Shipping goods from Ghana to Russia
Ghana is one of the world’s leading cocoa producers and is also known for gold and timber. Tema, near Accra, is the main container port, and cargo for Russia sails with transhipment to St Petersburg or to Novorossiysk. Air freight from Accra via Dubai or Istanbul suits samples and urgent consignments. The transit time depends on the connection and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Ghanaian producers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your warehouse or processing plant, arrange the Ghanaian export formalities, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg — air freight has no weight limit — and every consignment is screened against sanctions lists before we accept it.
How we ship from Ghana to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Ghana to Russia
Ghanaian suppliers ship cocoa beans and cocoa products such as butter and powder, timber and wood products, and other agricultural produce. Cocoa and timber need phytosanitary certificates for Russia, and correct drying and packing are essential for a long sea voyage.
Export formalities
The Ghanaian export declaration is lodged at Tema or at Accra airport, by your clearing agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Phytosanitary certificates must be issued before loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for cocoa and timber before the container is loaded.
- Use heat-treated wooden packaging to avoid delays at plant-health control.
- Check moisture levels of cocoa beans before stuffing to prevent condensation damage.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Ghana to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Tema runs with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We confirm the time in each quote.
How can my Russian customer pay me?
Your customer can use our supplier-payment service: they pay a payment agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU transfers the invoice amount to you by SWIFT. The commission is agreed with the buyer; payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
Which documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Ghanaian export declaration and phytosanitary certificates for cocoa, timber and other plant products.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only carry goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted, and restricted items are declined.