Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage

International shipping involves much more than transporting goods from one port to another. Documentation, customs requirements, cargo handling, transportation and regulatory compliance all have to work together.

McDan Shipping provides end-to-end freight forwarding and customs brokerage services designed to simplify international and regional cargo movement.

Our solutions cover sea freight, air freight, customs clearance, cross-border transportation, transit cargo management, import and export documentation and bonded cargo services.

Sea Freight

For businesses moving large volumes of cargo internationally, sea freight provides an efficient transportation solution. McDan Shipping supports:

• Full Container Load (FCL) shipments
• Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipments
• Breakbulk cargo
• Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo
• Oversized and heavy cargo transportation
• Industrial equipment and machinery shipments

Full Container Load – FCL

Our FCL solutions are suited to businesses requiring dedicated containers for larger cargo volumes. We support the coordination of containerized cargo from origin through transportation and onward delivery.

Less-than-Container Load – LCL

For businesses shipping smaller quantities, LCL provides a practical and cost-effective option by consolidating compatible shipments within a container.

Breakbulk & RoRo

Specialized cargo such as vehicles, machinery, industrial equipment and oversized items often requires handling beyond conventional container shipping. Our breakbulk and RoRo capabilities support cargo that needs specialized transportation and handling arrangements.

Air Freight & Cargo Handling

When speed matters, air freight provides a reliable solution for urgent and time-sensitive shipments. McDan Shipping provides air freight and cargo handling solutions for businesses requiring efficient movement of cargo by air. Our services include:

• Express air freight
• International air cargo transportation
• Special cargo handling
• Temperature-controlled cargo
• Perishable cargo handling
• Pharmaceutical cargo
• High-value shipment handling
• Cargo consolidation
• Air charter solutions for bulk shipments

Our specialized handling capabilities support cargo where timing, security and controlled conditions are critical.

Customs Clearance & Trade Compliance

Customs procedures can create unnecessary delays when documentation, classification or regulatory requirements are not properly managed. McDan Shipping supports importers and exporters with customs clearance and trade compliance processes designed to facilitate the smooth movement of cargo. Our services include:

• Pre-arrival documentation processing
• Post-arrival documentation processing
• Customs duty assessment assistance
• Customs duty payment processing support
• HS Code classification
• Trade compliance advisory
• Import and export documentation
• Certificates of Origin
• Bills of Lading
• Commercial invoices
• Packing lists
• Export permits
• Letter of Credit (LC) documentation management

By coordinating documentation and customs-related processes, we help businesses reduce avoidable administrative delays and maintain smoother cargo flows.

Cross-Border & Transit Cargo Management

McDan Shipping supports regional cargo movement across West Africa, including transit routes serving landlocked markets. Our capabilities support cargo movements toward markets such as:

• Burkina Faso
• Mali
• Niger

We coordinate transit cargo management, secure warehousing and bonded trucking solutions to support the movement of goods across borders. Our objective is to help businesses maintain continuity from port of entry through to their final destination.

Bonded Cargo Services

Businesses may require temporary storage of imported goods before customs duties are settled or before cargo is released into the local market. McDan Shipping provides bonded cargo services that include:

• Secure storage of duty-unpaid goods
• Bonded warehouse solutions
• Deferred duty payment options
• Controlled cargo handling and storage

These services provide businesses with greater flexibility when managing imported inventory and customs obligations.