How do you ship cargo to Burkina Faso from the UK?
Because there's no coastline, every sea shipment transits a neighbouring port and then travels overland. Sea freight via Tema, Lomé or Abidjan is the cost-effective option for bags, barrels, boxes and full containers; we pick the corridor with the cleanest road connection to Ouagadougou. Air freight into Ouagadougou is the fast lane for urgent or high-value goods. Collection is anywhere in the UK into our Dagenham depot.
How long does shipping from the UK to Burkina Faso take?
Allow a little longer than a coastal country: sea cargo runs roughly 6–9 weeks — the ocean leg to the transit port plus the inland road haul to Ouagadougou. Air freight to Ouagadougou is typically a few working days. We quote a realistic window per shipment, factoring in the chosen corridor and border-crossing time.
What does it cost to ship to Burkina Faso?
Air freight is £5.90 per kg plus a £20 handling charge. Sea cargo starts from £70 per bag and varies with the transit corridor and volume — call or email for a quote. Car shipping (UK→Burkina Faso) and 20ft/40ft containers are quote-only. All-in GBP, with no charges at the African end.
Door-to-door delivery in Burkina Faso
We collect from any UK address into our Dagenham depot, ship to the transit port, clear the goods through and deliver to the door in Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso and beyond. The landlocked road leg is built into your quote — no surprise inland fees.
Burkina Faso customs — what you need
Burkina Faso-bound cargo typically needs an ECTN / BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) raised before the vessel sails at the transit port, plus French-language documentation and transit paperwork for the overland leg . Duty and VAT are assessed in CFA francs. We handle the documentation end-to-end so the cargo moves cleanly through the border.
What can you send to Burkina Faso?
Bags & barrels, personal effects & household removals, electronics, food parcels, commercial stock, and documents. (Vehicle shipping available on a quote basis.)
Why ship to Burkina Faso with Rolats?
Routing landlocked cargo is what separates a true freight forwarder from a parcel service — we manage the port transit and the overland leg as one job. Dagenham depot, all-in GBP pricing, HMRC Customs Authorised and EORI registered, founder-led by Michael Imona. Serving the UK Burkinabè community.