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Maritime shipping to DR Congo

Ship your parcels, vehicles and furniture to Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Transit via the port of Matadi.

Port: Matadi
Transit Time: 25-35 days
Regular departures

Legislation and Regulations

Everything you need to know about import rules

1Douane congolaise (DGDA)

La RD Congo a sa propre réglementation douanière gérée par la DGDA. Le port de Matadi est le principal point d'entrée, suivi d'un transport terrestre vers Kinshasa.

2Véhicules

Pas de limite d'âge stricte pour les véhicules, mais les taxes augmentent avec l'ancienneté. Certificat de non-gage requis.

Customs Information

The DGDA handles imports. Clearance at Matadi can take 7-14 days. Transport Matadi→Kinshasa adds 1-2 days. For Lubumbashi the transit is even longer.

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

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 RD Congo

1How long to DR Congo?

Transit 25-35 days + customs clearance 7-14 days + Matadi→Kinshasa transport 1-2 days.

2Is there a vehicle age limit?
3How much does a shipment cost?
4Is delivery to Lubumbashi possible?

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Practical Tips

Our recommendations to best prepare your shipment to RD Congo

1

Long clearance

Matadi can take 7-14 days. Be patient and use a local broker.

2

Matadi → Kinshasa

Add 1-2 days of road transport.

3

Lubumbashi

Very long inland transit — plan extra time.

4

Local contact

Essential for receiving the shipment.

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