- 22 years moving households & cargo
- 1,213+ moves delivered door to door
- 4.8 / 5 200 client-feedback responses
- One coordinator from quote to delivery
Togo is a compact West African nation with an outsized role in regional trade, thanks to the deep-water Port of Lomé — one of the busiest transhipment hubs on the West African coast. That makes the UAE–Togo corridor more accessible than the country’s size might suggest, with a clear ocean path for household and commercial freight. Seemleius runs the route as a single coordinated service from the UAE survey to the Togolese doorstep.
The corridor carries development-sector and diplomatic staff posted to Lomé, professionals joining port, logistics and banking operations, NGO personnel, and businesses using Togo as a base for regional distribution. It is a focused route, and that focus is an advantage — the freight plan and customs file are tailored to each move rather than processed as a generic shipment.
Freight routes & customs
Sea freight from Jebel Ali to the Port of Lomé typically runs around three to five weeks, often via a regional transhipment connection, and it is the cost-effective choice for full household volumes and commercial cargo. Air freight from DXB into Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport in Lomé routes via a connecting hub and is the faster option for urgent or higher-value consignments. Customs is administered by the Office Togolais des Recettes (OTR). Arriving residents and returning nationals may import used household effects and personal goods with relief from duty where the goods are demonstrably personal property, supported by a residence permit and a detailed inventory; we prepare that documentation before the shipment sails.
Sea & air freight
Ocean from Jebel Ali to the deep-water Port of Lomé for full loads — connecting air via DXB when the timeline is tight.
OTR customs handled
Declarations for the Office Togolais des Recettes prepared accurately, with used-goods relief documentation assembled in advance.
Regional hub access
Lomé’s deep-water port gives the corridor strong connectivity and reliable onward delivery across the country.
One coordinator
A single point of contact owns the move from the UAE survey to the Togolese delivery — no handover gaps between vendors.
Who moves this route
The UAE–Togo corridor serves three broad groups. Household relocations cover families and individuals settling in Lomé or beyond, packed and inventoried for ocean transit. Business and office moves handle staff transfers, equipment and records for companies establishing a Togolese base. Commercial freight covers machinery, stock and project cargo, often for the logistics, trade and energy sectors. This single page serves the whole corridor — tell us which applies and the plan is built around it.
Where we deliver
We coordinate delivery to Togo’s major destinations:
- Lomé — the capital, principal port and main landing point for arriving residents and businesses
- Sokodé — the second-largest city, in the central region
- Kara — a key regional centre in the north
- Kpalimé — a town in the south-west known for its agricultural trade
- Atakpamé — an established regional hub in the Plateaux region
How your move works
- Survey and quote. We assess volume and contents in the UAE, in person or by video, and return an itemised quote with sea and air options explained.
- Document in advance. Dates are confirmed, space is booked, and Togolese customs paperwork — inventory, residence evidence, relief documentation — is prepared before departure.
- Pack and ship. Our crew packs to export standard, builds a complete inventory and dispatches from Jebel Ali or DXB.
- Clear and deliver. We manage OTR clearance at the Port of Lomé and coordinate onward delivery, unpacking and reassembly at your address.
Whether you are relocating a household, an office or commercial cargo, the UAE–Togo corridor runs smoothly when the paperwork is right. Request a quote and your coordinator will map the route and customs steps to your move.