Shipping from China to Ghana: July 2026 Rates & Guide
Your cargo gateway for ocean FCL/LCL, ICUMS single window customs clearance, and West Africa transport from China to Port of Tema, Takoradi, and Accra.
Streamlined Freight & Customs Solutions connecting China and Ghana
Port of Tema MPS Terminal 3 is Ghana’s deep-water container hub. Ghanaian imports operate under ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System) with 15% Ghanaian VAT plus NHIL/GETFund levies. Speedline Logistics manages your ICUMS electronic declarations, GSA/FDA clearances, and door delivery across Ghana.
Shipping Modes & July 2026 Update
For July 2026, ocean FCL container transit to Port of Tema takes 28 to 35 days. Rates run $3,465–$4,235 per 20GP and $4,410–$5,390 per 40HQ (as published in Sino Shipping data).
| Shipping Mode | Cost (Estimated Market Average) | Transit Time | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea FCL (20GP) | $3,465–$4,235 | 28–35 Days | Via Port of Tema (MPS Terminal 3) |
| Sea FCL (40HQ) | $4,410–$5,390 | 28–35 Days | Best per-CBM value |
| Sea LCL | $360 / cbm | 32–40 Days | Consolidated cargo |
| Air Freight – ACC | $6.50–$8.80 / kg | 3–5 Days | Priority to Accra Kotoka Airport |
| Express Courier | $11.80 / kg | 4–6 Days | Door-to-door parcels |
Note: Freight rates and per-kg prices shown above are estimated market averages. Actual shipping costs depend on cargo volume, weight, commodity type, packaging, and seasonal surcharges. For exact, real-time rates tailored to your specific shipment, please Contact Us or Get a Custom Quote.
Sea Freight via Port of Tema & Takoradi
Port of Tema (MPS Terminal 3) is a modern deep-water container terminal serving Ghana and landlocked Sahel nations (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger). Takoradi Port handles bulk & oilfield cargo.
| Port Gateway | Transit Time | Region Served | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Tema (MPS T3) | 28–33 Days | Accra & All Ghana | Primary deep-water container terminal |
| Port of Takoradi | 30–35 Days | Western Ghana | Industrial & mining logistics port |
Air Freight to Accra Kotoka International (ACC)
Accra Kotoka International Airport (ACC) features Air Ghana cargo facilities handling direct freighters from Guangzhou, Shanghai, and European hubs.
| Airport Gateway | IATA | Transit | July 2026 Rate (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Kotoka | ACC | 3–5 Days | $6.50 – $8.80 / kg |
All-Inclusive Door-to-Door DDP Shipping
Our Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) service handles your complete supply chain from Chinese suppliers to your Ghanaian destination, managing ICUMS customs clearance, duties, levies, and local trucking.
| Service Layer | Handled by Speedline | Customer Action |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Supplier pickup, packing list, GSA inspection | Provide supplier details |
| Freight | FCL/LCL ocean via Tema or air via ACC | None |
| Ghana Customs | ICUMS declaration, duty & VAT payment | Provide TIN (Tax Identification Number) |
| Delivery | Distribution to Accra/Kumasi/Tamale | Receive goods |
Ghana Customs, ICUMS & Levies
Customs clearance in Ghana is conducted via ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System). Import taxes include ECOWAS CET duty (0–35%), 15% VAT, 2.5% NHIL, and 2.5% GETFund Levy.
| Product Category | ECOWAS CET Duty | Ghana VAT & Levies | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics & IT Equipment | 5.0% – 10.0% | 20.0% (total effective) | GSA Conformity |
| Textiles & Apparel | 20.0% – 35.0% | 20.0% | ICUMS Clearance |
| Machinery & Equipment | 5.0% – 10.0% | 20.0% | ICUMS Clearance |
| Building Materials | 10.0% – 20.0% | 20.0% | GSA Standards |
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About Speedline
Speedline Logistics is a licensed customs broker and international freight forwarder specializing in container shipping and all-inclusive Ghana DDP door-to-door logistics via Port of Tema.
Frequently Asked Questions — Shipping China to Ghana
Ocean container transit from major China ports to Port of Tema typically takes 28 to 35 days.
ICUMS (Integrated Customs Management System) is Ghana’s single-window customs processing system for processing import declarations and taxes.
Yes — our DDP service covers ICUMS filing, all customs duties, VAT, NHIL, GETFund levies, and last-mile delivery to your warehouse in Accra or Kumasi.
Ghanaian imports are subject to ECOWAS CET customs duties (5–35%) plus 15% VAT, 2.5% NHIL, and 2.5% GETFund levy.