East Africa logistics special line: transportation plan from China to Burundi
East Africa logistics special line: transportation plan from China to Burundi
From China to Burundi, there are mainly the following transportation schemes:
1. Sea transportation from China to Burundi: It can be shipped from Chinese ports (such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc.) to Port of Dar es Salaam on the east coast of Africa or Kenya Mombasa Port in Kenya, and then transported to Burundi by land or water. Sea freight takes a long time, ranging from one to two months
2. Air transportation from China to Burundi: You can choose to fly directly from the airports of major cities in China (such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.) to Bujumbura International Airport in Burundi. The air freight speed is relatively fast, taking only a few days to about a week, but the shipping cost is relatively high
3. Railway+road transportation from China to Burundi: Goods from inland regions or coastal cities in China can be transported by railway to Southeast Asian or Central Asian countries, and enter Africa through road transportation. The specific transportation route and time vary depending on the starting and ending points.
It should be noted that the relevant import regulations and procedures of Burundi should be understood when shipping or air transportation is carried out to ensure smooth customs clearance. At the same time, to ensure the safe transportation of goods, it is recommended to choose a legitimate freight forwarding or logistics company to cooperate.
The customs clearance requirements of Burundi are as follows:
1. Customs declaration: Customs declaration is required for all imported goods. The Customs declaration includes the description, quantity, value and origin of the goods.
2. Invoice: Commercial invoice is required, including commodity name, quantity, unit price, total value, etc. The invoice should be signed and stamped by the supplier.
