Discover the Routes that Carry Trade
into the Heart of Africa
As businesses across the continent seek to grow, we do more than ship cargo by sea, we build inland connections that bring opportunities closer.
In our new four-part video series, we're showcasing how our inland connections across the entire African region allow for:
- Faster, safer, and sustainable transport for customers
- Business growth through modern logistics and infrastructure
- Reliable, temperature-controlled solutions supporting perishable exports
- Connections to global markets through our door-to-door logistics solutions
- Specific solutions tailored to each customer regardless of country
We begin our journey by highlighting MSC’s direct West African rail connection from Abidjan to Ouagadougou, which plays a crucial role in supporting trade for inland cities and landlocked countries such as Burkina Faso.
Watch the first video in our series below:
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Shipping in Africa: our Key Offerings
As well as offering global port coverage, at MSC our regular shipping solutions to and from Africa are linked by regional feeder services and strong inland transportation resources. This enables us to effectively connect landlocked countries and remote areas to ports and global commercial centres. Furthermore, our integrated road and rail transport solutions have enabled us to become the supply chain partner for numerous businesses importing and exporting from Africa.
Whether you’re looking for dry, reefer, liquid, or project cargo shipping solutions, our decades of experience means we have an array of shipping solutions designed to meet the needs of your business.
Beyond this, our trade managers have an in-depth understanding of individual overseas markets and the dynamics of specific trades. Because of this, we can offer market-specific, local advice on factors affecting the transit of any type of cargo being shipped from Africa, such as:
• Terminal conditions
• Local or overseas transport infrastructure
• Berthing delays or congestion
• Local or overseas regulatory and political changes
• Relevant customs procedures
Inland Services
As well as offering high-quality ocean freight services, by partnering with MSC you’ll also have access to our wealth of intermodal and haulage services. Not only does this enable door-to-door delivery for your cargo, but this level of global connectivity is designed to enhance your overall supply chain and make your African exports and imports as efficient as possible.
Our intermodal offerings are further supported by our network of warehouses, enabling us to provide comprehensive storage and packing facilities. For businesses located in South Africa, we also offer cold storage solutions, designed to further enhance your cold chain logistics solutions.
Digital Solutions
At MSC, we believe that digitalization has the power to make shipping in Africa more efficient, secure, and sustainable. Because of this, we continuously invest in new tools and technologies that are designed to provide you with easy-to-use, flexible, and reliable online shipping management solutions. Our digital solutions include:
- myMSC, our official 24/7 eBusiness platform.
- MSC eBL, designed to offer a more efficient, secure, and sustainable way of processing your Bill of Lading (BL).
- API (Application Programming Interface) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
- Smart Containers so you have real-time information about your freight anytime, anywhere.
Cargo Cover Solutions
Shipping cargo internationally can be stressful for everyone involved. That’s why, we designed our Cargo Cover solutions to provide you with the widest possible coverage for maritime and inland transportation.
As part of our Cargo Cover solutions, our local offices will take care of the entire process for you, from initial quotation to fast claim resolution.
Did you know?
For businesses shipping to Africa, or looking to export their cargo quickly and easily, working with MSC means you’ll have access to all major ports in the region, including:
- Port of Mombasa, Kenya
- Port of Durban, South Africa
- Port of Lagos (Tincan/Lagos), Nigeria
- Dar-es-Salaam Port, Tanzania
- Port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast
- Port of Beira, Mozambique
- Port of Walvis Bay, Namibia
- Port of Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti
Fostering Inclusive Trade
Alongside our commitment to our customers, at MSC we are also committed to ensuring a positive social impact wherever we operate. We invest locally to enable economic development across the entire African continent. This includes:
● Recruiting a local workforce and supporting employees to develop their careers.
● Facilitating maritime trade to tackle food insecurity.
● Investing in infrastructure to improve connections.
● Assisting in the development of international trade.
● Creating new opportunities for small farmers.
● Providing access to our global shipping network.
Fostering Inclusive Trade
Alongside our commitment to our customers, at MSC we are also committed to ensuring a positive social impact wherever we operate. We invest locally to enable economic development across the entire African continent. This includes:
● Recruiting a local workforce and supporting employees to develop their careers.
● Facilitating maritime trade to tackle food insecurity.
● Investing in infrastructure to improve connections.
● Assisting in the development of international trade.
● Creating new opportunities for small farmers.
● Providing access to our global shipping network.
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