Shipping from China to Massawa
Containers from Shanghai, Ningbo and Guangzhou, cleared at Massawa Port and delivered to your warehouse in Eritrea.
Importing from China into Eritrea
Containers from Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou and other Chinese ports usually reach Massawa by transshipment through Jeddah or Dubai. Sea freight commonly takes several weeks, so planning the clearing side early matters.
Most China-based forwarders end their service at Massawa Port. That is where Open Gate takes over: we clear your goods through Eritrean customs and deliver them to your warehouse or shop.
We work with Eritrean importers buying from Chinese suppliers and with Chinese forwarders that need a destination agent in Eritrea.
China to Massawa, step by step
Book with your forwarder
FCL or LCL from your nearest Chinese port.
Share the documents
Send us the bill of lading, invoice and packing list.
Clearing at Massawa
We clear the cargo when the vessel discharges.
Delivery
Trucked to Asmara or anywhere in Eritrea.
Cargo heading to Massawa?
Send your documents to our sales team and get a written quote before the vessel arrives.
Common questions
Do ships sail directly from China to Massawa?
Most cargo is transshipped through Red Sea or Gulf hubs such as Jeddah or Dubai before reaching Massawa.
I am a forwarder in China. Can you be our Massawa agent?
Yes. We act as destination agent for overseas forwarders, handling customs clearing and final delivery for your clients' cargo.
Can you clear a shared container (LCL)?
Yes. We clear LCL and loose cargo as well as full containers.