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Freetown · Sierra Leone · West Africa

SKYSHIPPINGAgency (SL) Ltd

A full-service Sierra Leonean port agency, clearing and forwarding agent and ship broker — handling vessel operations, cargo documentation and freight computation for ships calling at Sierra Leonean ports.

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Complete shipping agency services

Every element of the agency function, handled by one trusted local partner.

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Service 01

Vessel & Port Agency Services

Port agency, clearing and forwarding, vessel clearance (in/out) for bulk and other cargo types, and brokerage for ocean and river-going vessels.

  • In/out vessel clearance
  • Bulk & general cargo handling
  • Shipbroking for all vessel types
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Service 02

Cargo & Documentation Management

Tracking and sending customer orders, packing goods, generating shipping and mailing documents, barcode scanning / inventory control, and freight cost computation.

  • Order tracking & dispatch
  • Shipping & mailing documents
  • Freight cost computation
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Service 03

Marine & Customs Charge Handling

Managing SLPA marine charges, customs overtime, environmental charges, freight levies (SLMA, CTN/LSS) and phytosanitary fees on behalf of clients.

  • SLPA marine charges
  • Customs & environmental fees
  • SLMA & CTN/LSS freight levies
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Service 04

Vessel Support Services

Watchmen and security staffing, crew management, and handling of cargo claims and disbursement accounts for onboard and ashore port expenses.

  • Watchmen & security staffing
  • Crew management & welfare
  • Disbursement accounts
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Service 05

Trade, Haulage & Logistics Solutions

Haulage and transportation for river and ocean-going vessels, plus import/export and general trading support for shipping-related goods.

  • Haulage & transport
  • Import/export facilitation
  • General trading support

A full-service Sierra Leonean shipping agency

Incorporated in May/July 2020 under the Sierra Leone Companies Act, Sky Shipping Agency (SL) Ltd is a Freetown-based port agent, clearing and forwarding agent and ship broker — founded and wholly owned by Mr. John Gbondo Margai.

We act for owners, charterers and traders on every vessel calling at Sierra Leonean ports, supporting broader trade, logistics and maritime safety activities across Sierra Leone, West Africa and internationally.

  • Port agency for bulk and other cargo types
  • Clearing & forwarding across Sierra Leonean ports
  • Vessel clearance in and out of port
  • Shipbroking for ocean and river-going vessels
  • Marine, customs & environmental charge management
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What our clients say

Shipowners, charterers and traders who rely on our agency in Sierra Leonean waters.

Sky Shipping handled our bulk vessel clearance and disbursement accounts at Freetown without a hitch. Their marine charge handling saved us time and frustrating back-and-forth with the port authority.
Capt. Ibrahim SesayVessel Operator, West Africa routes
From cargo documentation to freight computation and dispatch, the team kept our importers fully informed. Reliable manifesting and barcode tracking throughout.
Fatmata K. BanguraImport Manager, Trading Company
As an overseas charterer we needed a competent local agent. Sky Shipping arranged watchmen, crew welfare and customs overtime seamlessly — a truly full-service agency.
Daniel OseiCharterer, Ocean-going tonnage

From the bridge

Maritime news, port updates and practical shipping guidance from our Freetown team.

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