TransAxis Global Logistics arranges container shipping, sea and air freight and customs clearance to Sudan. This guide explains how shipping to Port Sudan works, what we need from you, and how to get a quote.
How shipping to Sudan works
- Tell us the cargo. What it is, how much, where it is now, and when it is ready.
- Receive a written quote. Carrier, routing, transit estimate, cut-off date and every charge.
- We book and prepare documents. Container space, bill of lading, export declaration and the import file for Sudan.
- Your cargo sails to Port Sudan. We track it and keep you updated.
- Customs clearance and delivery. Clearance in Port Sudan, then road delivery to Khartoum or your chosen destination.
Routes to Port Sudan
UK and Europe to Sudan
From Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg through the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal into the Red Sea.
Dubai and the Gulf to Sudan
From Jebel Ali and Doha via the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, or by transhipment in Jeddah.
USA to Sudan
From New York, Norfolk, Savannah, Miami and Houston across the Atlantic, or from Los Angeles via Panama.
China and Asia to Sudan
From Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen and Singapore across the Indian Ocean into the Red Sea.
Africa to Sudan
From Lagos, Port Harcourt, Cape Town and Durban along the African coast into the Red Sea.
Air freight to Khartoum
For urgent, high-value or time-sensitive consignments, cleared on arrival.
Services
- FCL container shipping in 20ft and 40ft containers, including high-cube and reefer on request.
- LCL consolidation for smaller shipments, priced by volume.
- Air freight to Khartoum.
- Customs clearance at origin and in Port Sudan through licensed agents.
- Inland delivery by road from Port Sudan.
- Personal shipments such as household goods and personal effects.
Sanctions and compliance
Some goods, parties and transactions involving Sudan are subject to UK, EU, UN or US sanctions and export controls. We screen every shipment and may ask for end-user details before we book. We do not ship prohibited goods.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to ship to Sudan?
Usually a commercial invoice, a packing list and a bill of lading or air waybill, plus any certificate or permit your goods need, such as a certificate of origin or a conformity certificate. We check the set before the cargo leaves.
Can I ship a part container (LCL) to Port Sudan?
Yes. Smaller shipments can be consolidated with other cargo, so you pay for the space you use. Tell us the number of pallets or cartons, the weight and the dimensions.
Do you deliver inland from Port Sudan?
Yes. After clearance, containers and loose cargo can be trucked to Khartoum and other destinations.
How are prices calculated?
Sea freight is priced per container (20ft or 40ft) or per cubic metre for LCL, plus origin and destination charges. Air freight is priced by chargeable weight. Every quote lists each charge.
Can you ship from the UK to Sudan?
Yes. UK cargo is typically routed through North European hubs such as Rotterdam, Antwerp or Hamburg and on to Port Sudan via the Suez Canal.
Get a quote
Use the chat on our homepage, message us on WhatsApp +420 728 488 328 or Telegram @transaxisgroup, or email info@transaxisgroup.com with your cargo details.