Barrel Shipping from New York to Ghana: The Complete Guide
Shipping a barrel to Ghana from New York is one of the most common ways diaspora families send goods back home. Whether you're sending clothing, food, household items or personal effects, barrel shipping is the most cost-effective option available — and Guldstreet makes it door-to-door.
What Is Barrel Shipping?
Barrel shipping uses large plastic drums (typically 55-gallon or 30-gallon) to consolidate personal effects and household goods into a single, trackable unit. These barrels are packed by you, picked up from your home or business, and shipped via ocean freight to Ghana. Your recipient collects the barrel at the destination port or receives it at their door.
Step 1: Choose Your Barrel Size
Guldstreet ships both 55-gallon and 30-gallon barrels. The 55-gallon drum is standard and fits the most goods — clothing, shoes, dry food, small appliances, and household items.
Step 2: Pack Your Barrel Correctly
- Place heavier items at the bottom (shoes, canned goods, pots)
- Fill gaps with soft items like clothing and linens
- Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap or clothing
- Do not overpack — the lid must seal completely
- Keep a packing list of everything inside
Step 3: Schedule a Door-to-Door Pickup
Guldstreet picks up from anywhere in New York City, Newark and Jersey City (NJ), and Philadelphia (PA). Use the pickup form on this site to tell us your address, preferred date, and number of barrels — we handle the rest.
Step 4: We Handle Shipping and Customs Clearance
Once your barrel is collected, Guldstreet consolidates it with other shipments on our regular New York to Accra service. We handle all export documentation on the US side and coordinate customs clearance at the Ghana end.
Step 5: Your Recipient Gets the Barrel
Transit time from New York to Accra is 28–35 days. We notify you when the barrel clears customs and when delivery is arranged.
How Much Does Barrel Shipping from New York to Ghana Cost?
Guldstreet's flat rate for barrel shipping is $200 per barrel. This covers pickup, ocean freight, port handling and customs clearance. There are no surprise fees for standard shipments.
Ready to Ship?
Click "Schedule a Pickup" at the top of the page. We serve New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia and will come directly to you. Questions? Call us at +1 (551) 800 2125.