Container shipping · Central Africa

Shipping from Montreal to Matadi / Kinshasa, DR Congo

Reliable Montreal-to-Matadi container consolidation with onward delivery to Kinshasa — vehicles, commercial freight and household cargo.

Transit time
28-35 days to Matadi · 30-40 days to Kinshasa
Destination port
Port of Matadi (gateway to Kinshasa)
Origin
Port of Montreal, Canada

All sea cargo bound for Kinshasa transits through the Port of Matadi on the Congo River. VELOX Logistics runs full container and consolidation service from Montreal to Matadi with onward trucking to Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and other Congolese cities. We work with experienced clearing partners who navigate DR Congo's import process efficiently.

Services to Matadi / Kinshasa

What we ship from Montreal to Matadi / Kinshasa

20ft & 40ft container shipping (FCL)
Cargo consolidation (LCL / groupage)
Vehicle export (cars, SUVs, trucks)
Heavy equipment & machinery export
Household goods & personal effects
Commercial freight & inventory
Customs documentation & B13A filing
Door-to-port and door-to-door delivery
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Upcoming consolidation to Matadi / Kinshasa

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Customer reviews

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Real feedback from diaspora families and businesses we serve.

5.0 / 5· 6+ verified reviews
"VELOX shipped my 40ft container from Montreal to Dakar in 20 days. Everything arrived intact, paperwork was perfect, and their team kept me updated weekly. Highly recommend."
Aïssatou D.
Dakar, Senegal · Container shipping
"Exported two SUVs to Cotonou. The pricing was very competitive, and they handled the B13A and ocean booking without any headache on my end. Will use again."
Jean-Marc L.
Montreal, QC · Vehicle export
"I send a few boxes to Hargeisa every couple of months. Their consolidation service is the most reliable I've used from Canada — and the WhatsApp support is instant."
Mohamed A.
Hargeisa, Somaliland · Cargo consolidation
"Moved my entire household from Montreal to Abidjan. Door-to-door service worked exactly as promised. Professional team, fair pricing."
Fatou K.
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire · Household goods
"We ship inventory monthly to Lomé. VELOX has consistently delivered on time and helped us reduce per-unit costs by 22% compared to our previous forwarder."
David T.
Toronto, ON · FCL shipping
"Shipping to Kinshasa is never easy, but VELOX makes it look simple. Clearance in Matadi was smooth and onward delivery to Kinshasa was on schedule."
Esperance M.
Kinshasa, DRC · Matadi consolidation
FAQ

Shipping to Matadi / Kinshasa — common questions

How long does it take to ship from Montreal to Kinshasa?+

Ocean transit to Matadi is typically 28 to 35 days, plus 3 to 7 days for clearance and another 1 to 2 days of road transport to Kinshasa.

Can you ship vehicles to DR Congo?+

Yes. We export cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and heavy equipment from Montreal to Matadi with onward delivery to Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma.

What documents do I need to import into DRC?+

Importers need a Numéro Import-Export (NIE), commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and for vehicles the original title. We handle Canadian export paperwork and coordinate with your clearing agent in Matadi.

Do you offer consolidation to Matadi?+

Yes. Our regular consolidation service to Matadi allows you to ship as little as 1 cubic meter — ideal for diaspora families and small e-commerce shipments.

Can you deliver to Lubumbashi or Goma?+

Yes, through our regional partners. Inland transit from Matadi to Lubumbashi typically takes 7 to 14 days by road.

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