Shipping from Dubai
to Côte d’Ivoire.
We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Côte d'Ivoire every week, by sea and by air. Abidjan is one of the busiest ports in West Africa. We ship business and personal cargo, we arrange the product certificate before your goods sail, and we deliver to your address.
Overview
Sea and air freight
to Côte d’Ivoire.
Shipping from Dubai to Côte d'Ivoire takes about 18 to 34 days by sea to Abidjan, and 2 to 6 days by air. Sea takes a while because the ship sails around West Africa. San Pedro in the west serves the cocoa region and avoids the Abidjan traffic. Air reaches Abidjan. We deliver everywhere, including Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, San Pedro, Daloa, Korhogo and Man. We move machinery, building materials, generators, vehicles, furniture, electronics and household goods. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Côte d’Ivoire route, door to door. Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, and where it is going, and we will tell you which way is cheaper.
Ports and gateways
Sea ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.
Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. Côte d’Ivoire has two sea ports we use and one airport. They suit different cargo and different inland legs, so the loading port and the discharge port are worth choosing separately.
POLPort of loading
We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.
- Jebel AliAEJEA
- Port RashidAEPRA
- Khalifa PortAEKHL
- Zayed PortAEAUH
- Port KhalidAESHJ
- Khor FakkanAEKLF
- Port of FujairahAEFJR
- Ajman PortAEAJM
PODPort of discharge
The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.
- AbidjanCIABJSea port · Gulf of GuineaThe country, and the corridors north into Mali and Burkina Faso
How cargo reaches Abidjan
Shipping from Dubai to Abidjan can use a confirmed suitable vessel booking, normally with a West African relay after live Upper Gulf and vessel checks. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. San Pédro is the practical alternative when terminal capability, congestion or the final inland destination changes the route. The quote combines ocean freight, relay charges, terminal handling, customs formalities, security checks and inland delivery. Get a rate for Abidjan - San PédroSea port · Gulf of GuineaThe southwest and the cocoa belt
How cargo reaches San Pédro
Shipping from Dubai to San Pédro needs a specialist vessel and terminal booking, because dependable inbound container service is not established for this gateway. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Abidjan is the practical alternative for routine containers, while San Pédro may suit approved bulk, industrial or coastal cargo. The quote combines ocean freight, relay charges, terminal handling, customs formalities, security checks and inland delivery. Get a rate for San Pédro - Félix Houphouët-Boigny, AbidjanABJAirportThe whole country, and regional traffic
How cargo reaches Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan
Air freight from Dubai to Félix Houphouët-Boigny can use accepted connecting capacity, with direct uplift confirmed live, subject to commodity, space, security and local cargo handling approval. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Abidjan port is the sea alternative when the booked flight or destination handling cannot accept the shipment. The quote combines air freight, security screening, handling, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan - FerkessédougouDry portThe north, and the rail corridor toward Burkina Faso
How cargo reaches Ferkessédougou
Shipping from Dubai to Ferkessédougou can enter through Abidjan, then continue under a confirmed customs transit plan by road or available rail to the north. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Abidjan port clearance is the alternative when inland facility acceptance or rail capacity is unavailable. The quote combines ocean freight, port and inland terminal handling, road or rail transfer, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Ferkessédougou - Ouangolodougou land portLand borderThe Burkina Faso and Mali corridors in the north
How cargo reaches Ouangolodougou land port
Shipping from Dubai to Ouangolodougou land port can enter through Abidjan, then continue under a confirmed customs transit and road security plan to the crossing. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Noé land port is the alternative when border status, congestion, security or the final destination changes the corridor. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit guarantees, border handling, security, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Ouangolodougou land port - Noé land portLand borderThe Ghana border on the coastal road east
How cargo reaches Noé land port
Shipping from Dubai to Noé land port can enter through Abidjan, then continue under a confirmed customs transit and road security plan to the crossing. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Elubo crossing is the alternative when border status, congestion, security or the final destination changes the corridor. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit guarantees, border handling, security, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Noé land port - Elubo crossingLand borderThe Ghanaian side of the same coastal corridor
How cargo reaches Elubo crossing
Shipping from Dubai to the Elubo crossing can enter through Abidjan, then continue under a confirmed customs transit and road security plan to the border. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Ouangolodougou land port is the alternative when border status, congestion, security or the final destination changes the corridor. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit guarantees, border handling, security, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Elubo crossing
- AbidjanCIABJSea port · Gulf of GuineaThe country, and the corridors north into Mali and Burkina Faso
Before you ship
Import rules
for Côte d’Ivoire.
Côte d'Ivoire requires a Certificate of Conformity for regulated goods, issued here in Dubai before your shipment leaves. Two things make this one worth paying attention to. First, goods arriving without it are refused rather than just held, and it cannot be arranged after the ship sails. Second, the list of covered products was expanded in July 2026 and it grew a lot. So if you shipped to Côte d'Ivoire before and did not need a certificate, that is no longer proof that you do not need one now. We check your product against the current list every time rather than relying on the last shipment.
Documentation
Documents you need
for Côte d’Ivoire.
These 7 cover most shipments to Côte d’Ivoire. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.
- 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
- 02Packing list showing what is inside
- 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
- 04Bill of lading or air waybill, which is the shipping ticket
- 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
- 06Certificate of Conformity, one per shipment, arranged in Dubai
- 07Your buyer import registration
Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.
How it works
Dubai to Côte d’Ivoire
shipping, step by step.
Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in Côte d’Ivoire.
- 01
Send the details
Tell us what you are sending, how heavy it is, how big it is, and where in Côte d'Ivoire it goes.
- 02
Get a price
We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.
- 03
We check and certify
We check your product against the current list, arrange the certificate if needed, then collect and load.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Côte d’Ivoire
questions, answered.
The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Côte d’Ivoire route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.
Do you offer movers and packers for a house move from Dubai to Côte d’Ivoire?
Yes. Our movers and packers do the packing, wrapping and listing in Dubai, then we ship your furniture and household goods in a full container, or share one if you have less to send. The item by item list matters, because customs clear personal effects against it. Fuel, gas cylinders, paint, aerosols and loose batteries cannot travel, and we give you the full list before packing day.
How long does shipping from Dubai to Côte d'Ivoire take?
About 18 to 34 days by sea to Abidjan, and 2 to 6 days by air. Sea takes a while because the ship sails around West Africa. Add time for customs and delivery. We give you a date in writing when we quote.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Côte d'Ivoire cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Côte d’Ivoire it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Côte d’Ivoire is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Côte d’Ivoire is priced on weight or size, whichever is greater. Send us the details and we send you a price in writing, usually the same day.
Which cities do you deliver to?
All of them. Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, San Pedro, Daloa, Korhogo, Man and Gagnoa. Just give us the address and we bring it to the door.
Which ports do you ship to?
Abidjan handles most cargo and it is one of the busiest ports in West Africa. San Pedro serves the west and the cocoa region, and it avoids the Abidjan traffic. We pick the one closest to you.
My product did not need a certificate last year. Has that changed?
Possibly. The list of covered products was expanded in July 2026 and it grew a lot. Shipping successfully before is no longer proof that your product is outside the scheme, so we check the current list every time.
What happens if goods arrive without the certificate?
They are refused, not just held, and penalties apply. It cannot be fixed afterwards because the checking has to happen in Dubai. That is why we treat it as part of the booking rather than paperwork that follows.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight to Côte d'Ivoire door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear them through customs, and bring them to your address. You deal with one company for the whole journey.
Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full container?
You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared container. This is called LCL, or less than container load. Your goods load at Jebel Ali and come into Abidjan. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. We will tell you which one is cheaper.
Can you deliver to Mali or Burkina Faso through Abidjan?
Yes. Abidjan is a main route into both, with roads and rail heading north. It is a transit shipment rather than an Ivorian import, so tell us the final country at the start and we will quote it as two stages.
Can you ship a car from Dubai to Abidjan?
Yes, in a container or on a roll-on roll-off vessel. Send us the make, model, year and chassis number and we will confirm the rules and the cost before you buy.
Do you handle customs clearance in Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes, at both ends. We do the export papers in Dubai and clear the goods in Côte d'Ivoire. You do not need to find your own clearing agent.
Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?
Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until you are ready to ship. That helps when you are buying from several suppliers and want everything to travel to Abidjan in one container.
Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes. We move project cargo to Côte d’Ivoire as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship into Abidjan. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.
Can you move my household goods to Côte d'Ivoire?
Yes. We move full house moves and part loads to Côte d’Ivoire, including Abidjan, Yamoussoukro and Bouaké. We pack, collect, move and deliver, and we handle the customs clearance so your things are not waiting on paperwork.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Côte d’Ivoire?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Côte d’Ivoire checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.
- Written rates
- One coordinator
- Customs handled in house
- UAE-wide collection
