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 the CAR’s import standards, including compliance with the Institut Centrafricain de Normalisation et de Contrôle (ICNC) regulations and Central African Republic Customs (Douanes de la République Centrafricaine) 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 Atlantic Ocean, African ports, 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., agricultural machinery, construction equipment) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea, land, or air.

Douala Port (Cameroon): The main gateway for CAR imports, with transit times averaging 36–41 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. From Douala, goods are transported via road to Bangui, Berbérati, and other CAR cities, supporting sectors like agriculture, mining, and construction.

Port of Pointe-Noire (Congo-Brazzaville): An alternative route for southern CAR, with transit times of 38–43 days, followed by road transport to Bambari and Lobaye region.

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 the CAR.

CIF Central African Republic: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Douala Port (for onward transport), Port of Pointe-Noire (for onward transport), or Bangui M’Poko International Airport—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Bangui, Berbérati, Bambari).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) agreements).

CAR Import Requirements:

Agricultural Machinery to Bangui: A farming cooperative in Bangui sourced 320+ items from 5 Chinese cities (Shandong, Zhejiang, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Yiwu), including tractors, irrigation systems, and coffee processing tools. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 5 days, shipped via CIF terms to Douala Port in a 40ft container, and coordinated road transport to their farms. The shipment arrived in 39 days, saving 32% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Construction Materials to Berbérati: A building firm in Berbérati needed steel structures from Tianjin, cement from Shandong, and roofing sheets from Foshan for a school project. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Douala Port in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to Berbérati. The shipment cleared CAR Customs in 2.5 days, arriving 40 days after pickup—meeting the project’s foundation deadline.

Urgent Humanitarian Aid to Bambari: An NGO required tents from Yiwu, medical kits from Shenzhen, and food supplies from Zhengzhou for displaced communities in Bambari. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Bangui M’Poko International Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated overland delivery to Bambari. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 11 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 the CAR’s agricultural and mining sectors.

ECCAS Trade Knowledge: Deep understanding of Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) regulations, ensuring clients maximize tariff savings and streamline cross-border transport.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines, airlines, and local transporters, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major CAR cities, including remote rural areas.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit to the Central African Republic via complex regional routes.

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

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