Lomé is one of the busiest re-export ports in West Africa, with a customs regime designed to move vehicles onward to landlocked Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. The port runs efficiently and has weekly direct service from the US East Coast.
Lomé lane snapshot
Re-export hub for the Sahel.
Loading ports - US side
Baltimore
Direct service.
Newark
Frequent sailings.
Brunswick / Jacksonville
SE pickup belt.
Galveston / Freeport TX
TX-belt option.
Re-export to Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali
If your final destination is Ouagadougou, Niamey, or Bamako, Lomé is often the right entry. Vehicles clear Togolese customs in transit and move onward by truck along the trans-West-African corridors. We coordinate inland legs with vetted carriers.
Documents you'll need
Original US title
Required for export.
Commercial invoice in French
Preferred for Togolese customs.
Consignee details + tax ID
Full legal name and NIF.
Onward transit declaration
If destination is Burkina, Niger, or Mali.
Transit times - port to port
| Loading port | Lomé transit |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | 24-28 days |
| Newark | 25-30 days |
| Brunswick | 24-28 days |
| Galveston / Freeport TX | 26-32 days |
Shipping to Lomé?
Tell us the cargo, pickup ZIP, and onward inland destination if any. Quote in one business day.