Shipping containers from the UK to Sierra Leone is easy with the help of Cargo to Africa. Whether you are sending a container load, shifting back to Sierra Leone, a student moving back, or an individual sending cargo to loved ones back home, we have a package that can serve your needs. Decades of experience in the shipping industry, strong networking partnerships, and expertise in customs clearance make us the best choice for shipping containers from the UK to Sierra Leone.
The strategic location along the West African coast makes Sierra Leone significantly important, providing access to vital sFhipping routes. Freetown is the busiest port that handles the majority of the cargo traffic in the country. Cargo to Africa has partners that have a significantly extensive cargo network and can deliver your cargo to any corner of Sierra Leone.
First of all, it depends on what mode of transport you would like to send your container through. Sending your cargo by air cargo can decrease the transit times to a great extent but it's not a cheap mode of transport. It is only suitable when you have smaller payloads or perishable goods. Sea cargo on the other hand is the best way to send cargo to Sierra Leone. It costs significantly less and takes noticeably longer to reach its destination.
Other important factors that can increase or decrease the cost of shipping containers to Sierra Leone include the weight and size of the container, freight rates, port fees, seasonal demand and additional services. However, one thing is certain we can provide the most economical rates without sacrificing the quality of our services. We managed to keep the prices low by making the right connections with the local partners and managing the shipping lines efficiently, transferring the gains to our customers.
There are two primary shipping methods in international logistics, LCL (less than container load) and FCL (full container load). If you have a small shipment that may not fill the entire container then you can use LCL which allows you to share the container space with other shippers that can bring the cost down even with a lower volume of cargo. The only downside of this process is that it may take longer to fill the container with multiple shippers which would increase the transit times.
The other way is to use the FCL facility which means you have to full container to yourself. This way offers faster transit times as you do not have to wait for the others to fill up the container since your cargo is enough to fill it on its own. This means faster transit times, reduced handling risks and lower costs. We can help you choose between these two options by taking a detailed evaluation of your cargo and helping you save time and money.
Two of the most common sizes that are used to transport cargo globally are 20ft and 40ft. Shippers usually choose the container according to their requirements. A 20ft container can typically hold just above 1000 cubic feet of cargo that is suitable for smaller loads. Instead of sharing space with other shippers and waiting for an extensive amount of time, you can simply choose a smaller container and save time and money.
On the other hand, a 40ft container offer double the capacity which means it can accommodate around 2400 cubic feet of cargo. Not only can you accommodate more cargo in there, but the larger size of the container also qualifies it for larger and faster ships. A larger container is cost-effective too. Cargo to Africa can help you choose between the two sizes after taking a professional assessment of your cargo and requirements.
Best Container Shipping Company for Sierra Leone
What makes us stand out from the rest is our commitment to deliver your container to Sierra Leon safely and on time. Our decade long experience has enabled us to forge strong connections with some of the leading shipping lines who prioritize our shipments over others.
