7 Days: 9AM–7PM EST Bronx, NY · Banjul, GM

How the Shipping Process Works

Follow these 7 simple steps and your cargo will be on its way to Dakar or Banjul.

How It Works — Step by Step

We've made the shipping process as simple as possible. Follow these steps and your cargo will be on its way to Dakar or Banjul.

Before You Ship
Step 01

Check Departure & Arrival Dates

Before booking, check our sailing schedule for the next ocean cargo departure date and estimated arrival at the port of Dakar or Banjul. Sailings are announced monthly — plan your shipment around the deadline to avoid missing the container.

Monthly sailings Deadlines posted online Sign up for alerts
Step 02

Book Your Shipment

Book online through our portal or call us directly. During booking, select a pickup date if you are located along our pickup route. You can also choose to drop off your cargo at our warehouse or mail it to our address.

Book online 24/7 Call to book Pickup route available

Mailing Your Package?

Use your name followed by "c/o Saloum Logistics LLC" on the address label. This tells us the package belongs to your account when it arrives at our warehouse.

Example Address Label

Malick Fall c/o Saloum Logistics LLC
3450 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475

Shopping Online?

Use the same address above as your shipping address when shopping on Amazon, Walmart, Shein, or any US retailer. Add your name + "c/o Saloum Logistics LLC" in the name field — your goods will arrive at our warehouse ready to consolidate.

Call before you ship. Please contact us at (929) 650-9538 or email to confirm your shipment before mailing anything to our warehouse. This ensures we are expecting your package and can process it without delay.

Preparing Your Cargo
Step 03

Prepare & Label Your Shipment

Pack your items securely and label each box clearly with your name, phone number, and destination. Do not overload or overpack — this can cause damage during transit. You are responsible for the packaging of your shipment. Follow our packing tips for best results.

Label every box No overloading You pack, you're responsible
Step 04

Drop Off or We Pick Up — Then Stored

Bring your cargo to our Bronx, NY warehouse during business hours (7 days a week, 9AM–7PM), or schedule a pickup along our route during booking. Once we receive your shipment, it is checked in, weighed, and stored securely in our warehouse until loading day.

Bronx, NY 7 Days · 9AM–7PM Secure storage
In Transit
Step 05

Loading & Vessel Departure

Loading takes place 7 to 10 days prior to the departure date. Your cargo is professionally consolidated into the container, which is then delivered to the port to await the vessel. Once your shipment departs, you will receive automatic email notifications at every step of the journey. You can also track your shipment online at any time.

Loading: 7–10 days before departure Email alerts at every milestone Online tracking available
Step 06

Arrival & Customs Clearance

Upon arrival at the Port of Dakar or Port of Banjul, please allow up to 5 business days for our team to complete the customs clearance process. Our licensed brokers handle all documentation, port fees, and duties on your behalf.

Dakar & Banjul ports Allow 5 business days We handle all paperwork
Step 07 — Final Delivery

Your Receiver is Contacted for Pickup or Delivery

Once your shipment is released from customs, our local team in Dakar or Banjul will contact your designated receiver directly to arrange either warehouse pickup or door-to-door delivery to their home or business address. You'll receive a final delivery confirmation with photo proof.

Receiver contacted directly Home delivery available Business delivery available Photo proof of delivery Final confirmation sent to sender

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Ocean freight, vehicle shipping, air cargo — we handle it all from the USA to Senegal & Gambia.

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