Freight Forwarders
Forwarders specialised in Europe/USA → Africa for your materials.
Ship materials and equipment to Africa with confidence
Italian tiles, sanitary wares, insulation, solar panels, furniture… shipping building materials to Africa requires a forwarder who knows African ports, local customs and real-world transit times. This directory lists verified Europe/USA → Africa forwarders with their specialties and indicative lead times.
Pick by route and cargo
Filter by destination country and specialty (FCL, LCL/groupage, ro-ro, dangerous goods, personal effects). Compare transit times to plan your construction milestones without stock-outs.
Verified forwarders
Each company is listed with its official site, coverage zones and specialties. We prioritise forwarders with reachable French/English-speaking teams and documented diaspora project experience.
Diaspora tips
Plan 8–12 weeks for a 40' container from Europe to West Africa. Prepare a detailed packing list (with HS codes) and budget 20–30% of FOB value for customs duties. DIBO can help you build that estimate.
Atlas Shipping Canada
Preferred service of the Canadian diaspora. Very reliable for shipping built-in appliances and North American tools.
Visit websiteMed-Transit Tunis
Expert in the Marseille-Tunis corridor. Perfect for shipping AC systems and precision tools.
Visit websiteGabon Cargo Solutions
AGL lookalike but more flexible for small volumes from the Gabonese diaspora. Door-to-door specialist.
Visit websiteTrans-Logistique Cameroun
Family structure highly popular for shipping luxury taps and tiles. Direct delivery to the site possible.
Visit websiteCongo Fret Services
The leading 'GP' in Brussels for DRC. Customs management included for small construction equipment.
Visit websiteFret Maghreb Express
Road transport specialist. Ideal for shipping aluminum joinery and tiles from Southern Europe to the Maghreb.
Visit websiteFret-Log Belgium
Centrimex lookalike for Central Africa. Offers ultra-competitive rates for shipping tiles and sanitaryware from Antwerp.
Visit websiteSaco Transit Paris
Specialist in the France-Mali corridor. Very popular for its simplified management of hardware and small construction tool shipments.
Visit websiteBofas Cargo USA
The trusted 'GP' for the US diaspora. Ideal for importing American-branded power tools (DeWalt, Milwaukee).
Visit websiteMada Logistique
Indian Ocean specialist. Door-to-door service including customs clearance for diaspora villa projects.
Visit websiteL Express Guineen
Transit Touba lookalike for Conakry. Direct management with local carriers to avoid hidden port fees.
Visit websiteAfrican Express Houston
Heavy logistics expert from the Port of Houston. Essential for shipping generators and industrial flooring.
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