Container shipping
Full & shared containers to West Africa
For commercial cargo and household moves that need reliable sailings, export guidance, and clear communication.
Typical destinations
- Tema · Takoradi
- Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can)
- Freetown · Banjul
Trusted by Ghana's Universities · 12 Years · Zero Failures
When graduation is 7 days away, there is no room for error.
Blank certificates. Air freight. UK to Accra — sealed and delivered.
Sealed in the UK. Cleared through customs. Delivered to campus. No delays. No excuses. No exceptions.
The UK freight forwarder that Ghanaian institutions trust.
Institutional cargo, RoRo vehicle export, commercial freight — we built this corridor over 15 years. University Registrars, secure print companies, vehicle exporters and commercial traders rely on us for a single reason: we know the route, the ports and the paperwork. Tema. Apapa. Accra International Airport. Zero failures.
Ellcworth service range
View all →Container shipping (FCL & LCL)
Full and shared container shipping from the UK to Ghana and key West African ports.
RoRo vehicle shipping
Cars, vans, 4×4s, trucks and machinery moved on regular UK to West Africa RoRo sailings.
Fast air freight
Urgent cargo and commercial shipments moved quickly from the UK to African destinations.
Secure document logistics
Certificates, cheques and sensitive documents handled securely for time-critical delivery.
Repacking & consolidation
Multiple UK collections checked, combined and prepared for one efficient export shipment.
Export & customs support
Practical support with export paperwork, valuations and shipping requirements for West Africa.
Step 1 · Get a quote
Get a quick shipping quote
Choose your service, tell us a few details, and we'll come back with clear options and costs for your route.
Step 2 · Destinations & services
Key destinations & services
From single vehicles to secure documents and full containers, Ellcworth connects UK shippers to high-demand African routes with steady, transparent updates.
RoRo vehicle shipping
Cars, vans & trucks on regular RoRo sailings
Ideal for single vehicles and trade customers who need predictable, port-to-port movements.
Typical destinations
- Tema
- Lagos
- Cotonou
- Abidjan
Air freight
Priority air freight when timing matters
Smaller but urgent shipments that need to reach teams or customers in days, not weeks.
Typical destinations
- Accra
- Lagos
- Nairobi
Secure documents
Certificates, cheques & other secure print
Built for institutions and banks that need tamper-evident, signed-for document movements.
Typical destinations
- Universities
- Professional bodies
- Financial institutions
Repacking & consolidation
Consolidate multiple suppliers into one export
Send UK deliveries to our warehouse; we'll check, photograph, repack and ship as a single export.
Typical destinations
- UK warehouse → West Africa
- Personal effects & e-commerce
Export & customs support
Smooth clearance for UK exports to Africa
We help you prepare compliant export paperwork — EORI checks, valuations, vehicle docs, commercial invoices and destination rules.
Typical destinations
- Ghana · Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
- Benin · Côte d'Ivoire
For traders, SMEs & institutions
Set up an Ellcworth business shipping profile.
If you ship regularly, we can streamline your bookings, paperwork and updates so each movement feels more like a simple workflow than a one-off project.
Get a Dedicated Partner
Speak to someone who knows your routes, terms and typical cargo.
Lock in Predictable Rates
Discuss rates and service levels that fit your shipping pattern.
Simplify Your Paperwork
Help with repeat paperwork, export requirements and buyer needs.
Fx
Integrate with Your Schedule
Plan around production, term dates or vessel schedules — not guesswork.
Live Vessel Activity
UK to West Africa corridor
Track vessels currently operating on the routes we work with. Sailings connect London Gateway, Tilbury, Sheerness, Teesport and Southampton to Tema, Lagos and beyond.
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Read our reviews
Real feedback from real shippers.
Universities, traders and families trust Ellcworth to move sensitive, time-critical cargo between the UK and Africa. Here’s what a few of them say about working with us.
Customer satisfaction
4.9 / 5
Based on repeat shippers for UK–Africa routes and secure document movements.
Communication
Clear updates at key milestones
From booking and port delivery to vessel departure and arrival, we keep you informed so you’re never guessing where your shipment is.
Focus
UK–Africa routes, every day
Our work is centred on UK exports into African ports, so we know the vessels, routes and paperwork your shipment depends on.
Care
Extra attention for sensitive cargo
Whether it’s secure documents, a non-runner vehicle or personal effects, we take time to understand what’s important about your shipment.
Higher education
Secure documents for Ghanaian universities
“Ellcworth handled our degree certificates with care from the UK printer to our campus. The updates were clear, and the handover documentation helped us maintain full control at every stage.”
Mr. Andy LumorRepresentative of Universities of Ghana Overseas
Verified Ellcworth shipper.
Vehicle trader
RoRo shipment for a vehicle dealer
“They confirmed sailing options, guided us on port delivery and issued documents our buyers in Tema can rely on. It's now straightforward to quote delivery dates with confidence.”
Faheed WassefVehicle trader, Accra
Verified Ellcworth shipper.
Health Products shipper
Small business, consolidated and tracked
“Instead of sending multiple parcels, we shipped everything through Ellcworth. They checked and consolidated our boxes, so we had one shipment, one bill and full visibility until delivery.”
Amma Asafo-AgyeiBusiness shipper, Accra
Verified Ellcworth shipper.
Partners & Institutions
We work with organisations across these sectors.
We support organisations across education, secure printing and industry who rely on us for reliable, well-documented movement of critical and high-value cargo.
Focused on lasting relationships, not just one-off transactions.
Case studies and named references available on request.
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Higher Education
Universities & academic institutions
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Secure Print
Certificate & document printers
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Automotive Export
Vehicle traders & exporters
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Freight Logistics
Clearing & forwarding partners
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Healthcare
Medical equipment & supplies
Case studies and named references available on request. Contact us to find out more.