Asia to
Africa
High-frequency loops linking key Asian export gateways with East, West, and Southern African ports. Built around containerised, reefer, and project cargo flows.
Manufacturing & Growth
Linking Hubs & Markets
The Asia → Africa trade lane supports large-scale exports from China, Southeast Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent into Africa’s expanding consumer and industrial markets.
- ■ Weekly Departures from Main Asian Hubs
- ■ Retail, Textiles & Industrial Cargo
- ■ Integrated Inland Connectivity
Sample Routing
Shanghai → Mombasa •
21–28 Days Transit
Service Profile
Key performance indicators for the Asia–Africa trade.
Transit Time
18–35 Days indicative transit, depending on origin, coast, and specific routing.
Frequency
Weekly sailings across multiple loops and hub options for consistent supply.
Equipment
Dry, Reefer, and Special Equipment available. High-cube and OOG solutions standard.
Commodities
Retail goods, FMCG, electronics, industrial machinery, agro, and project cargo.
Main Corridors
Services structured around major Asian export gateways with direct or hub-based links into African ports.
Asia → East Africa
Shanghai/Ningbo to Mombasa & Dar es Salaam.
Asia → West Africa
Multi-leg routings via hubs to Lagos, Tema, Abidjan.
Asia → Southern Africa
High-volume loops into Durban for automotive/retail.
Port Rotation
- Origins Shanghai, Singapore, Busan
- Destinations Mombasa, Durban, Lagos
- Feeders Regional Network
- Inland Rail & Truck
Export Cargo
Electronics, Textiles & Machinery.
Digital Visibility
Milestone tracking and alerts via My TMC.