Cost-Effective Sea Freight to Nigeria
The smartest choice for bulk items, household moves, and heavy machinery. We offer both shared (LCL) and full container (FCL) shipping services from major UK ports directly to Lagos.
Sea Freight Shipping Options
We tailor our ocean cargo services to match your volume. Whether you have a few boxes or a whole house to move.
LCL (Groupage)
"Less than Container Load". Ideal if you don't have enough cargo to fill a whole container. You share space with other customers and only pay for the volume (CBM) you use.
- Best for: 1-10 Pallets / Boxes
- Pay per Cubic Meter (CBM)
- Weekly consolidation
FCL (Full Container)
"Full Container Load". You hire the entire container exclusively for your goods. We drop the container at your UK address for loading and transport it straight to the port.
- 20ft (approx 33 CBM)
- 40ft (approx 67 CBM)
- Sealed at your premises
Vehicle Shipping
Safe transport for Cars, SUVs, Vans, and Trucks. We offer both RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) and Containerized vehicle shipping services.
- RORO (Cheapest option)
- Secure Container Loading
- Customs Clearing Assistance
Understanding CBM (Cubic Meters)
Unlike air freight which focuses on weight, LCL sea freight is charged primarily by volume. The unit of measurement is the Cubic Meter (CBM).
This means a light but bulky box (like a sofa) will cost more than a small but heavy box (like tiles) if the sofa takes up more CBM.
How to calculate CBM
Length (m) x Width (m) x Height (m) = Total CBM
Example: A box that is 1m x 1m x 1m = 1 CBM.
Volume Visualizer
Nigerian Import Prohibitions
The Nigerian Customs Service strictly prohibits the import of these items. Attempting to ship them can lead to seizure and heavy fines.
Vehicles over 15 Years Old
Nigeria prohibits the importation of any vehicle manufactured more than 15 years from the current year.
Pharmaceuticals (Certain Types)
Items like Paracetamol, Mosquito coils, and waste pharmaceuticals are banned. Consult us for a full list.
Second-hand Clothing
Commercially imported used clothing (Okrika) is prohibited.
Certain Food Items
Including Fruit Juice in retail packs, Tomato Paste/Purée, and Refined Vegetable Oils.
Note: This list is not exhaustive and changes periodically. For commercial shipments, please ensure you have a valid Form M and PAAR document before shipping.
Sea Freight FAQ
How long does shipping take?
Transit time on the water is typically 3-4 weeks, but with customs clearance and handling, we advise planning for 4-6 weeks total door-to-door.
Can I pack personal items in my car?
For RORO shipping, vehicles must be completely empty. For containerized shipping, you can load personal effects inside the vehicle, but they must be declared.
Do you provide packing materials?
We can provide pallets, shrink wrap, and crates at our depot for an additional fee. We recommend palletizing loose boxes for safety.