Sea Freight
4–8 weeks transit. FCL or LCL. Ideal for heavy, bulky, and large-volume shipments.
Transit Time
4–8 weeks (port to port)
Pricing
LCL: per CBM (cubic metre). FCL: per container (20ft / 40ft / 40HC). Get a quote.
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 are not time-critical, sea freight can cut your shipping cost by up to 70% compared to air.
We offer both Full Container Load (FCL) — ideal if you're filling an entire container — and Less than Container Load (LCL), where your goods are consolidated with other shipments, so you only pay for the space you use.
Our team handles clearance at all major Nigerian ports — Apapa, Tin Can Island, Onne — as well as at destination ports abroad, and delivers to your address once cleared.
What's included
- Nigeria warehouse consolidation
- Ocean freight booking (LCL or FCL)
- Export documentation & bill of lading
- Port clearance at Apapa, Tin Can, or Onne
- Door-to-door delivery after clearance
- Real-time vessel tracking
- Cargo insurance available
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 cargo type, total weight, cubic metres, and destination. We send a sea freight quote within 2 hours.
Deliver to Our Warehouse
Send your goods to our warehouse in Nigeria. We photograph, log, and pack them for ocean shipment.
Consolidation & Loading
For LCL, we consolidate your cargo with other shipments. For FCL, we load your dedicated container.
Ocean Transit
Your cargo departs from a Nigerian port. We share vessel tracking so you can follow the journey.
Port Clearance & Delivery
Our team handles customs at the arrival port, and delivers to your address once cleared.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between LCL and FCL?+
LCL (Less than Container Load) means your goods share a container with others — you pay per CBM. FCL (Full Container Load) means you rent an entire container — cheaper per CBM for large volumes.
What ports do you ship from?+
We ship through Apapa (Lagos), Tin Can Island (Lagos), Onne (Rivers State), and Eket (Akwa Ibom). We recommend the best port based on your origin and destination.
Can I ship used household goods?+
Yes. Used household goods (Used/Second-hand goods) can be shipped. They attract different duty rates — ask us for guidance.
How long does customs clearance take?+
Typically 5–14 working days, depending on the port and documentation completeness. We do our best to expedite.
Ready to ship with Sea Freight?
Get a free quote in under 1 hour. No commitment needed.