Shipping from Dubai
to Togo.
We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Togo every week, by sea and by air. Togo is a small country with a big port: Lomé is a deep water hub, so there are more ships calling than the size of the market would suggest. That is good news for you. We ship business and personal cargo and we handle the paperwork at both ends.
Overview
Sea and air freight
to Togo.
Shipping from Dubai to Togo takes about 18 to 34 days by sea to Lomé, and 3 to 8 days by air. Lomé is a deep water hub for the whole region, so it is well served and you have a better chance of a clean connection than at a smaller port. It is also the way into Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. We deliver everywhere, including Lomé, Sokodé, Kara, Atakpamé and Dapaong. We move machinery, building materials, vehicles, furniture, electronics and household goods. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Togo 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. Sea cargo to Togo discharges at Lomé, the only sea port in the country, so there is no discharge port to choose. What is worth choosing is the mode, and where the cargo clears.
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.
- LoméSea port · Gulf of GuineaTogo, regional transhipment, and the corridor to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
How cargo reaches Lomé
Shipping from Dubai to Lomé 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. Lomé-Tokoin is the air alternative when terminal capability, congestion or the final inland destination changes the plan. The quote combines ocean freight, relay charges, terminal handling, customs formalities, security checks and inland delivery. Get a rate for Lomé - Lomé-TokoinLFWAirportLomé and the whole country. The air cargo gateway
How cargo reaches Lomé-Tokoin
Air freight from Dubai to Lomé-Tokoin 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. Lomé 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 Lomé-Tokoin - CinkasséDry portDapaong, the far north and the Burkina Faso border. Cargo heading inland can clear here
How cargo reaches Cinkassé
Shipping from Dubai to Cinkassé should currently enter through Lomé and move north by road, because official sources describe the dry port as a development project rather than a dependable clearance point. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Lomé port clearance is the practical alternative until operations are officially confirmed. The quote combines ocean freight, port and inland terminal handling, road or rail transfer, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Cinkassé - Sanvee Condji crossingLand borderThe Benin border on the coastal road east
How cargo reaches Sanvee Condji crossing
Shipping from Dubai to the Sanvee Condji crossing can enter through Lomé, 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. The Aflao 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 Sanvee Condji crossing - Aflao crossingLand borderThe Ghana border immediately west of Lomé
How cargo reaches Aflao crossing
Shipping from Dubai to the Aflao crossing can enter through Lomé, 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. The Cinkassé 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 Aflao crossing - Cinkassé crossingLand borderThe Burkina Faso border on the corridor north
How cargo reaches Cinkassé crossing
Shipping from Dubai to the Cinkassé crossing can enter through Lomé, 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. The Sanvee Condji 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 Cinkassé crossing
- LoméSea port · Gulf of GuineaTogo, regional transhipment, and the corridor to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
Before you ship
Import rules
for Togo.
One document decides whether your shipment goes smoothly, and we arrange it for you. It is a cargo tracking note. It has to be obtained here in Dubai and approved before the ship leaves, not when the goods arrive. Its whole purpose is to tell customs what is coming before it gets there, so it cannot be done afterwards. Cargo turning up without one is held while storage runs. There is one extra thing here. Lomé handles three kinds of cargo: goods staying in Togo, goods changing ships for another port, and goods heading inland to Burkina Faso, Mali or Niger. If yours is going inland, you need a second tracking note for the destination country as well as the Togolese one. So tell us the final country, not just the port. We start it as soon as we have your draft shipping papers, which is the simplest way to avoid the problem completely.
Documentation
Documents you need
for Togo.
These 8 cover most shipments to Togo. 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
- 06Cargo tracking note, arranged before the ship leaves
- 07The destination country tracking note, if the cargo is heading inland
- 08Your 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 Togo
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 Togo.
- 01
Tell us the final country
Togo, or somewhere inland. It decides how many tracking notes you need and whose duty applies.
- 02
Get a price
We send you a price in writing, with every charge shown. No surprises later.
- 03
We arrange the notes and ship
We get the tracking notes approved before the ship leaves, then collect, load and clear.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Togo
questions, answered.
The 15 we are asked most on the Dubai to Togo 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 Togo?
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 Togo take?
About 18 to 34 days by sea to Lomé, and 3 to 8 days by air. Lomé is a hub port so your chances of a clean connection are better than at a smaller port. We give you a date in writing when we quote.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Togo cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Togo it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Togo is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Togo 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?
Lomé, Sokodé, Kara, Atakpamé, Dapaong and elsewhere. The port sits beside the capital so Lomé deliveries are quick. Just give us the address.
Why does a small country have such a big port?
Lomé was built as a deep water hub for the whole region, so ships call there that would never call at a market of Togo size. For you that means more sailings and better connections than the country alone would justify.
What is a cargo tracking note?
It is a document that tells customs what is coming before the ship arrives. It has to be arranged here in Dubai and approved before the vessel leaves. It cannot be done after the goods land, so we start it as soon as we have your draft shipping papers.
My cargo is for Burkina Faso or Niger. Does that change anything?
Yes. You need a second tracking note for the destination country as well as the Togolese one, and it becomes a transit shipment with its own paperwork and road leg. Tell us the final country at the start, not just the port.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Togo 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 Lomé. 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 Ouagadougou or Niamey through Lomé?
Yes. Lomé is a main route into Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, with a dry port at Cinkassé on the northern border. We quote it as two stages, the sea leg and the road leg, because they behave very differently.
Can you ship a car from Dubai to Togo?
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 Togo?
Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Togo. 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 Lomé in one container.
Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Togo?
Yes. We move project cargo to Togo as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship into Lomé. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.
Can you move my household goods to Togo?
Yes. We move full house moves and part loads to Togo, including Lomé, Sokodé and Kara. 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 Togo?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Togo 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
