Why Senegal, why CVL

The right hub. The right partner.

Why Senegal

Gateway to the West African coast, a natural sub-regional hub
Access to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger by air or road
Access to Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry — air, sea, road
West African coastline just a few days away by sea
The "Gaïnde" customs system, fully digitised clearance
Recognised political and democratic stability

Why CVL International

Local relationships with CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd, MSC, Grimaldi, Air France, Turkish Airlines
Customs expertise — 600M FCFA duty deferment credit
Dedicated team, fast responses to your requests
Full transparency on processing times (KPIs)
Sector expertise in Oil & Gas and Mining

Our accreditations in Senegal

Customs broker

Vessel agent — agency

Maritime cargo handler

Port freight forwarder

Bonded warehouse (MAD) & ICD Bonded warehouse

IATA accreditation

Expansion 2026

Our agencies in West Africa

Building on more than 10 years of expertise gained in Senegal, CVL International is pursuing a regional expansion strategy to strengthen its presence and logistics network across West Africa. Two new agencies will open in 2026, replicating the Senegalese model to guarantee the same standard of quality throughout the region.

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire — 2026

Conakry, Guinea — 2026