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Inter-state cargo
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As agreed by seller
Buyer completes payment or selects Cash on Delivery. Seller receives order notification.
Seller packages the item and books a courier or arranges self-delivery.
Courier collects item from seller or buyer picks up at agreed location.
Item moves through courier network. Tracking number provided where available.
Item arrives at buyer's address. Buyer inspects and confirms receipt on NaijaSwap.
| Zone | States | Estimated Fee (NGN) | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same City | Within same city | 500 - 2,000 | Same day - 1 day |
| Nearby State | Neighboring states | 1,500 - 3,500 | 1 - 2 days |
| South-West | Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Kwara | 2,000 - 4,500 | 1 - 3 days |
| South-East | Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi | 2,500 - 5,000 | 2 - 4 days |
| South-South | Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Bayelsa, Edo | 2,500 - 5,000 | 2 - 4 days |
| North-Central | Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Benue | 3,000 - 6,000 | 2 - 4 days |
| North-West | Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa | 3,500 - 7,000 | 3 - 5 days |
| North-East | Borno, Bauchi, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Taraba | 3,500 - 7,000 | 3 - 5 days |
Step-by-step ocean freight, air cargo, and documentation guidance for exporting from Nigeria to Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
World's largest container carrier. Weekly sailings from Lagos (Apapa/Tincan) to Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Felixstowe. FCL and LCL available.
Second-largest global carrier. Direct service to Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Competitive 20ft/40ft container rates.
French line with strong West Africa presence. Reefer containers for temperature-sensitive agri-exports. Regular service to France and Spain.
Specialist in RoRo and container freight from West Africa to Europe. Preferred partner for charcoal, vehicles, and bulk commodities.
Air freight for high-value, time-sensitive shipments. Door-to-door with customs brokerage. Best for samples and urgent orders.
Asian-focused carrier with Nigeria connections. Good rates for exports to China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Buyer issues Purchase Order (PO). Seller confirms availability and pricing. Both parties sign the Sales Contract with Incoterm, payment terms (70–80% against B/L copy; 20–30% on arrival & inspection), and delivery schedule. NaijaSwap escrow is initiated.
Supplier processes, sorts, and packages goods according to contract specifications. Independent inspection (SGS/Bureau Veritas) arranged if required by buyer or contract terms.
Seller books vessel space with chosen shipping line (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Grimaldi). Prepares export documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, SONCAP (if required), and Export Permit from NCS.
Goods transported to port (Apapa, Tincan, Onne, or Calabar). Nigerian Customs clears export declaration. Container is loaded onto vessel. Shipping line issues Bill of Lading (B/L).
Seller uploads B/L copy to NaijaSwap. Buyer verifies shipment details. 70–80% of contract value is released from escrow to seller upon B/L verification. This is the standard Nigerian export payment practice — no large advance payment was required.
Vessel departs Nigerian port. Buyer receives original B/L and can track shipment via shipping line website. Goods are in transit to destination port.
Goods arrive at destination port (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Felixstowe, etc.). Buyer's customs broker clears import declaration. Duties and VAT paid by buyer.
Buyer inspects quality and quantity against contract specifications. If satisfactory, remaining 20–30% balance is released from escrow to seller. If discrepancies are found, the holdback covers remediation or dispute resolution.
Goods transported from port to buyer's warehouse or factory. Delivery receipt signed. Transaction complete. Both parties leave feedback on NaijaSwap.
Nigeria's busiest port handling 70% of maritime trade. Best for containerized cargo. Direct connections to Europe, Asia, and Americas.
Deep-water port serving the oil and gas industry. Also handles agricultural exports from the Niger Delta region.
Strategic port for exports to Central and West African markets. Less congested than Lagos. Good for bulk agricultural commodities.
Serves the Midwest and Niger Delta regions. Handles general cargo and bulk commodities. Good alternative to Lagos congestion.
~33 CBM | General cargo, bags, boxes
~67 CBM | Bulk commodities, pallets
Temperature controlled | Fresh produce, frozen
Roll-on/Roll-off | Vehicles, heavy machinery
Top loading | Oversized cargo, machinery
Liquid bulk | Palm oil, chemicals, beverages
| Route | Container | Freight Cost (USD) | Transit Time | Shipping Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos → Rotterdam | 20ft Dry | $1,800 - $2,500 | 14-18 days | Maersk, MSC |
| Lagos → Hamburg | 20ft Dry | $1,900 - $2,600 | 16-20 days | Maersk, MSC |
| Lagos → Felixstowe | 20ft Dry | $2,000 - $2,800 | 18-22 days | Maersk, CMA CGM |
| Lagos → Marseille | 20ft Dry | $1,700 - $2,400 | 15-19 days | CMA CGM, MSC |
| Lagos → Antwerp | 40ft Dry | $3,200 - $4,200 | 17-23 days | MSC, Grimaldi |
| Lagos → Barcelona | 40ft Dry | $2,800 - $3,800 | 16-21 days | CMA CGM, MSC |
| Lagos → Genoa | 40ft Reefer | $5,500 - $7,500 | 18-25 days | Grimaldi, MSC |
| Lagos → Shanghai | 40ft Dry | $2,500 - $3,500 | 25-32 days | Maersk, PIL |
* Rates are estimates and subject to change based on fuel surcharges, peak season, and availability. Contact shipping lines for firm quotes.