How long does it take to ship from USA to Ghana by sea?

Delivery time from the US to Ghana varies, as express shipping takes three to four business days, while economy shipping takes five to 10 business days.

How much does a shipping container cost to Ghana?

Ghana is one destination to ship containers with cars from USA. Generally, the cost is $3,200 to $4,100 for a 20 foot container with one vehicle, and $4,500 to $5,000 for a 40 foot container with 2 vehicles, and $5,000 to $6,000 for a 40HQ container with 4 vehicles.

How long does it take to clear a container in Ghana?

The standard grace period for all shipments discharged at Ghanaian ports is: 7 days for dry and 5 days for reefer containers – if containers are delivered within Ghana. 21 days too dry – if containers are in transit to other West African coastal countries.

How long does it take to ship a container to Ghana?

The next longest routes are Detroit – Tema, with an average of 74 days, and Minneapolis – Tema, with an average of 74 days. The shortest transit time to send a container to Ghana is the Charlotte – Tema route, with an average of 4 days.

What is the cheapest way to ship to Ghana?

These are examples of the cheapest prices for 20ft FCL container shipping to Ghana ports: Send your container to Ghana in FCL (Full Container Load) or LCL (Less than a Container Load) shipment at the best price. iContainers operates in 2 ports in Ghana from the USA and in 2 ports in Ghana from Spain for ocean freight transport.

Can a cargo ship take you across the Atlantic?

The shipping lines won't allow you to work your way across the Atlantic just so you can get a free trip overseas. However, you will get to meet crew members and most likely find yourself spending a lot of time getting to know many of them when they take a break or have some time off to relax. 4. Life on a ship

Traveling as a passenger on a cargo ship is actually more expensive than your average plane ticket. But before you scoff at the price—plan on an average of $80-140/day—consider this: your ticket pays for room, meals, and experiences that can't be had anywhere else. The days when a person could work for their passage are long gone.