Helping Businesses Export from Senegal & West Africa to Global Markets
World Trans & Logistics provides comprehensive export services designed to help businesses in Senegal and across West Africa reach international markets efficiently and competitively. From agricultural commodities and seafood to mining products and manufactured goods, we have the expertise to handle every type of export cargo.
Our export division manages the entire process from factory or warehouse door to the buyer's destination. We handle export documentation, customs declarations, phytosanitary and quality certificates, packaging and containerization, freight booking on ocean and air carriers, cargo insurance, and compliance with both Senegalese export regulations and destination country import requirements.
With decades of experience navigating the trade corridors between West Africa and the world, WTL understands the unique challenges exporters face in this region, including port congestion at the Port of Dakar, seasonal shipping capacity constraints, and complex multi-country documentation requirements for goods transiting through neighboring landlocked countries.
A proven workflow that ensures your exports move smoothly from origin to destination.
We assess your product, target market, and shipping requirements. Our trade advisors review applicable regulations, tariff classifications, and any preferential trade agreements that could reduce duties at the destination, such as the AfCFTA, EU-ACP Economic Partnership Agreements, or AGOA for US-bound goods.
Our documentation team prepares the complete export file: commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading or air waybills, phytosanitary certificates (for agricultural products), ECOWAS trade certificates, EUR.1 movement certificates for EU markets, and any other product-specific documentation required.
We ensure your goods are properly packaged and loaded to withstand international transit. Our team manages container stuffing, palletization, shrink-wrapping, fumigation (where required), and weight verification. We optimize container utilization to minimize shipping costs per unit.
Our licensed customs brokers file export declarations with Senegalese Customs (Direction Generale des Douanes), manage pre-shipment inspections, coordinate with COTECNA or other verification agencies, and ensure full compliance with all export regulations including any restricted goods procedures.
We select the optimal carrier and route based on your timeline and budget. Our strong relationships with major shipping lines (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM) and airlines ensure competitive rates and priority space allocation. We manage port handling, terminal charges, and vessel loading at the Port of Dakar.
We arrange comprehensive marine cargo insurance to protect your goods against loss, damage, and delays during transit. Our insurance solutions cover all-risk policies, specific named perils, and war and strikes clauses tailored to your cargo value and route risk profile.
WTL facilitates exports from Senegal and West Africa to major markets across every continent.
France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom are among our most active export destinations. We leverage EU-ACP trade agreements and established shipping routes to ensure fast, cost-effective delivery. Key export products include seafood, agricultural commodities, phosphates, and textiles.
China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan represent growing markets for West African exports. We manage the longer transit times and more complex documentation requirements for Asian trade lanes, specializing in bulk commodity exports such as minerals, cashew nuts, and raw materials.
The United States, Brazil, Canada, and other American markets offer significant opportunities for Senegalese exporters. We navigate AGOA eligibility requirements, FDA and USDA compliance for food products, and CBP documentation standards to ensure smooth entry into North and South American ports.
Intra-African trade under the AfCFTA and exports to the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey) are rapidly expanding. WTL leverages our regional network to facilitate cross-border trade within ECOWAS and beyond, managing the unique challenges of overland transport, border crossings, and regional customs unions.
