Landlocked West Africa market

Frozen Food Supply to Burkina Faso via Tema

Burkina Faso is landlocked. ATC Group prioritizes CIF Tema for this offer, followed by road transit to Burkina Faso; Lomé and Abidjan are alternatives according to current logistics conditions. The importer coordinates inland customs and road formalities with its transit partners.

Products in highest demand

Frozen Herring

Whole-round frozen herring is agreed by size grade, glazing and carton format.

Frozen Mackerel

Whole-round frozen mackerel is specified by species, size grade, glazing and carton format.

Frozen Beef Liver

Beef livers from the European Union or South America are supplied in wholesale export cartons.

Tilapia to develop

Asian aquaculture tilapia can be developed by size grade, glazing, presentation and carton format.

Also supplied on this corridor

    Shipping and trade terms

    Incoterms
    CIF Tema (priority), CIF Lomé or CIF Abidjan
    Equipment
    40ft Reefer, High Cube, set at -18 °C
    Inland leg
    Road transit after port clearance, arranged with the importer's transit partners
    Origins
    Fish: FAO 27, FAO 34 and FAO 87; Asian aquaculture for tilapia. Beef: European Union and South America

    Documents and compliance

    • Health or veterinary certificate issued by the competent authority at origin
    • Certificate of origin and full commercial set (invoice, packing list, bill of lading)
    • Port clearance, transit and Burkina Faso import formalities confirmed before loading

    Buyer questions

    How does frozen food reach landlocked Burkina Faso?

    Cargo arrives through a neighboring seaport and continues by road. Tema is prioritized for this offer, with Lomé and Abidjan available according to current logistics conditions.

    Who coordinates the inland transit corridor?

    The importer and freight partners coordinate port clearance, border formalities and onward road transit, with the Conseil Burkinabé des Chargeurs represented on the main corridors.

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