Resources
Guides for shipping to Africa
Practical articles for diaspora families and businesses — how SenamGo works, what to expect when shipping across Africa, and how to prepare a shipment. Customers self-register; shipping partners join by invitation.
Shipping basics
Packing for Africa: practical tips for diaspora shipments
How to pack personal and household goods for ocean or consolidated freight to Africa — durable packing, labeling, and what to ask your shipper.
Marketplace
How to choose a shipper on SenamGo
What to compare when selecting a diaspora shipper: coverage, pickup vs drop-off, timeframes, payments, and communication — without chasing fake “best rate” claims.
Shipping basics
Diaspora shipping basics
A plain-language overview of how Africa-bound diaspora shipping usually works — from packing and booking through transit, customs basics, and delivery.
Planning
Door-to-door timeframes: what to expect
Honest guidance on Africa shipping timelines — why ocean and consolidated freight take weeks, what affects ETA, and how shipper estimates work on SenamGo.
Payments
Paying safely on SenamGo
How customer payments work when a shipper enables platform checkout — receipts, order history, and safer alternatives to informal-only transfers.
Planning
Personal vs business shipments
When a care package becomes commercial freight — documentation, volume, and how to use SenamGo for both personal and business Africa-bound shipping.
Compliance
Prohibited and restricted items (high-level)
High-level guidance on items that are often restricted or prohibited in international shipping to Africa — not legal advice. Always confirm with your shipper and rules in your destination country.
Tracking
How tracking works on SenamGo
Portal tracking vs public tracking links — what status updates mean, who can see them, and why scan frequency depends on your shipper.
Next step
Explore Ship to Africa, or create a customer account to compare shippers.