Sea Freight
4 to 8 weeks port to port. Full or shared containers. Built for heavy, bulky and large shipments.
Transit Time
4 to 8 weeks port to port
Pricing
Shared containers are priced per cubic metre (CBM). Full containers are priced per 20ft, 40ft or 40ft high cube container.
What is Sea Freight?
Sea freight is the most cost effective way to move large, heavy or high volume shipments from Nigeria to the US and beyond. If your goods aren't needed urgently, shipping by sea usually costs far less per kilo than air.
You can book a full container (FCL) if you have enough to fill one, or share a container (LCL) with other shipments, so you only pay for the space your goods take up.
Our team handles clearance at Nigeria's major ports, including Apapa, Tin Can Island and Onne, as well as at the destination port abroad, then delivers to your address once your cargo is released.
What's included
- Consolidation at our Nigeria warehouse
- Ocean freight booked, shared or full container
- Export paperwork and bill of lading
- Port clearance at Apapa, Tin Can or Onne
- Delivery to the door once cleared
- Live vessel tracking
- Marine insurance included
Step-by-step process
Here's exactly what happens from the moment you contact us to the moment your goods are delivered.
Request a Quote
Tell us the type of cargo, total weight, volume in cubic metres and destination. We'll send your sea freight quote within 2 hours.
Drop Off or We Collect
Bring your goods to our warehouse in Nigeria, or we'll collect them. We photograph, log and pack everything for the voyage.
Consolidation and Loading
For a shared container, we combine your cargo with other shipments. For a full container, we load yours and seal it.
Ocean Transit
Your cargo sails from a Nigerian port, and we share the vessel tracking so you can follow the journey.
Clearance and Delivery
Our team clears customs at the arrival port and delivers to your address once your cargo is released.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between LCL and FCL?+
LCL (Less than Container Load) means your goods share a container with other shipments, and you pay per cubic metre. FCL (Full Container Load) means you book a whole container, which works out cheaper per cubic metre once you have enough cargo to fill it.
Which ports do you ship from?+
We ship through Apapa and Tin Can Island in Lagos, and Onne in Rivers State. We'll recommend the best port for your origin and destination.
Can I ship used household goods?+
Yes. Used household goods can be shipped, but they're charged at different duty rates. Ask us and we'll guide you through it.
How long does customs clearance take?+
Usually 5 to 14 working days, depending on the port and whether all the paperwork is in order. We push to get your cargo released as quickly as possible.
Ready to ship with Sea Freight?
Get a free quote in under 1 hour. No commitment needed.
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