Burkina Faso
destinations
Shipping to Burkina Faso – Trusted Export Solutions with Maslak
Maslak provides professional and fully compliant export logistics to Burkina Faso, connecting global businesses with this key West African trade destination. Our dedicated shipping services cover all major ports and border points, offering smooth and secure cargo movement from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
With years of experience in African logistics, Maslak ensures that your goods reach Burkina Faso efficiently and in full compliance with both international and local trade regulations. Whether you're an industrial supplier, retail exporter, or sending personal goods, we deliver tailored export support at every step.
Why Export to Burkina Faso with Maslak?
Burkina Faso presents unique logistical challenges — landlocked geography, evolving import procedures, and strict customs regulations. Maslak’s Africa-focused export service overcomes these barriers with expert-led coordination, multilingual support, and real-time visibility throughout the shipment journey.
Africa-Focused Export Network
End-to-End Customs & Documentation Support
Flexible Container and Cargo Handling
On-the-Ground Delivery Coordination in Burkina Faso
Shipping to Burkina Faso by Sea Freight
Although Burkina Faso is a landlocked country, sea freight remains a practical and cost-effective shipping method. Cargo is routed through nearby coastal ports such as Cotonou (Benin), Lomé (Togo), and Tema (Ghana), followed by inland transport to destinations across Burkina Faso, including Ouagadougou.
- FCL & LCL Services: Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipping based on cargo volume and urgency
- Breakbulk and Machinery Transport: Suitable for heavy-duty equipment, construction parts, and oversized loads
- Transit Hub Coordination: Seamless customs clearance and trucking from coastal ports to Burkina Faso
- Average Transit Time: 35–45 days including ocean freight and inland delivery
- Cargo Tracking Note (CTN): Required for all shipments entering Burkina Faso to comply with local customs regulations
Shipping to Burkina Faso by Air Freight
Air freight offers a reliable and expedited shipping solution for time-sensitive or high-value cargo. Shipments are delivered to Ouagadougou International Airport with full customs support and ground delivery arrangements.
- Transit Time: 3–7 days depending on origin and route
- Temperature-Controlled Shipping: Ideal for medical, perishable, or sensitive cargo
- Express and Charter Services: Available for urgent shipments or special handling needs
- Customs and Pre-Clearance Assistance: Complete support with documentation, airway bills, and regulatory compliance
- Door-to-Door Delivery: Optional last-mile services from the airport to the consignee’s location
Export Services to Burkina Faso
Maslak supports both full container and consolidated cargo export models based on your business needs. We work with a network of trusted carriers, inland agents, and customs experts to ensure hassle-free cargo movement.
- FCL and LCL cargo handling
- Cross-border transit through ports in Togo, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire
- Groupage and consolidation for smaller loads
- Specialized packaging for fragile or regulated cargo
- Export documentation, compliance checks, and transit insurance
Packaging Standards for Shipping to Burkina Faso
- Heavy-duty cartons, crates, and pallets based on cargo type
- Moisture-resistant and tamper-evident wrapping for sensitive items
- Clearly labelled outer packaging with consignee and contents description
- Reinforced packing for road transport post-port clearance
- Compliance with ISPM 15 for wooden packaging (when applicable)
Step-by-Step: Shipping Process to Burkina Faso
Cargo Review & Custom Quotation
Pickup & Warehousing (if required)
Export Documentation & Customs Filing
Carrier Booking & Cargo Dispatch
Inland Transit to Burkina Faso from African Port
Final Clearance & Delivery to Consignee
Cargo Types We Handle for Burkina Faso
At Maslak, we handle a wide range of export cargo types to accommodate the needs of both individual and commercial shippers. Whether your shipment is lightweight or oversized, we ensure it is securely packed, routed efficiently, and cleared swiftly at destination.
Our team provides tailored logistics solutions depending on the cargo’s nature, urgency, and handling requirements — from packaging to final inland delivery in cities like Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.
Our Shipping Capabilities Include:
Consumer Products Electronics, packaged goods, household items, and fashion accessories
Vehicles & Auto Parts New and used cars, spare parts, tyres, and lubricants
Construction Equipment Scaffolding, cement mixers, drilling machines, and metal pipes
Medical & Lab Equipment Diagnostic devices, hospital beds, laboratory supplies
Industrial Machinery Motors, tools, compressors, and generators
Personal Relocations Furniture, appliances, kitchenware, and personal effects for residents or returnees
Required Export Documentation
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Export Declaration
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Insurance Certificate (optional but recommended)
Get a Personalised Burkina Faso Shipping Quote
Need help exporting to Burkina Faso? Let Maslak’s export specialists evaluate your shipment, guide you on documentation, and advise on the most suitable routing options based on cost, urgency, and delivery location.
Streamline your shipping process.
Click below to get a tailored quote — and experience expert-led, worry-free cargo export to Burkina Faso.
Customs & Regulatory Considerations for Burkina Faso Exports
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) Certain categories of cargo may be subject to inspection prior to departure
Correct Valuation Invoice and packing list details must align to avoid duty reassessments or delays
Prohibited & Restricted Goods Some goods like pharmaceuticals, weapons, or high-tech items require advance approval
Documentation Language Documents may need to be in French or supported by certified translations
Tax & Duty Rules Burkina Faso follows WAEMU regulations, and duties vary based on HS codes and valuation methods
