Shipping Containers to Africa

Access practical guidance on container selection, African port logistics, freight rates, transit schedules, customs paperwork, Incoterms, cargo protection, and inland delivery planning across key trade corridors.

About

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Mitchell Lawson

Mitchell Lawson is the editorial voice behind thisisourstory.com.au, specializing in practical guidance on shipping containers to Africa. He writes experience-led, clear, and decision-focused content covering routes, container options, documentation, freight costs, and logistics risks — helping readers plan smarter shipments with confidence.

Welcome to thisisourstory.com.au — a specialist publishing platform focused on Shipping Containers to Africa, international container freight planning, and practical logistics decision support.

We publish experience-led, research-informed content for readers who need clearer answers on:

  • container shipping to Africa

  • African ports and trade corridors

  • FCL vs LCL freight decisions

  • container types (20ft, 40ft, high cube, reefer, and special equipment)

  • transit times and vessel routing

  • freight rates and landed cost planning

  • customs documentation and compliance preparation

  • Incoterms, risk allocation, and shipment responsibility

  • inland transport coordination and destination delivery planning

Our aim is to make complex shipping topics easier to understand without oversimplifying the realities of international freight.


What We Publish

This website is built for importers, exporters, procurement teams, operators, project planners, and businesses exploring trade opportunities involving African destinations.

Our content covers a wide range of freight and logistics entities, including:

  • ocean freight

  • containerized cargo

  • port of loading (POL) and port of discharge (POD)

  • terminal handling charges (THC)

  • demurrage, detention, and storage

  • customs declarations and supporting documents

  • commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading

  • cargo insurance and risk mitigation

  • transshipment and schedule variability

  • inland haulage and final-mile delivery coordination

  • trade documentation workflows

  • shipment planning and operational readiness

We focus on practical, usable information that helps readers ask better questions before cargo moves.


Our Content Approach

At thisisourstory.com.au, we follow an editorial approach centered on clarity, practicality, and responsible publishing.

We aim to produce content that is:

  • experience-led in tone and decision-making logic

  • semantically rich in freight, logistics, shipping, and trade terminology

  • useful for both beginners and experienced operators

  • transparent about variables, delays, and route-specific differences

  • structured for real-world planning, not just search visibility

Shipping outcomes vary by cargo type, origin, destination country, port infrastructure, customs procedures, carrier schedules, and inland transport conditions. For that reason, our content is written to support planning and understanding—not to guarantee shipping outcomes.


Who We Write For

Our content is suitable for readers involved in:

  • international trade and sourcing

  • import/export coordination

  • freight procurement

  • supply chain operations

  • project cargo planning

  • retail and wholesale replenishment

  • machinery and industrial shipments

  • commercial cargo movement to African markets

Whether you are comparing routes, reviewing documentation requirements, estimating freight costs, or understanding port congestion risk, this website is designed to help you navigate the process with greater confidence.


Editorial Focus Areas

Key topic areas on this website include:

  • Shipping Containers to Africa

  • African Port Logistics

  • Container Selection and Cargo Suitability

  • Freight Cost Planning

  • Transit Time and Schedule Risk

  • Customs and Trade Documentation

  • Incoterms and Commercial Responsibility

  • Cargo Protection and Shipment Risk Control

These categories support a broader goal: helping readers make smarter logistics decisions using structured, practical, and context-aware information.


Contact and Communication

For general enquiries, editorial feedback, corrections, or content-related communication, you can reach us through the Contact page or via the details listed on this website.

We also maintain social media profiles for updates and general communication:


Business Location

thisisourstory.com.au is based in:

73 Millpoint Rd, South Perth, Perth, WA, Australia, Western Australia

This location supports our operational and editorial presence for readers seeking information related to shipping, freight, and international logistics planning.


Important Note

The information published on this website is provided for informational and editorial purposes. Requirements for container shipping, customs clearance, freight booking, and import compliance can vary by jurisdiction, cargo type, and service provider. Readers should verify route-specific and shipment-specific requirements with qualified freight, customs, and trade professionals before acting on critical logistics decisions.

Move Africa-Bound Cargo With Better Planning, Clearer Data, and Fewer Costly Mistakes

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