Democratic Republic of Congo

China to DRC shared container shipping

The DRC is served through East and Southern African ports for the Katanga region, and through the Atlantic port of Matadi for the west. Routes depend on the destination city.

Cities served

  • Lubumbashi
  • Kolwezi
  • Kinshasa
  • Other locations on quotation

Proposed shipping routes

  • • China → Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) → road via Zambia to Kasumbalesa (Haut-Katanga)
  • • China → Durban (South Africa) → road via Zambia to Kasumbalesa
  • • China → Matadi (DRC Atlantic port) → road/rail towards Kinshasa

Routes are commonly used corridors. The route for your cargo depends on the container programme and is confirmed on your quotation.

Available delivery arrangements

  • • Customer collection from the destination depot (where configured)
  • • Local delivery within the city
  • • Regional delivery on quotation
  • • Business premises and residential delivery
  • • Special vehicle delivery for heavy or oversized items

Import documentation guidance

  • • Commercial invoice and packing list
  • • Bill of lading reference
  • • Importer identification and tax number (NIF/RCCM for businesses)
  • • FERI (Fiche Électronique de Renseignements à l'Importation) or equivalent import notification, where required
  • • Permits or certificates for regulated goods, where applicable

General guidance only. Requirements are confirmed by licensed customs agents for each shipment.

Get a quote for China to DRC

Share your cargo details and receive an itemised quotation.

Request a quotation