UK ⇄ NG · FCL · 28–40 days
Shipping a container to Nigeria from the UK.
We move full containers from the UK to Lagos and Onne: commercial goods, machinery, manufacturing supplies and personal effects. Export paperwork is handled from the UK; Nigerian import clearance is arranged through our trusted in-country partners.
Who ships this route
What we carry to Nigeria
The UK–Nigeria corridor carries a strong mix of commercial exports and personal-effects shipments. UK businesses exporting manufactured goods, industrial equipment, construction materials and foodstuffs make up a large part of the lane, alongside individuals and families sending full containers of household goods back to Nigeria.
We ship full containers only, a 20ft or 40ft FCL to yourself, into Lagos (Apapa and Tin Can Island terminals) or Onne Port near Port Harcourt. We handle the end-to-end logistics, whether it's a one-off personal-effects move or a regular commercial lane.
Full container load · 20ft · 40ft
Container options for Nigeria
Your own box
A 20ft or 40ft container to yourself. Best for larger loads, machinery or when you want the security and simplicity of sole use. You pay for the whole container regardless of how full it is, so FCL works best when you're shipping enough to fill most of it.
We run the whole job
We arrange UK collection, export documentation, the ocean sailing and Nigerian import customs through our trusted partners. One accountable operator from your UK door to the Nigerian delivery address, nothing handed off mid-shipment.
Relocating to Nigeria or sending household goods? We ship full-container household moves door to door and can advise on packing, inventory requirements and the used personal-effects documentation needed for Nigerian customs.
Felixstowe / Southampton → Lagos / Onne
Ports and transit
UK ports: Felixstowe and Southampton, with collection arranged from anywhere in the UK.
Nigerian ports: Lagos is the primary gateway, served by Apapa and Tin Can Island terminals. Onne Port (Port Harcourt) serves the south-east of the country and is the preferred option for cargo destined for that region. We'll confirm the best port for your final delivery address when we quote.
TRANSIT · TYPICALLY 28–40 DAYS PORT TO PORT
Export declarations · Import clearance
Customs for Nigeria
Shipping to Nigeria involves a UK export declaration and full Nigerian import customs at the destination. Nigerian import procedures include Form M (the mandatory import finance document), import duty and any applicable levies. Where goods require SONCAP certification (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme), our trusted partners at the Nigerian end will advise and co-ordinate.
We handle UK export clearance and connect you with trusted Nigerian customs brokers for the import side. The documentation, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and export declaration, is prepared before the cargo ships, not scrambled together at the port gate. How our customs clearance works.
We keep the file under one roof, so your shipment doesn't fall between two brokers at opposite ends.
Straight answers
UK–Nigeria shipping questions
How long does sea freight from the UK to Nigeria take?
Typically 28–40 days port to port from Felixstowe or Southampton to Lagos (Apapa or Tin Can Island) or Onne. Add time each side for collection, export clearance and final delivery. We'll confirm exact timings with your quote.
Should I ship a 20ft or 40ft container to Nigeria?
A 20ft container holds about 28 CBM and suits smaller commercial loads or partial household moves; a 40ft holds about 58 CBM for larger volumes or a full household. Tell us your cargo's weight and dimensions and we'll advise the right full container size and give you an all-in FCL quote.
Do you handle Nigerian import customs?
Yes. UK export clearance and Nigerian import clearance (Form M, SONCAP where applicable, and import duty) are arranged through our trusted partners at the Nigerian end. We prepare the UK-side documentation before the cargo ships so it moves smoothly through Lagos or Onne.
24h turnaround · No obligation
Shipping to Nigeria?
Tell us what you're sending, the UK origin and the Nigerian destination. We'll come back with a tailored FCL quote within 24 hours on working days.
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