West Africa is one of the world's most active markets for imported American cars, auction vehicles, and used heavy equipment. Getting cargo from the USA to Lagos, Tema, Cotonou, Lomé, Douala, Dakar, Abidjan, or Conakry 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 entirely. That is exactly what Cassandra Logistics is.
Why book with a direct NVOCC for West Africa
Most cheap online quotes to West Africa come from freight brokers who take a rate from an NVOCC or ocean carrier, mark it up, and pass it to you. Cassandra Logistics is the NVOCC. FMC-licensed (OTI No. 025125NF), we deal with the ocean carrier ourselves, so you skip the broker markup and get a true, transparent price to Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, or Guinea. That single fact explains why our quotes are competitive.
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 dealership, or won at a private sale, we collect it and bring it to our loading warehouse in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, or Baltimore.
The West African countries and ports we ship to
🇳🇬 Nigeria
One of our most active West African lanes. High demand for auction cars, SUVs, and heavy equipment. Full container loads are common.
🇬🇭 Ghana
Tema is our main Ghanaian destination. Strong lane for containers, vehicles, and construction equipment from US auctions.
🇧🇯 Benin
A major regional gateway. Cotonou is well-established for containerized car imports and cross-border re-export in West Africa.
🇹🇬 Togo
A deep-water port serving Togo and land-linked neighbors. Regular sailings from all our US loading warehouses.
🇨🇲 Cameroon
The main entry point for cargo destined across Central Africa. Cars and heavy equipment are common cargo on this lane.
🇸🇳 Senegal
A key West African gateway. We ship auction-won cars and containers to Dakar on a regular basis.
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
One of West Africa's largest ports. Abidjan is a busy destination for American vehicles and containerized freight.
🇬🇳 Guinea
An active West African port. We handle shipments to Conakry directly with transparent NVOCC pricing.
How the process works
- 1. Request a quote — tell us the cargo, the US origin location, and which West African port.
- 2. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing — we collect your car from anywhere in the USA and bring it to our loading warehouse.
- 3. Container loading & export filing — we load and secure the cargo and file the US export documentation (AES/EEI).
- 4. Ocean transit — your container sails directly, or with a transshipment, to the West African port.
- 5. Arrival — the container arrives at Lagos, Tema, Cotonou, Lomé, Douala, Dakar, Abidjan, or Conakry, ready for collection.
Get a real quote in 24 to 48 hours
Tell us your cargo and West African destination. As a direct NVOCC we skip the broker markup and quote you the actual rate.
Get a free quoteAuction-won cars from the USA to West Africa
Auction-car export is one of our strongest specialties. West African buyers regularly source vehicles from Copart, IAA, and Manheim yards across the USA, and we handle everything from yard collection to overseas delivery. Our nationwide vehicle pickup and towing service collects the car directly from the auction yard, brings it to our warehouse, and ships it to your West African port. Read the full auction car export guide.
Used heavy equipment to West Africa
Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire are among the world's most active markets for used American construction equipment. We regularly export excavators, loaders, dozers, and other machinery bought at Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, and Purple Wave auctions to West African ports. Depending on the machine's size, we ship containerized, on flat-rack, or by heavy haulage. Read the equipment export guide.
How can I ship a car to Nigeria for cheap from the USA?
The cheapest way to ship a car to Nigeria (Lagos or Tin Can Island 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. Consolidating multiple vehicles into one 40ft container also lowers the per-car cost. Get a free quote in 24 to 48 hours.
How much does it cost to ship a container to Ghana (Tema) from the USA?
Container shipping cost to Ghana depends on the origin location in the USA, the container size (20ft or 40ft), and whether pickup and towing are required. As a direct FMC-licensed NVOCC, we quote you the true carrier rate without broker markup. Tema (Port of Tema) is our most active Ghanaian destination. Request a free quote for a real, transparent number.
How can I ship a container to Cotonou, Benin cheaply?
To ship a container to Cotonou (Port de Cotonou) cheaply, consolidate cargo into one 40ft container and book direct with a licensed NVOCC rather than a broker. Cassandra Logistics handles containers, vehicles, and heavy equipment to Benin regularly and quotes real rates within 24 to 48 hours.
How can I export a container to Lomé, Togo affordably?
Lomé (Port Autonome de Lomé) is a well-established West African destination. The most affordable path is booking direct with an NVOCC and filling the container as fully as possible. As a direct FMC-licensed NVOCC we quote you the actual carrier rate. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing available across all 50 states.
How can I ship a car to Douala, Cameroon for a cheap rate?
Douala is a common destination for cars and equipment heading into Central Africa. To get the cheapest rate, book direct with an NVOCC (skipping the broker) and choose the right container type for your cargo. Cassandra Logistics quotes real rates and offers nationwide vehicle pickup and towing to bring your car to our loading warehouse.
How can I ship a car to Dakar, Senegal for a good price?
We ship cars and containers to Dakar, Senegal regularly. The best price comes from booking direct with a licensed NVOCC (no broker layer) and choosing shared-container space for single vehicles or a full container for multiple. Real quotes in 24 to 48 hours.
How can I export a vehicle to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire cheaply?
Abidjan (Port of Abidjan) is one of West Africa's largest gateways. Cost-effective shipping to Côte d'Ivoire comes from booking direct with an NVOCC and using the right container configuration. Cassandra Logistics quotes real carrier rates without broker markup. Nationwide vehicle pickup and towing available.
How can I ship a container to Conakry, Guinea affordably?
We handle shipments to Conakry, Guinea and can quote the most cost-effective option based on your cargo and US origin location. As a direct FMC-licensed NVOCC we skip the broker markup and quote real rates. Request a free quote for a transparent number, no obligation.
What is the cheapest way to ship a container from the USA to West Africa?
The cheapest way to ship a container from the USA to West Africa is to book directly with a licensed NVOCC (like Cassandra Logistics) rather than a freight broker, and to fill the container as fully as possible. Consolidating multiple vehicles, or mixing cars and machinery, gets you the best cost per unit.
Can I ship multiple cars in one container to West Africa to save money?
Yes. A standard 40ft container typically fits two to four cars depending on their size, and this is one of the most reliable ways to lower the per-car cost to Africa. Ask us to quote a full-container option for Nigeria, Ghana, Cotonou, Lomé, Douala, Dakar, Abidjan, or Conakry.
Do you ship heavy equipment from US auctions to West Africa?
Yes. This is one of our strongest service lines. We export used excavators, loaders, dozers, and machinery bought at auctions such as Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, and Purple Wave to Lagos, Tema, Cotonou, Lomé, Douala, Dakar, Abidjan, and Conakry. Depending on size, equipment ships containerized, on flat-rack, or by heavy haulage.
Do you offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing for West Africa shipments?
Yes. We offer nationwide vehicle pickup and towing from any state in the USA. Whether your car is at a Copart, IAA, or Manheim auction yard or a private seller, we collect it and bring it to our loading warehouse in New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, or Baltimore for shipment to West Africa.