About Us
Marwest LLC is a USDOT-licensed international freight forwarder and customs broker specializing in Africa, China, and USA trade lanes. Six offices. 45+ countries. 18+ years of freight expertise.
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China Export Expertise
Factory Gate to Final Destination
Deep-Rooted China Freight Expertise
Marwest LLC's Shandong, China office is embedded in one of China's most active export manufacturing provinces. Our team combines local procurement support, customs clearance, inland haulage, and international forwarding — giving importers in Africa and the USA a single point of contact from factory gate to final destination.
We specialize in the China-to-Africa trade lane, one of the world's most complex freight corridors, with deep expertise in Chinese export regulations, African import customs, and the documentation requirements that make the difference between smooth clearance and costly delays.
What We Handle From China
Ocean FCL & LCL
Full container loads (FCL) and LCL consolidation from all major Chinese ports — Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen. Competitive carrier rates and reliable ETAs.
Air Freight from China
Express and economy air freight from PVG, PEK, CAN, and CTU to destinations across Africa, the USA, and Europe. DGR certified for hazardous goods, known shipper status.
China Export Customs
Full export customs clearance including HS code classification, export licence verification, quarantine and inspection (CIQ) coordination, and SONCAP/PVOC pre-shipment inspection.
Factory Inspection & Pickup
On-the-ground inspection and cargo pickup from factories across Shandong, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu. Consolidation at our Qingdao bonded warehouse.
Cross-Border E-Commerce
B2C and B2B cross-border e-commerce fulfilment from China. Customs classification, tax collection, last-mile delivery coordination for Africa-bound e-commerce shipments.
Pre-Shipment Inspection
SONCAP (Nigeria), PVOC (Kenya/Tanzania), BUREAU VERITAS and SGS coordination for mandatory pre-shipment inspection programmes required by African import authorities.
Chinese Ports and Airports We Work With
Qingdao (TAO / CNQDG)
Our Shandong HQ city. Major container port — top 10 globally. Primary gateway for northern China exports.
Shanghai (PVG / CNSHA)
World's busiest container port. FCL, LCL, and express ocean freight for central and eastern China.
Guangzhou / Shenzhen
Pearl River Delta manufacturing hub. Primary gateway for electronics, textiles, consumer goods, and machinery.
Ningbo (CNNGB)
Key Yangtze Delta port specialising in bulk cargo, chemicals, and manufacturing exports from Zhejiang province.
Navigating the World's Most Complex Trade Lane
African Import Compliance
We understand the unique import regulations of 30+ African countries — from Nigeria's SONCAP to Kenya's PVOC, Tanzania's TBS pre-shipment, and South Africa's SARS requirements.
Bilingual Operations
Our Shandong team operates fluently in English and Mandarin — eliminating the language barrier that causes so many cargo errors and supplier disputes.
Competitive Freight Rates
Long-standing carrier relationships with MSC, COSCO, Evergreen, and CMA CGM on China-Africa lanes give us access to competitive rates and priority booking.
Ship From China With Confidence
Our Shandong team handles everything from factory pickup to African or US destination clearance. Get a competitive quote today.
