Where Guldstreet Shipping Delivers Barrels in Ghana
Guldstreet Shipping is a New York-based boutique global shipping company that ships everything from barrels and personal items to cars and trucks to West Africa. For barrel shipments to Ghana, our delivery network covers the cities and regions where most diaspora families have relatives. The service is built around door pickup in the New York City and New Jersey area, ocean freight to Tema, customs clearance at Tema, Ghana import duties on personal effects, and door delivery in Accra and Tema.
This article explains the primary and secondary delivery locations, what your recipient should expect, and how to provide recipient details correctly. If you are unsure whether we cover your recipient's location, call us before booking.
Primary Delivery Locations: Direct Delivery
These are the locations where Guldstreet Shipping provides direct delivery as part of the standard barrel service. The 55-gallon barrel rate of $190 to Ghana includes door pickup from Boston to Washington DC, ocean freight to Tema, customs clearance at Tema, Ghana import duties on personal effects, and door delivery in Accra and Tema. Delivery to other Ghana cities is quoted separately before booking.
Accra
We deliver to all districts of Accra, including Tema, Madina, Achimota, Spintex, Osu, Labadi, Dansoman, Kasoa and surrounding areas. Accra is the most common delivery city for our barrel shipments, and our Ghana agents coordinate directly with recipients after customs clearance.
Tema
We deliver to Tema, including Community areas 1 to 25 and Ashaiman. Because Tema is the port city where your barrel is cleared, delivery to Tema is typically straightforward once customs formalities are complete.
Kumasi
We deliver to Kumasi and inner suburbs in the Ashanti Region. Delivery to Kumasi is quoted separately before booking, so ask for a written quote when you book your barrel.
Cape Coast
We deliver to Cape Coast in the Central Region. As with other cities outside Accra and Tema, delivery is quoted separately before booking.
Takoradi and Sekondi
We deliver to Takoradi and Sekondi in the Western Region. Delivery is quoted separately before booking.
Secondary Delivery Locations: Coordinated Delivery
For the following locations, delivery is coordinated with our Ghana agents and quoted separately before booking. These are not part of the standard direct delivery area, so confirm coverage and pricing before you pay.
- Ho, Volta Region
- Koforidua, Eastern Region
- Sunyani, Bono Region
- Tamale, Northern Region
If your recipient lives outside these areas, call Guldstreet Shipping at +1 (551) 800-2125 before booking to confirm whether we can arrange delivery.
What the Recipient Should Expect
Once your barrel arrives at Tema Port, our Ghana agents manage the clearance process and coordinate delivery. Here is what your recipient should expect:
- Customs duty notification: Our Ghana agents contact the recipient when the barrel arrives at Tema Port.
- Delivery coordination: After customs clearance, we contact the recipient to arrange a delivery time.
- Proof of delivery: The recipient signs for the barrel, and we confirm delivery to the sender in New York.
Because the 55-gallon barrel rate includes customs clearance at Tema and Ghana import duties on personal effects, your recipient should not need to pay additional duty for personal effects shipped under this service. If the recipient is contacted by anyone requesting payment, they should contact us directly to verify.
Giving Your Recipient's Details Correctly
Accurate recipient details help us clear and deliver your barrel without delays. Before booking, collect the following information and provide it to Guldstreet Shipping:
- Full legal name of the recipient
- Phone number with Ghana country code (+233)
- WhatsApp number if different from the phone number
- Physical delivery address with neighbourhood and landmark
- City and region
If any of these details change after booking, notify us as soon as possible so our Ghana agents can update the delivery instructions.
Barrel Shipping Rates to Ghana
Guldstreet Shipping publishes rates for barrel and box shipments to Ghana. Togo and Ivory Coast rates are shown in brackets. All rates are in US dollars.
- 55-gallon barrel: $190 ($210)
- 65-gallon barrel: $220 ($240)
- 75 to 77-gallon jumbo barrel: $240 ($260)
- Large box: $100 ($120)
- Medium box: $75 ($95)
- Tote bag: $100 ($120)
- Tote box 7-gallon: $40 ($60)
- Tote box 27-gallon: $100 ($120)
- Suitcase: $60 ($80)
- Bag of rice, 25 kg, picked up and shipped: $35 ($55)
- Bag of rice, 50 kg, picked up and shipped: $65 ($85)
- Sofa, 3-seater: $600
- Sofa, 4-seater: $750
- Folding table, 4 ft round: $70
- Folding table, 6 ft rectangular: $65
For an instant price estimate, use our online estimate tool. No deposit is needed: pay in full before pickup, online or by Cash App or cash to the driver.
Christmas 2026 Booking Cutoffs
If you want your barrel to arrive in Ghana for Christmas 2026, book your pickup by the following dates:
- November 28 for New York City and New Jersey pickups
- November 25 for Philadelphia pickups
Booking early helps us schedule pickup and avoid the busiest period of the year. For more details, see our Christmas barrel shipping page.
Questions About Delivery to Your Area?
If you are unsure whether Guldstreet Shipping covers your recipient's location in Ghana, call us before booking. We can confirm whether your city is part of our direct delivery area or requires coordinated delivery, and we can provide a written quote for delivery outside Accra and Tema.
Call Guldstreet Shipping at +1 (551) 800-2125 or request a written quote.