Sea Freight — FCL and LCL Through Lagos Ports
Ocean freight moves the overwhelming majority of Nigeria's trade by volume, and the difference between a smooth import and a costly one is usually what happens at the port. We book container space, manage the documentation, and clear cargo through Apapa and Tin Can Island — so demurrage and storage charges do not quietly eat your margin.
What’s included
Everything below is part of the service, not an upsell discovered at invoice time.
Full container load (FCL)
20ft, 40ft, 40ft high cube, reefer, flat rack and open top equipment booked on the lines serving your lane.
Less than container load (LCL)
Consolidation for cargo that does not fill a container. Priced on W/M — the greater of cubic metres and tonnes.
Port handling at Apapa and Tin Can
Terminal handling, examination attendance and release. We are on the ground rather than relaying instructions to a third party.
Demurrage and detention management
We track free-time expiry and push for release before charges start accruing, and flag the risk to you early when a delay is unavoidable.
How it works
From first enquiry to final delivery.
Share your shipment details
Route, container type or cargo volume, commodity and Incoterm. If you are unsure of the Incoterm we will help you settle it.
Rate and routing
We quote the ocean freight, local charges and any inland leg, with the sailing schedule for your lane.
Booking and documentation
Space booked with the line, bill of lading raised, and Form M / NXP handled where applicable.
Sailing and tracking
You get departure confirmation and milestone updates through the voyage.
Clearance and delivery
Import clearance, terminal release and haulage to your final destination.
Get a Sea Freight quote
Give us the shipment details and we’ll come back with a rate within one business day.
Sea Freight questions
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