Shipping Route — 🇸🇳 Senegal
Shipping Vehicles & Machinery from Germany to Senegal
Complete guide to exporting vehicles and equipment from Germany to Dakar — transit times, age limits, ECOWAS duties, and cargo tracking requirements.
Route Overview
Germany → Senegal
Direct shipping from Hamburg and Antwerp to Senegal. Below you'll find everything you need to plan your shipment — ports, transit times, costs, and documentation.
Dakar — Port Autonome de Dakar
Primary RoRo and container port. Main maritime gateway for vehicle imports into Senegal.
Transit Times
How Long Does Shipping Take?
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
7–11 days from Antwerp, 11–16 days from Hamburg
Container (FCL)
11–15 days from Antwerp, 11–16 days from Hamburg
Shipping Methods
How to Ship to Senegal
RoRo — regular West Africa rotations with at least monthly departures from North Europe
Container (20'/40' FCL) — frequent sailings with multiple carriers
Common Carriers on This Route
Vehicle Age Restrictions
Age Limits for Senegal
Strict age-limit prohibition: passenger cars max 10 years, trucks max 15 years from year of manufacture. Over-age vehicles are treated as prohibited goods and can be refused entry.
Import Duties & Taxes
What Does It Cost to Import?
Cumulative rates vary by vehicle type. Used passenger vehicles via maritime: ~49% all-in.
ECOWAS CET-based customs duty
VAT and additional charges
Used passenger vehicles (maritime): ~48.97% cumulative rate
New passenger vehicles (maritime): ~41.99% cumulative rate
Vehicles older than 5 years face duties up to ~35% of customs value
All customs declarations in West African CFA franc (XOF). Rates are indicative — always request a current quote for accurate landed costs.
Required Documentation
Documents You'll Need
BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) — cargo tracking note, required before loading
Bill of Lading (original)
Commercial invoice / purchase invoice
Vehicle registration certificate
Export certificate from Germany
Valid ID documentation
Key Regulations
What You Should Know
BSC cargo tracking note is mandatory — must be obtained before vessel loading
Over-age vehicles are classified as prohibited imports, not just penalized
Confirm vehicle age category before purchase to avoid seizure at port
Senegal is part of the ECOWAS customs union
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