Europe to Africa
High-Frequency Export Loops
Weekly fixed-day export services from North Europe and the Mediterranean into West, Central and Southern Africa — built around FMCG, industrial, reefer and project cargo flows.
Europe → Africa Corridor
Connecting Europe & Africa
Europe’s major manufacturing, retail, automotive and agro production zones connect directly with Africa’s growing import gateways through TMC’s integrated ocean and inland network.
- ■ Weekly fixed-day departures
- ■ Europe-wide inland rail & trucking access
- ■ Full reefer, dry, and project cargo capability
Sample Routing
Antwerp → Tema • Weekly • 14–19 Days
Transit Time
12–24 days depending on origin and West/Central African gateway.
Frequency
Weekly fixed-day loops across Europe.
Equipment
Dry • Reefer • HC • OOG & special equipment.
Cargo Types
FMCG, retail, industrial, agro, machinery & project cargo.
Main Corridors
Europe’s mainline export gateways connect to Africa’s leading import markets through direct and hub-based routings.
North Europe → West Africa
Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg → Lagos, Tema, Abidjan, Dakar.
Mediterranean → Central Africa
Valencia & Fos-sur-Mer → Douala & regional ports.
Europe → Southern Africa
Automotive & retail flows into Durban via hub connections.
Key Ports Served
- Europe Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg
- Mediterranean Valencia, Fos-sur-Mer
- West Africa Lagos, Tema, Abidjan
- Central Africa Douala
Equipment & Cargo Profile
Europe → Africa flows rely on a balanced equipment mix and integrated inland solutions that support FMCG, reefer, industrial and special cargo.
- • 20’/40′ Dry & HC Containers
- • Full Reefer Capability
- • Flat Racks & Open Tops for OOG
- • Cross-Dock & Buyer’s Consolidation
- • Inland Rail & Trucking Access Across Europe
Export Cargo
FMCG, beverages, automotive, machinery, electronics, agro & packaged chemicals.
European Origins
Rail & truck links from Germany, France, Benelux, Iberia & Italy.
Operational
VGM, cut-offs, inspections & local authority coordination.
Digital Visibility
Milestones, alerts, tracking & emissions reporting via My TMC.