Shipping goods from Senegal to Russia
Senegal exports groundnuts, fish and seafood, and phosphates. Dakar, at the westernmost point of Africa, is the main port, and cargo for Russia sails from there with transhipment to St Petersburg or to Novorossiysk. Air freight from Dakar via Istanbul or another hub suits chilled seafood and urgent consignments. The transit time depends on the connection and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Senegalese producers, fish processors and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your plant or warehouse, arrange the Senegalese export formalities and the veterinary or phytosanitary documents, book reefer, dry or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air has no weight limit) and screen every consignment against sanctions lists.
How we ship from Senegal 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 Senegal to Russia
Senegalese suppliers ship groundnuts and groundnut products, frozen and chilled fish and seafood, and phosphates. Fish and seafood need veterinary certificates, and the producing plant should be confirmed as eligible to supply Russia; groundnuts need phytosanitary certificates.
Export formalities
The Senegalese export declaration is lodged at Dakar port or airport, by your clearing agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Veterinary or phytosanitary certificates are issued before loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, with veterinary or plant-health control at the point of entry.
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
- Confirm with your buyer that your fish plant is eligible to supply Russia before the first order.
- Agree the temperature regime at booking for frozen or chilled seafood.
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for groundnuts before loading.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Senegal to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option, especially for chilled seafood. Sea freight from Dakar runs with transhipment. We confirm the expected time in the quote.
How do I get paid by a Russian customer?
Through our supplier-payment service: the Russian buyer pays a payment agent under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU pays your invoice by SWIFT. The commission is agreed with the buyer; payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
What documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Senegalese export declaration and veterinary or phytosanitary certificates, depending on the goods.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.