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Shipping to Ghana – Trusted Export Solutions by Maslak
Shipping to Ghana requires strategic planning, local regulation compliance, and reliable logistics support. At Maslak, we specialize in end-to-end shipping services from origin to Ghanaian ports and airports, with a sharp focus on quality, efficiency, and regulatory accuracy. Whether you're sending a single pallet or full project cargo, we ensure your goods arrive safely at Tema Port, Takoradi Port, or Kotoka International Airport.
Our Ghana Shipping Expertise
With decades of African export experience, Maslak tailors shipping operations based on your cargo’s nature, urgency, and end-destination in Ghana. Our team has deep familiarity with Ghana’s logistics ecosystem and regulatory landscape.
Direct access to shipping lines operating to Tema and Takoradi
Optimised routing for time-sensitive, bulky, and high-value goods
End-to-end support for FCL, LCL, RORO, air freight, and breakbulk
Export packaging, documentation, and compliance management
Delivery coordination via licensed clearing and haulage partners
Shipping to Ghana by Sea Freight
Maslak offers efficient sea freight services to Ghana’s principal maritime hubs, particularly Tema Port and Takoradi Port, providing cost-effective and reliable export solutions for businesses and individuals alike.
- FCL & LCL Options: Full Container Load for large shipments and Less‑than‑Container Load for smaller consignments
- Breakbulk & RORO Services: For vehicles, heavy machinery, and oversized or irregular-shaped cargo
- Port Clearance Coordination: Local agent support for customs handling and cargo release at destination port
- Inland Delivery Scopes: Optional trucking services covering greater Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, and secondary cities
- Estimated Transit Time: Approximately 30–45 days, depending on origin routing and vessel schedules
Shipping to Ghana by Air Freight
For deliveries that require speed and priority handling, Maslak provides expert air freight services to Kotoka International Airport (Accra), designed for urgent, high-value, or fragile cargo.
- Fast Transit Time: Typically 5–8 days including customs clearance and delivery coordination
- Priority Handling Options: Charter and express services available for critical consignments like medical supplies, electronics, or component parts
- Temperature-Controlled Cargo Capability: Suitable for perishable or sensitive items
- Comprehensive Documentation Support: From airway bill creation to pre-clearance filing with Ghanaian authorities
- Airport-to-Door Delivery Services: Optional last-mile logistics through trusted partners across Ghana
Cargo Types We Handle
Our logistics teams are equipped to handle a wide range of goods with precision and sector-specific preparation, ensuring safe and compliant delivery in Ghana’s tropical climate.
Construction Equipment & Machinery Excavators, bulldozers, generators, scaffolding components
FMCG & Consumer Electronics Packaged foods, televisions, washing machines, mobile phones
Consumer electronics & appliances Protected with anti-shock packaging and insurance options.
Automobiles & Auto Parts New and used cars, engines, transmissions, and spare parts
Household Goods & Furniture Kitchen appliances, sofas, mattresses, and boxed personal effects
Medical Equipment Diagnostic tools, hospital beds, PPE kits, and pharmaceutical supplies
Agricultural Goods Tractors, irrigation systems, seeds, and food-grade packaged items
Customs & Regulatory Considerations
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List with HS codes
- Certificate of Origin authenticated by relevant authorities
- Vehicle documents for RORO (title, VIN, proof of ownership)
- Sanitary and Phytosanitary Certificates for food and medical items
- Pre-Arrival Assessment Reporting System (PAARS) for sea cargo
Packaging Standards for Ghana
Packaging plays a critical role in cargo safety during handling, shipping, and storage, particularly in Ghana’s tropical and humid conditions. Our team helps you meet international and Ghana-specific packaging requirements.
- ISPM-15 wooden crating for machinery and breakbulk items
- Moisture-proof wrapping for electronics and perishables
- Reinforced carton packaging with stretch and shrink wraps
- Custom foam inserts and palletisation for fragile cargo
- Export labelling in English with consignee details and handling icons
Consolidation and Warehousing Support
Multi-Supplier Consolidation Group shipments from different vendors into a single container
Warehousing at Origin Secure, climate-controlled storage until dispatch
Cargo Labelling and Repacking Re-labelling and re-boxing to meet consignee or customs requirements
Cold Storage Facilities Refrigerated warehousing for perishables and pharmaceuticals
Ghana Entry Ports and Delivery Network
We ship through Ghana’s key ports and coordinate inland transportation for full delivery coverage. Our logistics network ensures on-ground efficiency and post-clearance movement.
- Tema Port: Largest and busiest container terminal in Ghana
- Takoradi Port: Preferred for bulk cargo and project shipments
- Kotoka International Airport: Ideal for time-critical air cargo
- Distribution via Kumasi, Tamale, Cape Coast, and Accra
Documentation Checklist
- Bill of Lading (Master and House)
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
- Certificate of Origin and Export Permit
- Insurance Certificate (if applicable)
- Regulatory approvals for restricted goods
Ship to Ghana with Confidence
Maslak offers reliable, end-to-end shipping solutions tailored to your cargo and timeline. From documentation to delivery, we ensure your goods reach Ghana securely and on schedule. Our local expertise and global logistics network simplify even the most complex exports.
Get in touch today for a personalized quote or expert shipping support.
