Guangdong: Guangzhou (wholesale markets), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (textiles), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (machinery).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (auto parts).

West China: Chengdu (electronics), Chongqing (appliances).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet Djibouti’s import standards, including compliance with the Djibouti Standards Bureau (DSB) regulations and Djibouti Customs (Douanes de Djibouti) requirements.

Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the transit across the Indian Ocean or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, medical supplies) with rugged, moisture-resistant and shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., port equipment, construction machinery) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea or air.

Port of Djibouti: The country’s primary seaport, handling over 90% of Djibouti’s imports and serving as a gateway to Ethiopia, with transit times averaging 25–30 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It supports sectors like logistics, construction, and energy, with connections to Djibouti City, Tadjoura, and regional markets.

Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT): A state-of-the-art facility for containerized cargo, with transit times of 26–31 days, ideal for high-volume shipments.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers, inspect goods, and prepare them for collection.

FOB Guangzhou: We deliver goods to Guangzhou port or airport, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel or aircraft—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to Djibouti.

CIF Djibouti: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Container Terminal, or Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Djibouti City, Tadjoura, Obock).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) agreements).

Djiboutian Import Requirements:

Logistics Equipment to Djibouti City: A shipping company in Djibouti City sourced 320+ items from 5 Chinese cities (Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Yiwu), including container handlers, forklifts, and warehouse shelving. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Doraleh Container Terminal in a 40ft container, and coordinated delivery to their facility. The shipment arrived in 28 days, saving 33% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Construction Materials to Tadjoura: A building firm in Tadjoura needed steel structures from Tianjin, cement from Shandong, and glass panels from Foshan for a coastal development project. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Djibouti in an LCL container, and arranged road transport to Tadjoura. The shipment cleared Djibouti Customs in 2 days, arriving 29 days after pickup—meeting the project’s foundation deadline.

Urgent Humanitarian Aid to Obock: An NGO required tents from Yiwu, medical kits from Shenzhen, and food supplies from Zhengzhou for displaced communities in Obock. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 8 days—critical for their relief efforts.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Djibouti’s logistics and construction sectors.

COMESA Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) regulations, ensuring clients maximize tariff savings and streamline regional distribution.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines, airlines, and local transporters, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major Djiboutian cities and regional markets.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit to Djibouti.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Djiboutian Franc (DJF), US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

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