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Maritime shipping to Gabon

Ship your parcels, vehicles and furniture to Libreville and Port-Gentil. Transit in 22-28 days.

Port: Libreville
Transit Time: 22-28 days
Regular departures

Legislation and Regulations

Everything you need to know about import rules

1Douane gabonaise (DGDI)

Le Gabon applique les tarifs CEMAC. La Direction Générale des Douanes et des Impôts Indirects (DGDI) gère les importations. Les véhicules de plus de 7 ans sont interdits.

2Véhicules

Limite stricte de 7 ans. Certificat de non-gage obligatoire. Coût de dédouanement élevé.

Customs Information

Gabon’s DGDI applies CEMAC tariffs. Clearance at Libreville takes 5-8 days. Customs duties are among the highest in the region.

Restricted or Prohibited Items
Explosives
Drugs
Weapons and ammunition
Counterfeit goods
Live animals
Plastic bags

Required Documents

Prepare these documents to facilitate your shipment

Important

Ensure all documents are translated into French or English and certified. Incomplete documents may delay your shipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about shipping to Gabon

1How long to Gabon?

Transit 22-28 days + customs clearance 5-8 days.

2Vehicle age limit?
3How much does a shipment cost?
4Does Gabon ban plastic bags?

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Practical Tips

Our recommendations to best prepare your shipment to Gabon

1

7

year vehicle limit: Gabon is stricter than average — check your vehicle’s age carefully.

2

No plastic bags

Gabon bans plastic bags. Pack with cardboard or fabric.

3

Expensive clearance

Allow a high customs budget (30-45% of the value).

4

Libreville vs Port

Gentil: Port-Gentil sometimes requires transhipment from Libreville.

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