Air or sea?
Air vs sea shipping calculator
Enter your shipment's total weight and volume to compare air freight against sea consolidation from China to Ghana.
Why compare before you book
- Air freight bills the higher of actual and volumetric weight (1 CBM ≈ 167 kg)
- Sea consolidation bills by volume — light but bulky goods ship far cheaper by sea
- Air takes roughly 1–2 weeks door to door; sea takes 6–10 weeks
- Most consolidators apply a minimum charge — small sea shipments may not save much
Your shipping comparison
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Enter your shipment details to see a recommendation.
Estimates based on the per-kg and per-CBM rates above — confirm current rates with your forwarder. Typical transit: air 7–14 days, sea 45–70 days to Tema. Duty is charged separately on CIF value: use the Duty Calculator.
Rules of thumb
- Phones, electronics, small accessories → air (fast turnover beats freight savings)
- Shoes, bags, furniture, toys, bulky plastics → sea
- Testing a new product? Air a small batch first, then switch winners to sea
- Never let stock-out risk erase your sea-freight savings