Maritime shipping to DR Congo
Ship your parcels, vehicles and furniture to Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Transit via the port of Matadi.
Legislation and Regulations
Everything you need to know about import rules
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.
Pas de limite d'âge stricte pour les véhicules, mais les taxes augmentent avec l'ancienneté. Certificat de non-gage requis.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about shipping to RD Congo
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Practical Tips
Our recommendations to best prepare your shipment to RD Congo
Long clearance
Matadi can take 7-14 days. Be patient and use a local broker.
Matadi → Kinshasa
Add 1-2 days of road transport.
Lubumbashi
Very long inland transit — plan extra time.
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