Ocean freight — FCL
20ft, 40ft and high-cube bookings on weekly sailings into Freetown. Container inspection, sealing at origin, and sealed-handling to the quay. We confirm the booking, the cut-off and the berth window in writing.
Ocean freight — LCL
Groupage for consignments from one pallet upward, consolidated at partner hubs and de-stuffed in our bonded shed under count. Cost per cubic metre, shared space, same clearance standard as FCL.
Air freight
Blocked space with scheduled freighter and belly-hold operators through Lungi and connecting gateways. Suited to spares, pharmaceuticals, samples and AOG movements with 3–7 day door-to-door transit.
Customs brokerage
Licensed clearing at Queen Elizabeth II Quay. HS classification, valuation support, duty and tax computation, ASYCUDA declaration lodgement and release follow-up with the authorities.
Bonded warehousing
Covered and open storage in Freetown with daily stock counts, release authorisation control, labelling and repacking. Short-term transit storage or longer-term bonded holding.
Project & heavy lift
Out-of-gauge machinery, break-bulk and plant moves planned with the terminal, crane contractors and insurers. Lift plans, stowage diagrams and permits prepared before the vessel sails.
Export documentation
Booking confirmations, packing lists, certificates of origin and consular paperwork for outbound cargo, plus pre-shipment inspection coordination.
Marine cargo insurance
All-risk and named-perils cover arranged through licensed underwriters, with certificates issued before cargo moves.
Port & vessel agency support
Berth coordination, crew and supply liaison and port formalities for operators calling at Freetown.
Typical transit times from Freetown
| Lane | Mode | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Europe → Freetown | Sea FCL | 18–24 days |
| Far East → Freetown | Sea FCL | 34–42 days |
| Dubai → Freetown | Sea LCL | 22–30 days |
| Europe → Freetown | Air | 3–6 days |
Indicative only. Schedules vary by carrier, season and port congestion.