Import guide · Mali
Import HOWO & SHACMAN Trucks to Mali
Mali drives on the right and has no port. Trucks usually land at Dakar or Abidjan and continue by road to Bamako.
- Drive side
- Left-hand drive
- Entry route
- Dakar or Abidjan, then road
- Before shipping
- ECTN cargo tracking note
- Common models
- Tractors, dumps, fuel tankers
What to get right before you order
- 01Order left-hand drive: Mali drives on the right.
- 02An Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) must be issued for the shipment before the ship sails. We request it with the shipping line and your details, so the truck is not fined or held on arrival.
- 03Plan the transit from Dakar or Abidjan with your clearing agent before shipping.
- 04We can prepare documents in French for your clearing agent on request.
Straight answers
Which port serves Mali?
Dakar in Senegal and Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire are the usual gateways.
Is an ECTN required?
Yes. An electronic cargo tracking note must be issued before the ship sails. We arrange it.
Is left-hand drive required?
Yes. Mali drives on the right.
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