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# BETTERluck Shipping: Guangzhou to The Gambia Air & Sea Freight Services   Your trusted logistics partner for shipping from Guangzhou to The Gambia (Republic of The Gambia), offering tailored air cargo, sea freight (LCL/FCL), and comprehensive transport solutions. Since 2007, BETTERluck Shipping (Guangzhou) Limited has delivered professional services with **cheapest prices**, **lowest costs**, and seamless support for "Made in China" cargo, connecting Guangzhou’s markets to The Gambia efficiently.   ## Key Transport Hubs & Logistics Insights   ### The Gambia’s Airports & Seaports   - **Major Airports**:    - Banjul International Airport (BJL) – The Gambia’s only international airport, handling 100% of air cargo, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and humanitarian aid. It serves as the sole gateway for global air trade, with basic but functional cargo facilities supporting both commercial and relief shipments.   - **Major Seaports**:    - Port of Banjul – The Gambia’s primary and only major seaport, located in the capital city. It handles all of the country’s maritime trade, including containerized goods, rice (a staple import), construction materials, and agricultural equipment. The port features limited but operational container berths and bulk cargo handling capabilities.   ### Guangdong (China) Airports & Seaports   - **Airports**:    - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)    - Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX)    - Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) – All with air cargo routes to The Gambia via West African or European hubs.   - **Seaports**:    - Guangzhou Port (Nansha Terminal)    - Shenzhen Port (Yantian, Shekou Terminals) – Major gateways with shipping routes to Port of Banjul via the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Guinea, supporting LCL/FCL sea freight.   ### Guangdong’s Foreign Trade Wholesale Markets   We provide direct pickup from Guangzhou’s key sourcing hubs:   - Baiyun World Leather Market (leather goods & accessories)   - Baima Fashion Market (clothing, apparel & textiles)   - Sanyuanli General Merchandise Market (daily necessities & small commodities)   - Liwan Toy Market (toys & children’s products)   - Guangzhou Furniture Wholesale Market (furniture & home decor)   - Foshan Ceramics Wholesale Market (ceramic tiles & sanitary ware)   ### Guangdong Cities & Their Key Export Products   - **Guangzhou**: Electronics, textiles, furniture, lighting equipment, auto parts.   - **Shenzhen**: Smartphones, semiconductors, tech gadgets, LED displays, drones.   - **Foshan**: Ceramics, home appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators), furniture.   - **Dongguan**: Toys, footwear, electronics components, plastic products.   - **Zhuhai**: Medical devices, communication equipment, plastic molds.   - **Shantou**: Toys, textiles, light industrial goods (kitchenware, stationery).   - **Jiangmen**: Electrical appliances, metal products (stainless steel cookware).   ### Flights from China & Hong Kong to The Gambia   - There are no direct flights from China or Hong Kong to The Gambia. All routes require multiple transits via West African or European hubs:    - **Transit via Dakar (Senegal) & Banjul**: From Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Dakar (16-18 hours) → Banjul (30 minutes). Total travel time: 30-36 hours (including layovers).    - **Transit via London (UK) & Banjul**: From Hong Kong to London (12 hours) → Banjul (6 hours). Total: 32-38 hours.   - Key airlines involved: Air Senegal, British Airways, Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong), and Kenya Airways (via Nairobi).   ### Container Liners from Guangzhou to The Gambia   - **Sailings via West African transshipment**:    - Major carriers including Maersk, CMA CGM, and MSC operate services from Guangdong ports to Port of Banjul, with transshipment in Dakar (Senegal) or Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire).    - **Transit time**: 40-50 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Port of Banjul (via Gulf of Guinea hubs).   - **Services**: LCL (consolidated cargo) for small shipments, FCL (20ft/40ft containers) for bulk goods, and specialized containers for rice and food supplies (critical for The Gambia’s food security).   ### The Gambia’s Top Imports from China   The Gambia primarily imports from China to meet basic needs, support agriculture, and address infrastructure gaps:   - **Rice & food supplies** – A staple food, with Chinese rice accounting for a significant portion of imports to supplement local production.   - **Construction materials** (cement, steel, ceramics) – Used in rural and urban development projects, sourced from Foshan and Guangzhou.   - **Agricultural tools** (irrigation equipment, farming machinery) – Supporting The Gambia’s agrarian economy, focused on peanuts and subsistence farming.   - **Textiles & apparel** (clothing, fabrics) – Affordable options for local markets, supplied by Guangzhou’s wholesale centers.   - **Medical supplies** (pharmaceuticals, basic equipment) – Aiding healthcare services in rural and urban areas.   ### The Gambia Customs Clearance Requirements & Procedures   - **Key Procedures**:    1. Submit import declaration to The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Department prior to cargo arrival.    2. Undergo physical inspection (mandatory for all goods) and document verification.    3. Pay duties and taxes, then obtain release authorization (delays are common due to limited staffing, so advance preparation is critical).   ### Required Documents & Certifications for The Gambia   - **Core Documents**:    - Commercial invoice (in English or French, with detailed product descriptions, quantities, values, and HS codes).    - Packing list (specifying package contents, weights, and dimensions).    - Bill of lading (sea freight) or air waybill (air freight).    - **Certificate of Origin (CO)**: Mandatory for tariff assessment; must be legalized by The Gambia Embassy in China for shipments over $5,000.   - **Special Certifications**:    - **COC (Certificate of Conformity)**: Not mandatory for most goods but recommended for electronics and electrical appliances to avoid delays.    - **ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note)**: **Required for sea freight** – A document tracking cargo movement, obtained from authorized agents before shipment. BETTERluck assists in securing ECTN to prevent clearance holds.   - **Additional Documents**:    - Import license (required for all goods, obtained from The Gambia Ministry of Trade prior to shipment).    - Sanitary certificate (for food products and pharmaceuticals).   ### The Gambia Import Duties   - Tariffs range from 0% to 30%:    - Essential goods (rice, medicine): 0-5%.    - Agricultural tools and construction materials: 5-15%.    - Textiles and consumer goods: 15-25%.    - Luxury items: 25-30%.   - **Value-Added Tax (VAT)**: 15% applies to most imports, with exemptions for humanitarian aid and rice.   ## Payment & Insurance   - **Accepted Currencies**: BETTERluck is a long-standing client of XTransfer, enabling payments in:    Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Euro, British Pound, Hong Kong Dollar, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, US Dollar, Gambian Dalasi, and other major currencies.   - **Insurance**: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, and transit risks (including piracy risks in West African waters and inland transport challenges).   ## Comprehensive Logistics Services from Guangzhou to The Gambia   - **Flexible Transport Options**: Air cargo (30-38 hours for urgent goods), sea freight (40-50 days for bulk), and door-to-door delivery.   - **Local Support**: Pickup from Guangzhou/Shenzhen factories, wholesale markets, or warehouses; specialized handling for rice and food supplies to ensure quality during transit.   - **End-to-End Convenience**: Customs clearance assistance, ECTN processing, embassy document legalization, real-time tracking, and insurance coverage. Authorized agent for DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS, and major container lines.   ## Contact Us   - **WeChat, WhatsApp & Telephone**: +86-18898403007   - **Email**: sales8@blshipping.com   - **Website**: www.blshipping.com   - **Address**: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City, China | Post Code: 510555   #freight #forwarder #logistics #shipping #cargo #airchinacargo #aircargochina #airfreight #seafreight #TheGambia #Gambia #Guangzhou #madeinchina #guangzhouwholesale #CantonFair #chinafreightforwarder #BETTERluck #containershipping