Shipping Time for Sewing Machines from China to Africa
How long sea freight takes from China to Lagos, Mombasa, Tema and Chittagong — and how to plan your order.
Planning your order around shipping time keeps production running. Here are typical sea freight times from China.
Typical transit times
- Lagos, Nigeria — approximately 4–6 weeks.
- Mombasa, Kenya — approximately 3–4 weeks.
- Tema, Ghana — approximately 4–5 weeks.
- Chittagong, Bangladesh — approximately 2–3 weeks.
What affects the time
Transit time depends on the sailing schedule, transhipment and customs clearance. Clearing can add days to weeks, so have your documents ready in advance.
Planning your order
Order with lead time to spare. If your machines support a busy production line, keep a buffer stock of spare parts so downtime never stops you. For import specifics, see our Nigeria import guide.