SHIPPING CONTAINERS TO EAST AFRICA
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INTRODUCTION
East Africa consists of 19 COUNTRIES . There is no single agreement as to what countries are to be included in as East Africa. There are 6 states which make up the Eastern Africa Community ,They are: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The population of East Africa is Approx 430 million people.
SHIPPING TO EAST AFRICAN COUNTRIES
- BURUNDI
- COMOROS
- DJIBOUTI
- ERITREA
- ETHIOPIA
- KENYA
- MALAWI
- MOZAMBIQUE
- RWANDA
- SOMALIA
- SOUTH SUDAN
- TANZANIA
- UGANDA
- ZAMBIA
- ZIMBABWE
- MAURITIUS
- SEYCHELLES
- MADAGASCAR
- REUNION
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT EAST AFRICA
- During the early 1400’s the Portuguese became the first Europeans to explore Eastern Africa.
- Lake Victoria the worlds largest lake is located in East Africa
- The tallest mountains on the African continent are in Eastern Africa (Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya).
- East African lake Lake Tanganyika, is the worlds second deepest lake.
- The oldest Homo sapiens discovered were discovered in the Omo National Park in south-western Ethiopia. Early human remains have been discovered include the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania and Ethiopia’s Awash Valley.
- Swahili is the most common language in East Africa however there are hundreds of languages in the region.
- In the 1900’s European European countries competed to control regions of East Africa; this became known as “the Scramble for Africa”.
- East Africans have numerous religions including the most practiced, Muslim and Christian. Native religions are also observed in areas of East Africa.
- Hundreds of different languages are spoken within East Africa; with Swahili being the most common.
- East Africa has some of the most impressive scenery and amazing wildlife, including Zebra’s, Cheetahs, Wilderbeast, Leopards, Lions and hundreds of species of birds..
East Africa is known for its violent conflicts over the years , including the Ethiopian Civil War (1974-1991) The Ugandan Bush War (1981-1986) Rwandan Civil War (1990-1993) and the Somalia Civil War (1991-2000).
MAJOR EAST AFRICAN SHIPPING CONTAINER PORTS
SHIPPING AND SEA FREIGHT CONTAINERS TO EAST AFRICAN CITIES
“SHIPPING HEAVY MACHINERY AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT TO EAST AFRICA”
“VESSELS SAILING WEEKLY FROM AUSTRALIA TO EAST AFRICA”
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SHIPPING CONTAINER DIMENSIONS
Below are the dimensions of containers and flat racks that CargoMaster ships to Africa. Vessels sail weekly to most major African cities. If you want to move cars, buses, trucks, machinery, or if you are relocating to Africa call CargoMaster and ask about Self-Pack international shipping containers to Africa. With a CargoMaster self -pack you are in control of your move plus you save thousands compared to an international removalist!
20 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 20′)
Weight: 4500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 19′ 5″
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”
Height: 7’ 5-¾”
40 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 40′)
Weight: 8500lbs
Max Gross Weight: 66,139lbs
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ ⅜”
Width: 7′ 8-⅛”
Height: 7′ 9-⅝”
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8-½”
Height: 7’ 5-¾”
40 ft High Cube (9’6″ x 8′ x 40′)
Weight: 8750 lbs
Max Gross Weight: 68,008lb
Interior Dimensions:
Length: 39′ 4”
Width: 7′ 7”
Height: 8′ 9″
Door Opening:
Width: 7’ 8″‘
Height: 8’ 5”
BREAK BULK, OUT OF GUAGE AND PROJECT SHIPPING TO AFRICA:
CargoMaster looks after break bulk shipping to Africa from Australia too. Vessels sailing weekly from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin to Africa. CargoMaster will organize lashing and bracing of cargo onto flat racks and when required marine surveyors to inspect the loaded flat rack. Flat racks can be delivered to your premises or can be loaded in any of CargoMaster’s yards around Australia. Marine transit insurance available if required.
20ft flat rack dimensions
| Dimensions of 20ft flat rack container | |
| Internal length | 5.94 m / 19.5 ft |
| Internal width | 2.35 m / 7.7 ft |
| Internal height | 2.35 m / 7.7 ft |
| Tare weight | 2,360 kg / 5,203.8 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 30,140 kg / 66,458.7 lbs |
| Cubic capacity | 32.7 m³ / 1,154.3 cu ft |
40ft flat rack dimensions
40ft flat rack dimensions
| Measurement of 40ft flat rack container | |
| Internal length | 12.13 m / 39.8 ft |
| Internal width | 2.40 m / 7.9 ft |
| Internal height | 2.14 m / 7 ft |
| Tare weight | 5,000 kg / 11,025 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 40,000 kg / 88,200 lbs |
| Cubic capacity | 62.2 m³ / 2,195.7 cu ft |
SEA FREIGHT AND SHIPPING CONTAINER OPTIONS TO EAST AFRICA
| Type of Container | Inside Dimensions (m) | Door Opening (m) | Tare Weight (kgs) | Volume (cbm) | Loading Capacity (kgs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20′ Standard Container | 5.92×2.34×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 1.9 | 33 | 22.1 |
| 20′ Open Top Container | 5.92×2.34×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 2.177 | 31.6 | 21.823 |
| 20′ Reefer Container | 5.38×2.24×2.29 | 2.24×2.12 | 3.209 | 24.1 | 17.111 |
| 20′ Flatrack | 5.94×2.40×2.27 | 2.56 | 21.44 | ||
| 40′ Standard Container | 12.06×2.35×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 3.107 | 67.3 | 27.373 |
| 40′ Open Top Container | 12.064×2.34×2.37 | 2.29×2.25 | 4.445 | 64 | 26.067 |
| 40′ Reefer Container | 11.21×2.25×2.18 | 2.22×2.12 | 4.84 | 49.3 | 25.64 |
| 40′ Flatrack | 12.07×2.42×2.10 | 5.55 | 25.22 | ||
| 40′ High-Cube | 12.06×2.34×2.68 | 2.29×2.25 | 3.265 | 75.8 | 27.215 |
SHIPPING COMPANY TO EAST AFRICA
INCOTERMS
INCOTERMS are standard trade terms most commonly used in international freight contracts for sale of goods. It is essential that you are aware of your terms of trade prior to shipment.
EXW – EX WORKS (… named place of delivery)
The Seller’s only responsibility is to make the goods available at the Seller’s premises. The Buyer bears full costs and risks of moving the goods from there to destination.
FCA – FREE CARRIER (… named place of delivery)
The Seller delivers the goods, cleared for export, to the carrier selected by the Buyer. The Seller loads the goods if the carrier pickup is at the Seller’s premises. From that point, the Buyer bears the costs and risks of moving the goods to destination.
CPT – CARRIAGE PAID TO (… named place of destination)
The Seller pays for moving the goods to destination. From the time the goods are transferred to the first carrier, the Buyer bears the risks of loss or damage.
CIP– CARRIAGE AND INSURANCE PAID TO (… named place of destination)
The Seller pays for moving the goods to destination. From the time the goods are transferred to the first carrier, the Buyer bears the risks of loss or damage. The Seller, however, purchases the cargo insurance.
DAT – DELIVERED AT TERMINAL (… named terminal at port or place of destination)
The Seller delivers when the goods, once unloaded from the arriving means of transport, are placed at the Buyer’s disposal at a named terminal at the named port or place of destination. “Terminal” includes any place, whether covered or not, such as a quay, warehouse, container yard or road, rail or air cargo terminal. The Seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to and unloading them at the terminal at the named port or place of destination.
DAP – DELIVERED AT PLACE (… named place of destination)
The Seller delivers when the goods are placed at the Buyer’s disposal on the arriving means of transport ready for unloading at the names place of destination. The Seller bears all risks involved in bringing the goods to the named place.
DDP – DELIVERED DUTY PAID (… named place)
The Seller delivers the goods -cleared for import – to the Buyer at destination. The Seller bears all costs and risks of moving the goods to destination, including the payment of Customs duties and taxes.
MARITIME TERMS
FAS – FREE ALONGSIDE SHIP (… named port of shipment)
The Seller delivers the goods to the origin port. From that point, the Buyer bears all costs and risks of loss or damage.
FOB– FREE ON BOARD (… named port of shipment)
The Seller delivers the goods on board the ship and clears the goods for export. From that point, the Buyer bears all costs and risks of loss or damage.
CFR– COST AND FREIGHT (… named port of destination)
The Seller clears the goods for export and pays the costs of moving the goods to destination. The Buyer bears all risks of loss or damage.
CIF – COST INSURANCE AND FREIGHT (… named port of destination)
The Seller clears the goods for export and pays the costs of moving the goods to the port of destination. The Buyer bears all risks of loss or damage. The Seller, however, purchases the cargo insurance.
SHIPPING CONTAINER OPTIONS
| Type of Container | Inside Dimensions (m) | Door Opening (m) | Tare Weight (kgs) | Volume (cbm) | Loading Capacity (kgs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20′ Standard Container | 5.92×2.34×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 1.9 | 33 | 22.1 |
| 20′ Open Top Container | 5.92×2.34×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 2.177 | 31.6 | 21.823 |
| 20′ Reefer Container | 5.38×2.24×2.29 | 2.24×2.12 | 3.209 | 24.1 | 17.111 |
| 20′ Flatrack | 5.94×2.40×2.27 | 2.56 | 21.44 | ||
| 40′ Standard Container | 12.06×2.35×2.38 | 2.29×2.28 | 3.107 | 67.3 | 27.373 |
| 40′ Open Top Container | 12.064×2.34×2.37 | 2.29×2.25 | 4.445 | 64 | 26.067 |
| 40′ Reefer Container | 11.21×2.25×2.18 | 2.22×2.12 | 4.84 | 49.3 | 25.64 |
| 40′ Flatrack | 12.07×2.42×2.10 | 5.55 | 25.22 | ||
| 40′ High-Cube | 12.06×2.34×2.68 | 2.29×2.25 | 3.265 | 75.8 | 27.215 |