28,500. That's the Bronx and NYC combined — the largest diaspora cluster in America.
The Bronx alone accounts for tens of thousands of Ghanaian residents — more than most entire cities in the diaspora. Combined with the rest of New York City, it's the single largest concentration in the US, and the busiest diaspora shipping corridor back to Ghana.
~28,500 in NYC proper — ~19,300 of them in the Bronx alone
New York shipments can range from personal effects and household goods to vehicles and commercial cargo. Before the shipment reaches Ghana, provide the cargo description, value and available shipping reference so a licensed customs agent can prepare the local declaration and release process.
Once your shipment reaches Tema Port, Takoradi Port, or Kotoka International Airport, we take over — matching you with a licensed customs agent, handling valuation, duty payment, and declaration, and coordinating delivery or pickup on the Ghana side.
Your New York freight forwarder or carrier handles the international movement to Ghana. SwiftClear focuses on the Ghana side once the shipment information and expected arrival are available.
New York is a major sourcing and shipping market, so the route is not limited to barrels. Customers may be moving household effects, vehicles, retail goods or other commercial cargo. Clearance should be prepared from the actual contents and documentation.
No — that's arranged separately through a freight forwarder, courier, or cargo provider. We handle everything once your shipment reaches a Ghanaian port.
It depends on the port and cargo type. Air freight through Kotoka often clears within a day or two; sea freight through Tema or Takoradi can take longer, especially if the container is selected for examination.
The Bronx alone accounts for a large share, but the Ghanaian community is present across New York City more broadly.
The sooner we have the paperwork, the less waiting once it's at the port.