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Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight on the world's major trade lanes, built around your budget and timeline.

14 days Lagos → Rotterdam avg.
FCL & LCL Container options
25+ Trade lanes covered
Overview

How our sea freight works

Ocean freight still moves the majority of the world's trade for good reason: it is the most cost-effective way to ship volume. We book Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) space through Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports, on the carriers and schedules that fit your budget.

Whether you're importing raw materials for manufacturing or exporting finished goods, our team tracks your booking from vessel loading to port discharge, and handles customs clearance directly so your container doesn't sit demurring at the terminal.

FCL & LCL booking

20ft and 40ft containers for full loads, or shared container space for smaller volumes.

Direct customs clearance

Licensed clearance at Apapa and Tin-Can Island, avoiding third-party broker delays.

Form M & duty processing

We prepare and submit Form M, assess duty and manage SONCAP/NAFDAC certification.

Port-to-door delivery

Containers are de-stuffed and trucked directly to your warehouse after clearance.

Cargo insurance guidance

We help you arrange marine insurance appropriate to your cargo value and risk.

Demurrage management

Proactive documentation keeps your container moving and avoids storage penalties.

Step by Step

Our process for this service

1

Booking confirmation

We confirm vessel space, sailing schedule and freight rate based on your cargo volume.

2

Cargo stuffing & export docs

Container is loaded (by you or our partners) and export documentation is prepared.

3

Ocean transit tracking

We monitor the vessel and keep you updated through transshipment to final port.

4

Import clearance at port

Our customs team clears the container on arrival, processing duty and inspections.

5

De-stuffing & delivery

Cargo is offloaded and delivered to your site, or transferred to our warehouse for storage.

At a Glance

Service specifications

WhatDetails
Container sizes20ft standard, 40ft standard, 40ft high-cube
Typical transit (Lagos ↔ Northern Europe)12 – 16 days
Typical transit (Lagos ↔ Asia)18 – 28 days, carrier-dependent
LCL minimum1 cubic metre (CBM)
Ports servedApapa Port, Tin-Can Island Port, Onne Port
Common Questions

FAQs about Sea Freight

What's the difference between FCL and LCL?

FCL means your cargo has an entire container to itself — faster and more secure for larger volumes. LCL means your cargo shares a container with other shippers, which is more economical for smaller loads.

How do you calculate sea freight charges?

FCL is priced per container based on the route and carrier; LCL is priced per cubic metre or per tonne, whichever gives the higher freight weight.

Can you store my cargo after it clears the port?

Yes — we offer bonded and non-bonded warehousing for cargo that needs to be staged before final distribution. See our Warehousing & Distribution service.

What happens if my container is delayed at the terminal?

We track every booking proactively and prepare clearance documents in advance of arrival, which is how we keep demurrage charges to a minimum for our clients.

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