Shipping to Ghana from the USA
RoRo and container shipping to Tema with an FMC-licensed NVOCC.
Ghana's Port of Tema is a key entry point for vehicles and cargo bound for Accra and the wider region. We move RoRo and containerized shipments from the United States to Tema for dealers, exporters, and individual shippers.
Ports we serve in Ghana
- Port of Tema (GHTEM)
Ship from these U.S. ports
We load vehicles and cargo bound for Ghana at major U.S. departure ports:
- New York
- Jacksonville
- Baltimore
- Wilmington
- Boston
- Providence
- Newark
- Philadelphia
- Freeport
- Houston
- Savannah
- Davisville
Shipping methods
RoRo shipping
Cost-effective transport for running vehicles and heavy equipment, driven on and off the vessel. Learn about RoRo.
Container shipping
Enclosed protection, ideal for non-running vehicles or shipments with personal effects. Learn about container shipping.
Not sure which is right for you? Read our guide on RoRo vs. container shipping.
Ocean carriers
We book space with established ocean carriers serving West Africa: Grimaldi, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Sallaum Lines, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO Shipping, and NYK Line.
Transit time & schedules
Estimated ocean transit from the U.S. to Ghana is approximately 3 to 5 weeks. This is an estimate based on carrier sailing times and distance; actual transit varies by departure port and sailing, so confirm your dates when you book. Check current sailing schedules to plan around the cut-off dates.
Customs clearance & documentation
As an FMC-licensed NVOCC (License No. 026671N), Global Kings Logistics handles the documentation and customs clearance your shipment to Ghana requires. See our step-by-step shipping guide for the full process.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to ship a car to Ghana?
- Estimated ocean transit from the United States to Ghana is approximately 3 to 5 weeks, based on carrier sailing times and distance. Actual transit varies by the U.S. departure port, the sailing schedule, and the destination port, so request a quote for the current transit time on your route.
- Which port in Ghana does Global Kings Logistics ship to?
- We discharge shipments to Ghana at Tema.
- Which U.S. ports can I ship from to Ghana?
- We load vehicles and cargo bound for Ghana at New York, Jacksonville, Baltimore, Wilmington, Boston, Providence, Newark, Philadelphia, Freeport, Houston, Savannah, and Davisville.
- Can I ship both a car and container cargo to Ghana?
- Yes. We offer both RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping for running vehicles and heavy equipment, and container shipping for enclosed transport and consolidated or personal cargo, to Ghana.
Ready to ship to Ghana?
Get a clear, itemized quote for your vehicle or cargo, and our team will recommend the best shipping method for your route.