Landed cost, not invoice cost
Duty, VAT, clearing, port charges and inland transport routinely add substantially to invoice value. Calculate landed cost before you commit.
Documentation before arrival
Demurrage accrues while paperwork is sorted. Lodging documents before the vessel arrives is the single biggest cost saving available.
AfCFTA in practice
Tariff reductions are being phased in and implementation varies by country. Check the current position for your specific product and route rather than assuming.