China → Africa
Sourcing and shipping from China to Africa
Export to Cameroon and Africa with one partner handling every step.
Rates
What a shipment costs.
Our China to Douala rates, no quote required. The final price depends on volume, weight and the nature of the goods.
Sea freight
350 000 FCFA /CBM
60–75 days
Customs clearance included. The most economical option for large volumes.
Air standard
8 000 FCFA /kg
7–14 days
Clothing, footwear and everyday goods.
Air electronics
12 000 FCFA /kg
10–14 days
Electronics, batteries and liquids, with the right packaging.
Flash Express
11 000 FCFA /kg
2–5 days
Priority handling for urgent orders and samples.
Corridors & rates
Mali, Zambia and beyond.
We support your shipments, commercial projects, and China-related processes across Africa.
How we work
From supplier to your door.
Six stages. You know where your goods are and what we are doing at every point.
- 01
Supplier
Send us an Alibaba or 1688 link, or just a photo. We identify the supplier, check how long they have traded and what they can actually produce, then negotiate on your behalf.
Factory vetting
- 02
Purchase
We place the order in your name from our Foshan office and follow production until the goods leave the factory.
Office in China
- 03
Quality
Our team opens the cartons, counts, measures and photographs your goods before they leave the warehouse. Anything defective is refused.
Pre-shipment inspection
- 04
Payment
You only pay the supplier once quality control has passed. We settle in yuan from China; you settle in FCFA in Cameroon.
Pay after inspection
- 05
Shipping
Consolidation, booking and departure, by air or sea depending on your budget. Photos and the tracking number reach you on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp photos
- 06
Delivery
We handle customs clearance on arrival, then delivery in Douala or collection from our warehouse.
Clearance included
One desk. Eight operations.
Complete solutions to simplify your trade with China
Our commitments
What we guarantee.
Four commitments you can hold us to, rather than adjectives.
Inspection before payment
We open, count and photograph your goods in China before the supplier is paid. Anything that does not match your order does not ship.
Photos at every stage
You get real photos of your cartons on WhatsApp: on arrival at the warehouse, at packing and at departure.
Customs handled
We take care of clearance formalities on arrival. The sea freight rate quoted already includes them.
Supplier paid in yuan
You pay in FCFA in Cameroon and we pay your supplier in yuan from China. No international transfer to arrange.
Destinations
Our corridors from China.
Indicative door-to-door transit times, departing our Foshan and Guangzhou warehouses.
About LEXD
Founded in 2019, LEXD has become a China-Africa logistics partner for importers shipping to Cameroon and across Africa. We offer complete solutions for purchasing, supplier payment, consolidation, freight and delivery.
Our mission is to simplify international trade by giving African businesses one reliable operating bridge in China, with Douala as our strongest local hub and support point.
- Reliable
- Fast
- Secure
- Africa-first
LEXD app
Your shipments in your pocket.
Follow your goods, your payments and your documents without having to ask.
- Follow every shipment stage by stage, from warehouse departure to arrival in Douala
- Get an alert the moment your goods change status
- See your invoices and what is still outstanding
- Find the detail of every carton: weight, volume and photos
The iOS version is coming soon. In the meantime, message us on WhatsApp to track your shipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our support team is available 24/7 to answer all your questions.
Contact us on WhatsAppWhat types of goods can you ship?+
We ship almost all types of goods, except dangerous items or those prohibited by law. Contact us for more details about your specific items +861-786-366-8208.
How long does air freight take?+
Air freight generally takes between 14 to 21 business days from China to Douala. We also offer express options for deliveries in 2-5 days.
How long does sea freight take?+
Sea freight generally takes between 60 to 75 business days from China to Douala. This is the most economical option for large volumes.
How does supplier payment work?+
We facilitate secure payment to your suppliers in China via Alipay, credit cards and other methods. You pay the amount to us based on the daily rate and we settle with your suppliers.
How do I top up my LEXD account?+
You can top up your customer account via Orange Money, Wave and Cash. Funds are credited instantly and allow you to pay for your shipments more quickly.
Do you offer real-time tracking?+
Yes, all our shipments are equipped with a real-time tracking system accessible from your customer dashboard in our mobile app 24/7.
Contact Us
Our team is available to answer all your questions