Dakar
Dakar, Senegal
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. rrodriguesim / Pexels.
About Dakar
Dakar occupies one of the best natural harbours on the West African coast and its position on the peninsula makes it a natural first call for vessels coming down from Europe. It serves Senegal and acts as a transit gateway for landlocked Mali, which is a substantial share of the cargo passing through. That transit traffic means the corridor inland matters as much as the port itself.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Dakar — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 11–16 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider Senegal lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Dakar, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Dakar
- Country
- Senegal
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- SNDKR
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 11–16 days
What to know about Dakar
- One of the best natural harbours in West Africa
- Usually the first West African call from Europe
- Major transit gateway for landlocked Mali
- Inland corridor performance matters as much as the port
Moving cargo through Dakar? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.