China to Ghana Shipping Schedules & Consolidation Cutoff Dates (November 2026)
Weekly air cargo flight departures from Guangzhou Baiyun and Yiwu terminals, alongside sea container sailing cutoffs at Ningbo port arriving at Tema Harbour.
Air freight cargo flights depart every Tuesday and Friday from Guangzhou and Yiwu terminals (7-10 days transit). Sea container consolidation cutoffs take place every Thursday for Saturday sailing to Tema Port (45-60 days transit). View operational schedules below.
1. November 2026 Air Freight Flight Rotations
All air cargo received at our Guangzhou and Yiwu drop-off stations by 4:00 PM local time on cutoff days will board the designated flight rotation.
| Batch Code | Terminal Cutoff | Departure Flight | Estimated Arrival (Kotoka KIA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-NOV-W1 | Tuesday, Nov 3 | Wednesday, Nov 4 | Nov 11 – Nov 13 (Accra/Tamale) |
| AF-NOV-W2 | Friday, Nov 6 | Saturday, Nov 7 | Nov 14 – Nov 16 (Accra/Tamale) |
| AF-NOV-W3 | Tuesday, Nov 10 | Wednesday, Nov 11 | Nov 18 – Nov 20 (Accra/Tamale) |
| AF-NOV-W4 | Friday, Nov 13 | Saturday, Nov 14 | Nov 21 – Nov 23 (Accra/Tamale) |
2. Ocean Container Consolidation Sailings (Tema Port)
Sea freight consignments are consolidated at Ningbo and Guangzhou container loading facilities.
Due to elevated global shipping volumes leading into the end-of-year holiday season, we advise Ghanaian retailers to dispatch ocean consignments at least 50 days in advance of target selling dates.
| Vessel Run | Warehouse Cutoff | Vessel Sailing | Tema Port ETA |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA-NOV-01 | Thursday, Nov 5 | Saturday, Nov 7 | Late December 2026 |
| SEA-NOV-02 | Thursday, Nov 19 | Saturday, Nov 21 | Early January 2027 |
Common Importer Questions & Operational Answers
What happens if my supplier delivers to the warehouse after the 4:00 PM cutoff?
Goods received after 4:00 PM on a cutoff day are automatically scheduled onto the very next flight rotation (Tuesday or Friday) without any delay or penalty.
Are flight departures direct or transshipped?
Key Source Logistics contracts scheduled commercial cargo space via direct and hub routings (via Addis Ababa or Doha), ensuring consistent 7-10 day delivery to Kotoka International Airport and Tamale Central Hub.