can complete customs clearance smoothly. The following precautions must be noted to avoid cargo detention and additional costs:
All documents must be true, accurate, and consistent. Any errors, omissions, or false declarations may lead to cargo detention, fines, or even confiscation of goods by the customs.
The goods name, specification, quantity, and weight in the documents must be completely consistent with the actual goods. The customs will conduct random inspections on the goods, and if inconsistencies are found, the customs clearance will be delayed.
The Republic of the Congo has strict customs regulations on imported goods. Please confirm whether your goods are prohibited or restricted from import into the Congo in advance. Prohibited goods include counterfeit goods, drugs, weapons, pornographic materials, etc.
For FOB/CFR terms, the buyer is responsible for the import customs clearance at Pointe Noire Port; for DDP/DDU terms, we can undertake the import customs clearance task on your behalf, including prepayment of customs duties and taxes. Please confirm the trade terms with us in advance.
It is recommended to purchase cargo insurance to cover the risks during transportation (such as cargo damage, loss, delay, etc.). We can help you choose the most suitable insurance plan according to your cargo value and characteristics.
FAQ About Shanghai to Pointe Noire Ocean Freight
We have sorted out the most frequently asked questions by customers about Shanghai to Pointe Noire ocean freight (20GP/40GP/40GP/45HC) to help you quickly understand the key information of this route:
Q1: What is the difference between 20GP, 40GP, 40HC, and 45HC containers? How to choose?
A1: The main differences lie in volume and height. 20GP (33CBM) is suitable for small-batch goods; 40GP (67CBM) for large-batch general goods; 40HC (76CBM) for light and bulky goods (30cm higher than 40GP); 45HC (86CBM) for ultra-large-volume goods. Our team will recommend the most suitable container type according to your cargo volume, weight, and type, helping you control costs and ensure cargo safety.
Q2: What is the transit time for ocean freight from Shanghai to Pointe Noire?
A2: Normally, the direct transit time is about 35-40 days. The specific time may be affected by factors such as weather, port congestion, and shipping company schedules. We will provide you with the latest sailing schedule and transit time when quoting, and keep you informed of the cargo dynamics during transportation.
Q3: How to calculate the shipping cost from Shanghai to Pointe Noire?
A3: The shipping cost mainly includes sea freight, port fees, handling fees, customs declaration fees, document fees, etc. The cost varies according to the container type (20GP/40GP/40HC/45HC), cargo volume, weight, shipping time, and trade terms. We provide transparent quotation, with no hidden fees. You only need to provide your cargo information, and we will give you a detailed cost breakdown.
Q4: Do you provide door-to-door delivery service in Pointe Noire?
A4: Yes, we provide door-to-door delivery service from Shanghai to Pointe Noire (including inland transportation in the Congo). Our local agent in Congo will handle the import customs clearance, unloading, and inland transportation, and deliver the goods to your designated address. We can also provide port-to-port service or port-to-door service according to your needs.
Q5: What should I do if my goods are detained by the customs?
A5: If your goods are detained by the customs (either in China or Congo), please contact us immediately. Our professional team and local agent will communicate with the customs in a timely manner, find out the reason for detention (document error, goods inspection, etc.), and provide solutions to help you complete the customs clearance as soon as possible, minimizing your losses.
Q6: Can you transport dangerous goods from Shanghai to Pointe Noire?
A6: Yes, we can transport dangerous goods that meet the international shipping standards (with UN number and relevant certificates). Before shipping, you need to provide us with the detailed information of the dangerous goods (UN number, MSDS, packaging method, etc.), and we will handle the dangerous goods declaration and shipping procedures in accordance with the IMDG Code and the regulations of China and Congo customs. It should be noted that some dangerous goods are prohibited from transportation, and we will confirm with you in advance.
Q7: Do you provide cargo tracking service?
A7: Yes, we provide real-time cargo tracking service. After the goods are shipped, we will provide you with a tracking number or a link to our official website. You can check the cargo status (loading, sailing, arrival at port, customs clearance, delivery) at any time. In addition, our customer service team will send you regular cargo dynamics updates to ensure that you grasp the progress of your goods in a timely manner.
Q8: What is the minimum order quantity for Shanghai to Pointe Noire ocean freight?
A8: We mainly provide FCL (full container load) shipping services for 20GP/40GP/40HC/45HC containers, and there is no strict minimum order quantity. As long as your goods can fill part or all of a container, we can provide shipping services. For small-batch goods that do not fill a full container, we can also provide LCL (less than container load) consolidation services (combined with other customers' goods into a full container), which is more cost-effective.
About Betterluck Shipping (Guangzhou) Limited
Betterluck Shipping (Guangzhou) Limited is a professional freight forwarder, logistics and shipping company registered in Guangzhou, China. We are committed to providing high-quality import and export logistics services for global customers, focusing on ocean freight, airfreight, customs clearance, LCL consolidation, and door-to-door logistics solutions. With years of development, we have established a sound global logistics network, covering major ports and cities in Asia, Africa, Europe, America, and Oceania.
We have rich experience in cooperating with china factory, manufactory, wholesalemarket, and have participated in the Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) for many years, deeply understanding the logistics needs of Chinese exporters and global importers. Our team is composed of professional logistics experts, customs declaration specialists, and customer service personnel, who are proficient in international logistics business and can provide you with professional and efficient services.
Our Guangzhou office is located in Huangpu District, a key logistics and trade hub in Guangzhou, with convenient transportation and complete supporting facilities. We adhere to the principle of "customer first, service first", and take "providing customers with the best services, cheapest prices, and fast delivery" as our core goal. We have won the trust and praise of customers from all over the world with professional services, reliable quality, and competitive prices.
Contact Us Now for Free Quotation
If you need ocean freight services from Shanghai to Pointe Noire, Congo (20GP/40GP/40HC/45HC) for China import and export business, or want to know more about shipping cost, sailing schedules, customs clearance requirements, etc., please feel free to contact us. Our professional sales team will provide you with a free quotation and customized logistics solutions within 24 hours.
Important Reminder: Before inquiry, please ensure that the destination port (Pointe Noire, Congo) can complete customs clearance smoothly, and prepare the required documents (supplier contact information, packing list, proforma invoice, cargo photos, packaging method, photos after packaging, real MSDS data consistent with the actual goods, shipping time and special requirements) in advance to improve the efficiency of quotation and customs clearance.
Company Name: Betterluck Shipping (Guangzhou) Limited
Guangzhou Office Add: Room 607-608, 6/Floor Talent Building, No. 1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City Guangdong P.R.China 510555
WeChat/WhatsApp/Tel: +86-18898403007
Email: sales8@blshipping.com
Official Website: www.blshipping.com
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