BBS4 Trading & Logistics

Shipping from China to Ethiopia

BBS4 Trading & Logistics ships goods from China (Guangzhou, Yiwu), Dubai and India (Mumbai) to Ethiopia. Buy from 1688, Taobao, Alibaba, factories or markets, send everything to a BBS4 warehouse with your shipping mark, and we consolidate, ship, clear and hand over your cargo in Addis Ababa.

Step 1: Download the BBS4 app and create your account — you get your own BBS4 shipping mark straight away.

Step 2: Copy one of our warehouse addresses in China (Guangzhou, Yiwu), Dubai and India (Mumbai) from the app and give it to your supplier, with your shipping mark written on every carton.

Step 3: We receive, weigh and record your goods, then consolidate them and ship by sea or air.

Step 4: Track every step with your waybill number, then collect your cleared cargo at our Addis Ababa hub — the team also arranges onward delivery inside Ethiopia.

  • Sea freight: Sea freight as a Full Container Load (40HC, minimum 64 CBM) at $450/CBM. Smaller consignments to Ethiopia go by express air cargo.
  • Air cargo: Express air cargo from China (Guangzhou, Yiwu), Dubai and India (Mumbai) in about 5–7 business days, from $14.50/kg chargeable weight (minimum 1 kg).
  • Collection: our Addis Ababa hub — the team also arranges onward delivery inside Ethiopia.
  • Local currency: ETB.

Questions

How long does shipping from China to Ethiopia take?
Express air cargo takes about 5–7 business days. For sea freight to Ethiopia, ask our team for the current sailing schedule.
How much does it cost to ship from China to Ethiopia?
Sea freight to Ethiopia is $450/CBM for full container loads (minimum 64 CBM). Smaller shipments go by air from $14.50/kg. Use the BBS4 freight calculator or request a quote for an exact price.
Can I ship from Dubai or India to Ethiopia?
Yes. Besides our Guangzhou and Yiwu warehouses in China, BBS4 receives goods at warehouses in Dubai and Mumbai and ships them to Ethiopia.
What is a BBS4 shipping mark?
Your shipping mark is your unique customer code (for example BBS4-001-KUMASI-GH-0244412370). Write it on every package sent to our warehouses so we can identify, record and track your goods. You get it when you create your account in the BBS4 app.

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