Shipping from Guangzhou to Madagascar Air Sea Freight

# BETTERluck Shipping: Guangzhou to Madagascar Air & Sea Freight Services   Your trusted logistics partner for shipping from Guangzhou to Madagascar, 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 Madagascar efficiently.   ## Key Transport Hubs & Logistics Insights   ### Madagascar’s Airports & Seaports   - **Major Airports**:    - Ivato International Airport (TNR, Antananarivo) – Madagascar’s primary international airport, handling 80% of the country’s air cargo and serving the capital.    - Fascene International Airport (NOS, Nosy Be) – A secondary hub, focusing on tourism and regional cargo for northern Madagascar.    - Toamasina Airport (TMM) – Supporting cargo for the eastern port city of Toamasina.   - **Major Seaports**:    - Port of Toamasina (Tamatave) – Madagascar’s largest seaport, handling 90% of maritime trade, including containers, bulk cargo, and agricultural exports.    - Port of Antsiranana (Diego-Suarez) – A northern port, specializing in minerals and regional trade.    - Port of Mahajanga – Serving western Madagascar, with facilities for general cargo and livestock shipments.   ### Guangdong (China) Airports & Seaports   - **Airports**:    - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)    - Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX)    - Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) – All critical hubs for air cargo to the Indian Ocean, with networks linking to Madagascar.   - **Seaports**:    - Guangzhou Port (Nansha Terminal)    - Shenzhen Port (Yantian, Shekou Terminals) – Major gateways with shipping routes to Toamasina via the Indian Ocean, supporting direct and transshipped LCL/FCL sea freight.   ### Guangdong’s Foreign Trade Wholesale Markets   We provide direct pickup from Guangdong’s top hubs, focusing on Guangzhou:   - 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**: Electronics (smartphones, semiconductors), tech gadgets, machinery, LED products.   - **Foshan**: Ceramics, furniture, home appliances, building materials.   - **Dongguan**: Toys, textiles, electronics components, footwear, plastic products.   - **Zhuhai**: Electronics, medical devices, communication equipment, plastics.   - **Shantou**: Toys, textiles, light industrial products, food processing goods.   - **Jiangmen**: Electrical appliances, textiles, metal products.   - **Zhaoqing**: Machinery, textiles, agricultural product processing.   - **Huizhou**: Electronics, chemicals, plastic products.   - **Chaozhou**: Ceramics, stainless steel products, textiles.   ### Flights from China & Hong Kong to Madagascar   - There are no direct flights from China or Hong Kong to Madagascar. All routes require transits via African or Middle Eastern hubs:    - **Transit via Johannesburg (South Africa)**: From Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Hong Kong to Johannesburg (South African Airways, 13-15 hours), then to Antananarivo (Air Madagascar, 3-4 hours). Total travel time: 24-32 hours.    - **Transit via Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)**: From China/Hong Kong to Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines, 12-14 hours), then to Antananarivo (Ethiopian Airlines, 4-5 hours). Total travel time: 22-30 hours.   - Key airlines involved: Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong), China Southern (Guangzhou), Air Madagascar, and Ethiopian Airlines.   ### Container Liners from China to Madagascar   - **Direct sailings**: Major carriers including Maersk, CMA CGM, and MSC operate direct services from Guangdong ports to Toamasina.   - **Transit time**:    - 25-35 days from Shenzhen/Guangzhou to Toamasina via the Indian Ocean.   - **Services**: Weekly LCL (consolidated cargo) and FCL (full container) options, with reliable schedules year-round.   ### Madagascar’s Top Imports from China   Madagascar primarily imports from China:   - Machinery (agricultural equipment, mining tools) – critical for its farming and mining sectors (vanilla, graphite).   - Electronics (generators, communication devices) – addressing energy and connectivity gaps.   - Textiles & apparel (clothing, fabrics) – sourced from Guangzhou’s wholesale markets.   - Construction materials (cement, steel, ceramics) – used in infrastructure and tourism projects.   - Pharmaceuticals & medical supplies – supporting healthcare in rural areas.   - Consumer goods (toys, daily necessities) – meeting local market demand.   ### Madagascar Customs Clearance Requirements   - **Key Documents**:    - Commercial invoice (in French or English, detailing 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** (mandatory for tariff assessment; preferential rates apply under China-Africa trade agreements).    - **ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note)** – *required for all sea freight shipments* to Madagascar, issued by authorized agencies to track cargo and prevent fraud.    - Import license (issued by Madagascar’s Ministry of Commerce for regulated goods).    - Sanitary/phytosanitary certificates (for food, cosmetics, and agricultural products).   ### Madagascar Import Duties   - Tariffs range from 0% to 30%:    - Essential goods (food, medicine): 0-5%.    - Industrial machinery and electronics: 10-15%.    - Luxury items: up to 30%.   - Value-Added Tax (VAT) of 20% applies to most imports, with exemptions for humanitarian aid and capital equipment.   ### Madagascar Customs Clearance: Certification Details   - **Conformity Certificates**: Required for regulated goods like electronics, toys, and machinery, complying with Malagasy or international standards (e.g., CE marking).   - **Authentication**: Commercial documents may need legalization by the Malagasy consulate in China for high-value shipments.   ## 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, Mexican Peso, Ugandan Shilling, Nigerian Naira, Zambian Kwacha, Brazilian Real, Tanzanian Shilling, Ghanaian Cedi, South African Rand, Kenyan Shilling etc.   - **Insurance**: BETTERluck is a trusted client of Ping An Insurance, with all shipments insured by Ping An for comprehensive coverage during transit.   ## Comprehensive Logistics Services from Guangzhou to Madagascar   - **Flexible Transport Options**: Air cargo (urgent goods, 5-7 days) and sea freight (bulk cargo, 25-35 days) with direct routes.   - **Local Support**: Pickup from Guangzhou/Shenzhen factories, wholesale markets, or warehouses. Our team handles ECTN documentation, packaging, and customs coordination.   - **End-to-End Convenience**: Door-to-door delivery, customs clearance assistance, and insurance coverage. Authorized agent for DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS, and major container lines.   ## Contact Us   - **WeChat, WhatsApp & Cell Phone**: +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 #aircargo #airfreight #seafreight #airtransport #airshipping #airlogistics #airforwarder #airforwarding #airport #airwarehouse #airchina #airhongkong #freightforwarder #BETTERluck #transport #transportation #forwarding #customsclearance #chinafactory #factory #wholesalemarket #discount #madeinchina #manufactory #guangzhouwholesale #CantonFair #ChinaImportandExportFair #chinafreightforwarder #seafreight #shippingcost #containershipping #Guangzhou