Africa to
North America
Direct and transhipment services connecting key West & Central African gateways with US Gulf, US East Coast, and Canadian ports.
Transatlantic Corridor
Reliable Connectivity
TMC’s Africa → North America trade lane combines fixed-day departures, competitive transit times, and strong inland connectivity for exporters of agro-commodities and industrial products.
- ■ Weekly Departures from West Africa
- ■ Direct & Transhipment Options
- ■ Integrated Customs Support
Corridor Snapshot
Tema → Houston •
Weekly Sailings
Service Profile
Key performance indicators for the Africa–North America trade.
Transit Time
19–30 Days indicative transit from major West Africa ports to US Gulf / USEC.
Frequency
Weekly sailings on core corridors, with seasonal extra loaders for peak demand.
Equipment
20′ / 40′ Dry, Reefer, and Special Equipment availability across the fleet.
Commodities
Agro-products, FMCG, industrial materials, and project cargo focus.
Key Routings
Services structured around high-volume import and export flows, combining mainline and feeder links.
West Africa → US Gulf
Lagos/Tema/Abidjan to Houston & New Orleans.
West Africa → US East Coast
Direct/Transhipment into Savannah, Norfolk & NY/NJ.
West Africa → Canada
Connections into Montreal & Halifax via North Atlantic.
Port Rotation
- Origins Lagos, Tema, Abidjan
- Destinations Houston, Savannah, NY
- Feeders Regional Network
- Inland Rail & Truck
Export Cargo
Cocoa, Coffee, Rubber & Minerals.
Digital Visibility
Full tracking and milestone alerts via My TMC.