Expert freight forwarding and customs brokerage for seamless international trade.
World Trans & Logistics is a licensed freight forwarder and customs broker, providing comprehensive trade facilitation services for importers and exporters in Senegal and across West Africa.
Our forwarding team manages the complex web of documentation, regulations, and logistics involved in international trade, ensuring your goods move across borders smoothly and in full compliance with all requirements.
From customs declarations and trade documentation to cargo insurance and regulatory advisory, WTL's forwarding services remove the complexity from international commerce.
Licensed freight forwarder and customs broker with full regulatory approval.
Agent network spanning 50+ countries for seamless international coordination.
Online tracking, documentation, and reporting through our client portal.
Dedicated account managers providing personalized attention to every client.
A freight forwarder arranges the international movement of your cargo end-to-end — booking ocean, air, or road transport, preparing trade documents, validating the BESC/ECTN, and clearing customs through Senegal's GAINDE/ORBUS system. WTL is your single point of contact from origin to final delivery in Dakar or across West Africa.
Yes. Customs declarations at the Port of Dakar must be filed through the GAINDE system by a licensed customs broker. WTL is a licensed Senegalese customs broker and handles HS-code classification, duty calculation under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff, and clearance on your behalf.
You typically need a validated BESC (ECTN), the commercial invoice, the packing list, the bill of lading or air waybill, and the GAINDE customs declaration filed via ORBUS. A missing or unvalidated BESC is the most common cause of clearance delays at the Port of Dakar.
With complete, correct documents, clearance typically takes 1-3 working days once the vessel is discharged. Delays usually come from a missing BESC, incomplete paperwork, or physical inspection. WTL pre-validates documents before arrival to keep clearance on the shorter end.
