Simulator, directory, payments, courses — a complete platform covering your entire import chain.
Calculate CBM, billable weight and the exact cost of your sea or air freight.
Convert between 7 African and international currencies in real time.
Courses on China-Africa trade: Incoterms, customs, CBM, payments.
Compare verified forwarders by country, rate, timeline and customer rating.
Manage your CFA balance, top up and make your payments.
Pay your Chinese suppliers directly via Alipay from Africa.
Get a virtual card to pay your suppliers from anywhere.
Freight simulator
Enter your box dimensions and your forwarder's CBM rate: you get the volume and sea freight cost instantly. Try it — the fields are pre-filled.
Dimensions d'un carton (cm)
Estimation indicative. Le simulateur complet (aérien, poids facturable, 7 devises) est dans l'app.
Forwarder directory
Compare profiles, real rates and authenticated reviews. Find the right partner for your shipment.
A CFA-denominated wallet you can top up via Mobile Money, and an Alipay reload at the best rate. The more you reload, the better the rate.
Alipay reload rate table
Testimonials
Importers from across Africa, at every stage of their business.
« Before, I only found out the freight cost once the goods had shipped. With the simulator, I calculate my CBM and set my prices before I even place an order. Total game-changer. »
« I found a verified forwarder in minutes, with real reviews. My container arrived on time, with zero surprises. I don't look anywhere else now. »
« Reloading my Alipay from my CFA wallet has become effortless. I pay my suppliers in Guangzhou in two minutes at the best rate. Absolutely essential. »
Everything you need to know about importing from China to Africa.
CBM (cubic meter) is calculated by multiplying length x width x height of a box in meters, then multiplying by the number of boxes. Example: 0.6m x 0.4m x 0.5m x 10 boxes = 1.2 CBM. The Trans-izi freight simulator does this automatically — enter your dimensions and get the sea freight cost in real time.
Trans-izi lets you top up an Alipay account directly from your CFA wallet, with no bank or international card needed. First top up your wallet in CFA via Mobile Money (Orange, Wave, MTN...), then initiate an Alipay reload at the day's rate. Your supplier's Alipay account is credited in yuan (CNY) within minutes.
Trans-izi provides a directory of verified forwarders in Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and other African countries. Every forwarder is vetted, has authenticated reviews, and displays real rates and transit times. Filter by country, freight type (sea / air) and budget to find the right partner.
Sea freight is calculated by CBM (volume) and takes 20 to 40 days. It is the cheapest option for bulky goods. Air freight is calculated by billable weight (the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight = L x W x H / 5000) and takes 5 to 10 days, but costs 6 to 10 times more. The Trans-izi simulator compares both modes for your shipment.
The Trans-izi currency converter lets you convert between CFA (XOF), yuan (CNY), US dollars (USD), euros (EUR) and other African currencies in real time. The displayed rate is the live reference rate, updated continuously.
Yes, Trans-izi is completely free for importers: the freight simulator, currency converter, forwarder directory and basic courses are all available without a subscription. Only forwarders have paid plans (Free, Pro at 9,900 CFA/month, Premium at 24,900 CFA/month) to boost their visibility.
From the Trans-izi app, go to "My Wallet" and click "Deposit". Select your operator (Orange Money, Wave, MTN Mobile Money...) and your country. Enter the amount, confirm and follow the instructions to complete the Mobile Money payment. The credit appears in your wallet within minutes.
Incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP, etc.) define who — buyer or seller — bears the shipping cost and risk at each stage. For example, FOB (Free On Board) means the supplier delivers to the port of origin, and you cover sea freight and insurance from there. Trans-izi Academy offers detailed Incoterms courses for African importers.
Create a Trans-izi account and choose the "Forwarder" profile at sign-up. Complete your profile in 6 steps (identity, contacts, services, rates, coverage zones) via the dedicated dashboard. Once published, your profile is visible to importers across Africa searching for a forwarder in your area.
Yes. Trans-izi is an installable Progressive Web App (PWA) available on Android and iPhone directly from your browser — no app store needed. It works offline for core features. On desktop, a sidebar navigation is available. On mobile, a bottom navigation bar gives quick access to all tools.
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