Reliable sea freight solutions connecting West Africa to the world's major ports.
World Trans & Logistics offers a full suite of ocean freight services to and from the Port of Dakar and other major West African ports. With strong relationships with leading shipping lines including MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd, we secure competitive rates and reliable schedules for your cargo.
Whether you are shipping a single container or managing a complex supply chain with multiple weekly sailings, our ocean freight team provides expert guidance on routing, vessel selection, documentation, and customs clearance to ensure smooth, timely delivery.
Our deep knowledge of West African port operations, combined with our global agent network, makes WTL the ideal partner for ocean freight in the region.
From full container loads to specialized cargo, we offer flexible ocean freight options tailored to your requirements.
Deep operational knowledge of the Port of Dakar and major West African ports.
Expert handling of all shipping documentation and regulatory requirements.
Comprehensive marine cargo insurance options for complete peace of mind.
Access to frequent sailing schedules with all major shipping lines.
FCL (Full Container Load) gives you an exclusive container, best for larger volumes. LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidates your cargo with others, so you pay only for the space you use, best for smaller shipments. WTL handles both into and out of the Port of Dakar.
Sailing time depends on origin: roughly 7-15 days from northern Europe, 25-35 days from Asia, and 20-30 days from North America to the Port of Dakar. Add origin handling and Dakar customs clearance (typically 1-3 working days).
Yes. A validated BESC (Bordereau Electronique de Suivi des Cargaisons, also called ECTN) is mandatory for all sea cargo to Senegal and must be validated before the vessel arrives at Dakar. WTL arranges BESC validation as part of its ocean freight service.
WTL handles carrier booking, container stuffing and consolidation, bill of lading issuance, BESC/ECTN validation, marine insurance, port handling at Dakar, and onward customs clearance and delivery, as a single service from origin port to your door.
