Door-to-Door Shipping from New York to Ghana

What "Door-to-Door" Actually Means

Most shippers in this market use "door-to-door" loosely. At Guldstreet it means exactly this:

• US side: We come to your apartment, house, or business anywhere in New York, New Jersey, or Philadelphia. You do not drop anything off.
• Ocean freight: Your cargo travels on our weekly consolidated container from Port Newark to Tema Port, Ghana.
• Ghana Customs: Our licensed clearing agents at Tema handle the import declaration, duty assessment, and payment on your behalf. Ghana import duties on personal effects for family use are typically zero, clothing, food, household goods sent as gifts are duty-free. We confirm the duty status before shipment so there are no surprises.
• Final mile: After customs clearance, your cargo is transported from Tema to your recipient's front door in Accra and Tema (other cities quoted separately).
• Confirmation: You and your recipient both get a WhatsApp notification at delivery.

Door-to-Door Pricing, What's Included

• 55-Gallon Barrel: $190 (Ghana) | $210 (Togo / Ivory Coast)
• 65-Gallon Barrel: $220 (Ghana) | $240 (Togo / Ivory Coast)
• Large Box: $100 | Medium Box: $75 | Suitcase: $60

Every rate above includes: US door pickup | ocean freight | Ghana Customs clearance | inland delivery to recipient's door in Accra and Tema. No separate clearance fee. No port charges added at delivery. What we quote is what you pay.

What is not included: Ghana import duties on commercial quantities of goods (bulk items for resale). We assess this before you book and tell you clearly. Personal effects for family use are typically duty-free.

Ghana Delivery Destinations and Transit Times

We confirm your vessel and estimated arrival when your cargo sails, then update you at arrival, after clearance, and on delivery.

• Greater Accra (Accra, Tema, Ashaiman, Madina): Same day or next day after customs clearance
• Ashanti Region (Kumasi, Obuasi, Ejisu): delivered after clearance; quoted before booking
• Western Region (Takoradi, Sekondi): delivered after clearance; quoted before booking
• Central Region (Cape Coast, Elmina): 1 day after clearance
• Northern Regions (Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa): delivered after clearance; quoted before booking
• Volta Region (Ho, Hohoe): delivered after clearance; quoted before booking
• Bono Region (Sunyani, Techiman): delivered after clearance; quoted before booking

Who Uses Door-to-Door

Door-to-door is used by customers who need their recipient in Ghana to receive cargo at home without traveling to Tema Port, hiring a clearing agent, or paying unexpected fees. It is particularly common for:

• Elderly parents who cannot travel to Tema
• Recipients outside Accra (Kumasi, Northern Ghana)
• Multiple-barrel shipments where coordinating Tema pickup is impractical
• First-time senders who want the process to be completely hands-off

How to Book

1. WhatsApp or call us with your pickup address, number of barrels or items, and recipient's city in Ghana.
2. We confirm the rate and duty status for your specific cargo.
3. Pay in full online by card or PayPal, or by Cash App or cash to our driver at pickup.
4. We come to you on the agreed date.
5. Balance due within 3 business days of pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is customs clearance really included?

Yes. Our rate includes clearance by our licensed Tema Port agents. For personal-use cargo (clothing, food, household goods, electronics for family use), Ghana Customs typically assesses zero duty. We tell you the expected duty amount before you book.

What if my barrel is held at Tema?

Routine inspections cause only a short delay. As long as prohibited items are absent and your packing list is accurate, clearance proceeds normally. We manage the process and notify you at each stage.

Can you deliver to a village or remote area?

We deliver to any address with a recognized road in Ghana. For very remote locations, we deliver to the nearest district capital. Call us to confirm your recipient's exact address.

For a full comparison of shipping methods, transit times, and service areas, see the Shipping from USA to Ghana guide.