Shipping your belongings to Sal, Cape Verde

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To move your belongings to Sal, Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) you ship them by sea, in your own container or as groupage in a shared container. On arrival the goods are cleared through customs and delivered to your new home in Santa Maria, Espargos, Murdeira or Palmeira.

Container with household goods arriving on Sal, Cape Verde

Container or groupage?

  • Own container (20 or 40 feet): for a full household. Loaded at your home, sealed, and opened again on Sal.
  • Groupage: for a few boxes or furniture. Cheaper, but transit times are longer and less predictable.
  • Air freight: only for small, urgent items.

How shipping to Sal works

  1. Make an inventory: a detailed list of all items with their value.
  2. Pack carefully: salt air and heat ask for good protection of furniture and electronics.
  3. Transport by sea to Cabo Verde; ships call at Palmeira on Sal, sometimes via another island.
  4. Customs clearance on arrival, with your passport, NIF and the inventory. Depending on your situation, duties may apply.
  5. Delivery and unpacking at your new home.

Tips

  • Arrange your NIF number before the goods arrive.
  • Think about what is worth shipping: some items are easier to buy on the island or in Europe online.

Let Huefter arrange it for you

Huefter is based in Santa Maria, Sal, and arranges the arrival of your belongings: customs, transport on the island and delivery. Back to moving to Sal. Message us on WhatsApp: +238 597 56 78.

Written by Tom Wegter of Huefter, Santa Maria, Sal (Cape Verde) · last updated: 2 November 2026