How do you ship cargo to Senegal from the UK?
Two routes. Sea freight through the Port of Dakar is the cost-effective choice for barrels, boxes, furniture, household goods and full 20ft/40ft containers. Air freight via Blaise Diagne (DSS) is for urgent, fragile or high-value items, arriving in days. We handle LCL/groupage and FCL, collecting anywhere in the UK into our Dagenham depot.
How long does shipping from the UK to Senegal take?
Dakar is one of West Africa's better-connected ports, so sea cargo generally takes 4–6 weeks port-to-port plus inland delivery. Air freight to Dakar is typically a few working days. We quote a realistic window per shipment.
What does it cost to ship to Senegal?
Air freight is £5.90/kg plus a £20 handling fee. Sea cargo starts from £70 per bag and varies with volume — call or email for a quote. Everything is quoted all-in, in GBP, with no charges at the Senegalese end. Prices to Dakar are in pounds even though Senegal uses the CFA franc.
Door-to-door delivery in Senegal
We collect from any UK address into our Dagenham depot, ship to Dakar, clear customs, and deliver to the recipient's door — Dakar, Thiès, Touba and beyond. Prefer drop-off and collection at the other end? That works too.
Senegal customs — what you need
Senegal requires a BSC (Bordereau de Suivi des Cargaisons) — the electronic cargo tracking note — issued before the vessel sails ; cargo arriving without one risks penalties and delays at Dakar. Documentation is in French, and duty/VAT are payable on arrival. We raise the BSC and prepare the paperwork so your shipment clears cleanly, and advise on restricted items first.
Shipping a car to Senegal from the UK
Rolats ships cars, vans and SUVs to Senegal (UK→Senegal only) by container via Dakar. Pricing is quote-only — call or email with the make, model and year for a GBP figure.
What can you send to Senegal?
Barrels & boxes, personal effects & household removals, electronics, food parcels, commercial stock, cars, and documents.
Why ship to Senegal with Rolats?
Pan-African specialists who handle the BSC and French customs paperwork end to end, with a Dagenham depot, true door-to-door delivery and all-in GBP pricing. Serving the UK Senegalese community across London and beyond.