International Shipping from / to Guinea

Shipping to Guinea

At the beginning of 2010, the Guinea Shipping Corporation started which has been a big help to the country, facilitating their growing trade and shipping, both in and out of the country.  They mostly handle the exporting of natural resources, but they do have some influence over the logistics and movements of the ocean cargo shipping coming into the country so it is important to make a note of them. 

Who ships to Guinea?

There are many shipping companies to choose from that go to Guinea, such as Ascope Shipping Services, Asha Freight, Freight Forwardings and Shipping International, all of which can handle large loads of cargo that needs to get over there.  Afrimarine Shipping Agency and MSC are also strong names in the shipping industry to take a peek at before choosing who to help you.  For smaller shipments of parcels, you might want to investigate Parcel 2 Go, FedEx or UPS to see if they can accommodate you better.

Security concerns when shipping to Guinea

There is a high risk of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, making ocean cargo liners an attractive target for these outlaws.  And even with more and more security measures being put in place such as armed security guards on board the vessels and a practiced emergency plan in case the ship is confronted by such criminals, there is still the potential that your shipment aboard an ocean vessel could become compromised if attacked by pirates.  To mitigate this risk, consider getting some insurance on your goods before sending if you must use this method of transport for your shipments. 

Preparing your shipment to Guinea

Before you send your package off, be sure to get all the appropriate paperwork together, such as a bill of lading and certificate of origin, to help minimize the amount of time that your items are held up in Customs.