Rolats ships cargo to Ghana from Durham — we arrange free collection from your Durham address (Gilesgate, Neville's Cross, Framwellgate Moor and across County Durham) into our Dagenham depot, then ship by air into Accra (Kotoka) (£5.90/kg + £20 handling) or by sea via the Port of Tema (from £70 per bag). Door-to-door to Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and beyond, with the CTN handled and no charges at the Ghanaian end.
How do you ship cargo to Ghana from Durham?
Sending to Ghana from Durham is simple:
- Free collection of your barrels, "Ghana Must Go" bags, boxes or container load from any Durham address
- Consolidated at our Dagenham depot
- Air freight into Accra (Kotoka International), or sea cargo via the Port of Tema
- Delivered door-to-door to Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and across the regions
Which parts of Durham do you collect from?
All of Durham and County Durham. We collect regularly across Gilesgate, Neville's Cross, Framwellgate Moor, Belmont and surrounding areas. We collect free across Durham city and County Durham, from Gilesgate to Neville's Cross — a regular run for the university community.
Air or sea to Ghana from Durham?
Two routes, your choice:
- Air freight — £5.90/kg + £20 handling; reaches Accra in a few working days. Best for urgent, fragile or high-value items.
- Sea cargo — from £70 per bag; takes around 4–6 weeks via the Port of Tema. Best for barrels, "Ghana Must Go" bags, furniture, vehicles and full 20ft/40ft containers.
Tell us what you're sending from Durham and we'll advise the cheaper route.
Ghana customs — the CTN, handled
Ghanaian imports require a CTN (Cargo Tracking Note, also known as ASHI/UCR) raised before the vessel sails, and clear through the ICUMS system on arrival. As an HMRC Customs Authorised, EORI-registered forwarder we raise the CTN and prepare the documentation so your cargo from Durham clears cleanly and isn't held.
Door-to-door from Durham to Ghana
We collect in Durham, consolidate at Dagenham, ship, and deliver to the recipient's door anywhere in Ghana — not just to the port. Everything is quoted all-in in GBP, with no surprise charges billed to your family in Accra, Kumasi or wherever they are.
Why Durham's Ghanaian community ship with Rolats
Family-run since 2007, HMRC Customs Authorised, rated 4.7/5 on Google. We know barrels and "Ghana Must Go" bags, food parcels, cars and full container loads — and we come to you in Durham. A real, verifiable UK company (Companies House 06153914) delivering to the door across Ghana.