Short answer: five stages, one accountable forwarder. Quote, China consolidation, trunk to Dakar, clearance and duties, then delivery — the same DDP chain we run to Lagos, applied to a lane that is still ramping up, which is why every Dakar shipment is quoted per shipment instead of published as a fixed price list.
The five stages, and who does what
| Stage | What we run | What you send |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quote | Current sailing or flight, transit range, one-sheet DDP price | Product name, carton count, destination, service, Incoterms |
| 2. China consolidation | Pickup or hub receiving, checking, QC, labeling, loading | Supplier contacts and delivery plan |
| 3. Trunk | Export clearance, sea to Port of Dakar or air via DSS | Nothing — status updates flow to you |
| 4. Clearance & duties | Import clearance with destination partners, duties settled | Product values and any certificates you hold |
| 5. Delivery | Last-mile to door, or self-pickup where the quote states it | Delivery address and receiving window |
Why a new lane is quoted, not published
On a ramping lane, sailings and available space change week to week. Publishing a stale rate card would mean quoting you one number and charging another. So we quote the current sailing, transit range and rate per shipment — with the same DDP coverage and the same honest boundary: no promise of release, inspection waiver or fixed clearance date. Lane scope is on the Senegal line page; consolidation options are on the warehousing page.
What makes a Dakar shipment smooth
- Truthful, complete product data — names, materials, values. Clearance speed is a documents game.
- One consolidation point — several suppliers into one hub, one loading, one clearance file.
- Realistic timing — plan around a transit range, not a promised date, and keep buffer stock if the goods are selling.
- Early certificate talk — if your product needs certification at destination, raise it at quote time, not at the port.
FAQ
Is the Senegal lane open for booking now?
Yes, as a new lane: bookings are open and each shipment is quoted with the current sailing or flight, transit range and one-sheet DDP pricing.
Which port and airport do you serve in Senegal?
The Port of Dakar for sea freight and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) for air freight, with delivery after clearance; options are stated on the quotation.
Can I consolidate several suppliers before shipping to Dakar?
Yes. Send cargo to our Dongguan, Shenzhen or Guangzhou hubs; we inbound, check, QC, label and load it as one shipment, which is usually the cheapest way to feed a ramping lane.
Do you handle French-language documentation?
Documentation for Senegal clearance is prepared with our destination partners. Send product names and values in English or Chinese and we handle the rest.