Full container loads
Dedicated containers for business inventory, industrial equipment, vehicles and large household shipments. Container size and loading plans depend on dimensions, weight and cargo requirements.
U.S. origins • International destinations
Ocean freight from every U.S. state.
Ship personal, commercial and industrial cargo with Smiles Logistics Group. We arrange ocean transportation from U.S. cities through suitable gateways, and coordinate inbound ocean freight with inland delivery planning.
A route built around your cargo
LCL and consolidation
Share container space when your cargo does not require a full container. We review package sizes, handling needs and available consolidation services for the destination.
Vehicles and project cargo
Request containerized vehicle shipping, RoRo where available, or a review of machinery and oversized cargo. Acceptance depends on the carrier, cargo, route and required documents.
From your U.S. city to the ocean gateway
Start with your pickup address and destination. Our forwarding team reviews inland trucking or eligible rail options, cargo preparation and the ocean service. Pickup and delivery arrangements vary by ZIP code, equipment, access and carrier availability; Alaska and Hawaii may require additional domestic connections.
For exports, provide your ready date, cargo dimensions and weight, loading requirements and destination country. For imports, provide the origin, arrival gateway and U.S. delivery point. Your quote identifies the included services and charges before booking.
International ocean freight
Ocean freight from the U.S. to Africa
Ask our freight forwarding team about ocean shipping from the United States to Nigeria (Lagos), Ghana (Tema), Sierra Leone (Freetown), Guinea (Conakry), Senegal (Dakar), Togo (Lomé), Liberia (Monrovia), Benin (Cotonou), and Cameroon (Douala or Kribi). We review the requested origin, port, cargo, carrier schedule and documentation before confirming a route or quote.
We can review full container load (FCL), less than container load (LCL), RoRo vehicle shipping where available, containerized vehicles, machinery, equipment and household goods. Tell us what you are shipping and where it needs to go so we can confirm the suitable service.
Explore USA to Africa destinations →Major U.S. ocean gateways
Explore port planning information for key U.S. gateways, with shipment-specific review of terminals, carrier options and inland movement.
Browse U.S. port gateways →Inbound ocean freight from Africa
Request routing from the African origin ports we have served to a U.S. port or inland destination.
Browse Africa to U.S. ports →Find your state or city
Search our directory of all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and representative cities. We review requests from other U.S. cities too. Your pickup ZIP code lets us confirm local collection, loading and the available ocean route.
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Alabama (AL)
Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville and other communities.
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Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and other communities.
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Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg and other communities.
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Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket and other communities.
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Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Pierre and other communities.
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Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, Chesapeake, Alexandria and other communities.
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Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver and other communities.
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Washington, D.C. and other communities.
Request an ocean quote from District of ColumbiaHave a preferred ocean carrier?
We arrange vessel space and coordinate the shipment as your freight forwarder. Tell us the carrier you prefer and we will review the available route, space, equipment and rate for your cargo.
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