Ghana is a strong and steady market for imported American cars, auction vehicles, and used construction equipment. Getting cargo from the USA to Tema or Takoradi at a fair price is not about finding a cheaper freight broker. It is about booking directly with a licensed NVOCC and skipping the broker markup layer. That is what Cassandra Logistics is.
Why book with a direct NVOCC for Ghana
Most cheap online quotes to Ghana come from freight brokers who take a rate from an NVOCC or ocean carrier, mark it up, and pass it along to you. Cassandra Logistics is the NVOCC. FMC-licensed (OTI No. 025125NF), we deal with the ocean carrier ourselves, so you get a true, transparent price to Tema without an extra layer of markup.
On top of that, we offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from any state in the USA. So wherever your car is bought at auction (Copart, IAA, Manheim, eBay Motors), sitting at a dealer, or waiting at a private seller, we collect it and bring it to our loading warehouse in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, or Baltimore.
Ghanaian ports we ship to
Tema
Ghana's largest container port and the main destination for our Ghanaian shipments. Handles cars, containers, and heavy equipment.
Takoradi
The western Ghanaian port, useful for final delivery in that region. Available when it fits your route.
Cars & SUVs
Auction-won cars, family SUVs, pickup trucks, and full-container consolidations of multiple vehicles from US buyers.
Heavy equipment
Excavators, loaders, and machinery from Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, and Purple Wave auctions.
Auction-won cars from the USA to Ghana
Ghanaian buyers are active on US auction sites. We regularly export vehicles won at Copart, IAA, Manheim, and eBay Motors to Tema. Our nationwide vehicle pickup and towing service collects the car directly from the auction yard and brings it to our warehouse for loading. Read the full auction car export guide.
Heavy equipment to Ghana
Ghana is a growing market for used American construction equipment. We regularly export excavators, loaders, dozers, and other machinery bought at Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, and Purple Wave auctions to Tema. Depending on the machine's size, we ship containerized, on flat-rack, or by heavy haulage. Read the equipment export guide.
Get a real Ghana quote in 24 to 48 hours
Tell us your cargo, the US pickup location, and your Ghanaian destination. Direct NVOCC, no broker markup.
Get a free quoteHow the process works
- 1. Request a quote — tell us the vehicle or cargo, US origin, and Ghanaian destination.
- 2. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing — we collect your cargo from anywhere in the USA.
- 3. Container loading & export filing — we load and secure the cargo, then file the US export documentation (AES/EEI).
- 4. Ocean transit — your container sails to Tema or Takoradi.
- 5. Arrival — cargo is ready for collection at the Ghanaian port.
How can I ship a container to Ghana for cheap from the USA?
The cheapest way to ship a container to Ghana (Tema port) from the USA is to book directly with a licensed NVOCC and skip the freight-broker markup. Cassandra Logistics is FMC-licensed (OTI No. 025125NF) and quotes real carrier rates. Filling a 40ft container fully lowers the cost per unit. Get a free quote in 24 to 48 hours.
How much does it cost to ship a car to Tema, Ghana from the USA?
Cost to ship a car to Tema depends on the US origin location, container type (shared or sole-use), and pickup requirements. As a direct NVOCC we quote the true carrier rate without broker markup. Request a free quote for a real number in 24 to 48 hours.
Do you ship to Takoradi as well as Tema?
Yes. Tema is our most active Ghanaian destination, but we also ship to Takoradi when it fits the client's final delivery route. Ask about your specific destination when requesting a quote.
Can I ship a Copart or IAA auction car to Ghana?
Yes. We regularly export auction-won vehicles from Copart, IAA, Manheim, and eBay Motors to Ghana. Our nationwide vehicle pickup and towing service collects the car directly from the auction yard and brings it to our loading warehouse for shipment to Tema.
Can I ship multiple cars in one container to Ghana to save money?
Yes. A 40ft container typically fits two to four cars depending on size, which lowers the per-car shipping cost. This is one of the most common ways Ghanaian importers reduce their US-to-Ghana shipping cost.
Do you ship heavy equipment to Ghana?
Yes. We regularly ship excavators, loaders, dozers, and other used construction equipment bought at Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, and Purple Wave auctions to Tema. Depending on size, equipment ships containerized, on flat-rack, or by heavy haulage. Read the equipment guide.
How long does it take to ship a car from the USA to Ghana?
Ocean transit time from the US East Coast to Tema is typical for a transatlantic-to-West Africa lane and depends on the carrier's schedule, the loading port, and any transshipment. We give you a concrete timeline with every quote.
What paperwork do I need to import a car into Ghana?
US-side paperwork typically includes the vehicle title (or auction certificate), a bill of sale, and the US export filing (AES/EEI), which we handle on your behalf. Ghanaian import paperwork and duties are handled on the destination side. We tell you exactly what is required for your specific cargo and route.
Do you offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing for Ghana shipments?
Yes. We offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from any state in the USA. Wherever your car is bought, sitting, or won at auction, we collect it and bring it to our loading warehouse in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, or Baltimore for shipping to Ghana.
Is Cassandra Logistics cheaper than a freight broker for Ghana?
Generally yes. Freight brokers take a rate from an NVOCC or ocean carrier and mark it up. Cassandra Logistics IS the NVOCC, FMC-licensed OTI No. 025125NF, so you deal directly with the carrier and skip the broker markup layer.