Air in 3-5 days · Sea in 18-24 days · One accountable partner in Dhaka, named-operator replies within two business hours.
South Africa is the gateway to the SADC region. BCL offers weekly FCL from Chattogram to Durban and Cape Town, with onward cross-border trucking into Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Customs pre-clearance is our default.
Destination
Main ports / hubs
Common commodities
Every mode on this lane is operated by BCL — no opaque sub-contracting. Pick the one that fits your time and cost profile for South Africa.
Daily uplift out of Dhaka HSIA via major carriers. 3-5 days door-to-airport, with DGR and cool-chain capability where needed.
From €3.4/kg
Learn moreWeekly FCL sailings from Chattogram plus our own LCL consolidation. 18-24 days port-to-port on the primary service.
FCL from €2,350 · LCL from €88/CBM
Learn moreBAFFA-licensed brokerage at Chattogram and HSIA. We handle Bangladesh export declarations and coordinate local South Africa clearance through our overseas partner desks.
Included in door-to-door quotes
Learn moreDirectional rates based on recent BCL spot bookings. Firm quotes include surcharges, handling and customs as per your Incoterm.
| Mode | Basis | From | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight (general cargo) | Per chargeable kg | €3.4/kg | 3-5 days |
| Sea — FCL 20' standard | Per container, all-in | €2,350 | 18-24 days |
| Sea — LCL | Per CBM / 1,000 kg (w/m) | €88/CBM | 18-24 + consol days |
Rates shown are indicative, in EUR, and valid at spot. Surcharges (BAF, CAF, PSS), terminal handling, customs fees, duties, VAT and last-mile delivery apply depending on Incoterm. Bookings subject to available capacity. For a firm, itemised quote, use the form below.
Questions we answer every week. Have a specific regulation or tariff you need clarified? The quote form below goes to a named BCL operator.
Tell us what you're moving out of Dhaka or Chattogram — we'll come back with an itemised quote and an assigned operator within two business hours.
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