Customs clearing
Customs declarations, duty and tax calculation, inspection attendance and cargo release at Massawa Port.
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Clearing & Forwarding P.L.CCustoms clearing & freight forwarding at Massawa Port
Open Gate Clearing & Forwarding P.L.C clears your cargo through Eritrean customs and delivers it to Asmara and across the country. Shipping from Dubai, China or Jeddah? We handle the paperwork, the port and the trucking.
What we do
Clearing and forwarding services in Eritrea
From the moment your vessel reaches Massawa to the moment goods arrive at your door.
Sea freight forwarding
Full containers (FCL), shared containers (LCL) and loose cargo booked into Massawa.
Air cargo
Urgent shipments cleared on arrival at Asmara International Airport.
Inland transport
Trucking from Massawa to Asmara, Keren, Mendefera and other cities in Eritrea.
Personal effects & vehicles
Household goods, cars and personal shipments for families moving home or sending goods to Eritrea.
Partner for forwarders
Overseas forwarders: we are your destination agent at Massawa for clearing and final delivery.
Main routes
Shipping to Eritrea from the Gulf and Asia
Most cargo to Massawa is transshipped through Red Sea and Gulf hubs. We receive it and take it from there.
Dubai Massawa
Electronics, building materials, solar equipment, spare parts and general goods from Jebel Ali and Deira. Talk to us on our UAE WhatsApp line.
Dubai to Eritrea shipping →China Massawa
Containers from Shanghai, Ningbo and Guangzhou, usually via Jeddah or Dubai. Ask your supplier to name us as notify party.
China to Eritrea shipping →Jeddah Massawa
Short Red Sea crossing for cargo from Saudi Arabia, plus transshipped containers from around the world.
How it works
Four steps from port to door
Send your documents
Bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list by WhatsApp or email.
Get your quote
We check the papers and confirm duties and charges before the vessel arrives.
We clear the cargo
Declaration, payment, inspection and release at Massawa Port.
Delivery
Your goods are trucked to you or ready for collection.
Why Open Gate
On the ground at Massawa Port
- Based at Massawa Port, where your cargo arrives
- Clear quotes before the ship docks, no surprises
- WhatsApp updates from arrival to delivery
- Contact line in the UAE for Dubai shippers
- English, Arabic and Tigrinya spoken
Your business is our business.
Open Gate Clearing & Forwarding P.L.C
FAQ
Questions about clearing at Massawa
What documents do I need to clear cargo at Massawa?
Usually the bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list and the importer's details. Some goods need extra permits. Send your documents on WhatsApp and we will confirm before the vessel arrives.
Can you deliver from Massawa to Asmara?
Yes. We arrange trucking from Massawa Port to Asmara and other cities in Eritrea.
Do you handle small shipments?
Yes. We clear shared-container (LCL) and loose cargo as well as full containers.
I am a freight forwarder abroad. Can you be our Massawa agent?
Yes. We act as destination agent for overseas forwarders, handling clearing and final delivery for your clients' cargo.
How do I get a quote?
Send your bill of lading or invoice on WhatsApp at +971 55 261 7532 or email matiewosttt@gmail.com.
Contact
Talk to our sales team
Call, WhatsApp or email our sales team for a clearing or forwarding quote.
WhatsApp (UAE)+971 55 261 7532
Mobile (Eritrea)07115802
Office552323
Emailmatiewosttt@gmail.com
AddressMassawa Port, P.O. Box 4185, Eritrea
Cargo on the way to Massawa?
Send your bill of lading or invoice to our sales team and we will reply with a clearing quote, then deliver to Asmara or anywhere in Eritrea.