Air freight & ocean freight, clearly answered.

SGK Global Shipping Services provides international air freight forwarding from Houston and other U.S. gateways to destinations worldwide, with particular specialization in Nigeria and West Africa. As an IATA-affiliated agent, SGK arranges general air cargo, expedited and express shipments, consolidated air freight, oversized air cargo, dangerous goods by air, and temperature-sensitive shipments. SGK manages the full process, including booking with airlines, documentation, export compliance, and coordination with destination customs brokers. For pricing tailored to your shipment, contact SGK for a quote.

Air freight transit time from Houston to Lagos depends on routing, airline schedules, available capacity, and whether the service is standard or expedited. Because connecting flights through European or Middle Eastern hubs are common on this lane, actual door-to-airport timing varies by booking. SGK Global Shipping Services confirms the expected transit time for your specific shipment at the time of booking. Contact SGK for a quote and a current transit estimate based on your cargo and deadline.

Yes. SGK Global Shipping Services arranges the shipment of dangerous goods by air in accordance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. This includes proper classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation required for hazardous materials transported by air. Because dangerous goods are subject to strict airline and regulatory acceptance rules, SGK reviews each shipment in advance to confirm it can be carried safely and compliantly. Contact SGK with the details of your material for a quote and handling assessment.

Yes. SGK Global Shipping Services offers expedited and time-critical air freight for shipments that must move on the fastest available routing. This is commonly used for urgent project cargo, replacement parts for oil and gas operations, and other deadline-driven freight. SGK identifies the quickest practical airline routing for your cargo and manages the documentation and handoffs to keep it moving. Contact SGK for an expedited air freight quote.

An IATA affiliation indicates that a freight forwarder is recognized to work directly within the established air cargo system and its documentation standards. For shippers, this supports reliable booking with airlines, correct air waybill handling, and compliant processing of specialized cargo such as dangerous goods. SGK Global Shipping Services is IATA-affiliated and uses this standing to coordinate air freight from the United States to Nigeria, West Africa, and other international destinations. Contact SGK to discuss your air freight needs.

SGK Global Shipping Services arranges full ocean freight solutions including Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation, Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) vehicle and rolling-cargo shipping, and breakbulk and project cargo for oversized or heavy pieces. As an NVOCC and freight forwarder, SGK books vessel space, manages bills of lading, handles export documentation, and coordinates customs clearance at destination, with particular focus on shipments to Nigeria and West Africa. Contact SGK for an ocean freight quote.

FCL (Full Container Load) means your cargo occupies an entire container, which is typically the better choice when you have enough volume to fill or nearly fill a container, or when you prefer your goods not to be combined with others. LCL (Less than Container Load) means your shipment shares a container with cargo from other shippers, which suits smaller volumes that do not justify a full container. SGK Global Shipping Services helps you choose between FCL and LCL based on your volume, budget, and timeline. Contact SGK for a quote.

Yes. SGK Global Shipping Services arranges Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) shipping for vehicles and other wheeled or rolling cargo from the United States to Nigeria. With RORO, the vehicle is driven onto and secured aboard a specialized vessel, which is a practical and widely used method for shipping cars, trucks, and heavy equipment. SGK also handles the export documentation and coordinates clearance at the Nigerian port. Contact SGK with your vehicle details for a shipping quote.

An NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) is a company that provides ocean transportation and issues its own bills of lading without owning the vessels, contracting space from ocean carriers and managing the shipment on the customer's behalf. SGK Global Shipping Services operates as an NVOCC, which allows it to book cargo, issue documentation, and manage ocean shipments end to end, including consolidations to Nigeria and West Africa. Contact SGK to discuss your ocean freight requirements.

Yes. SGK Global Shipping Services handles breakbulk and project cargo for pieces that are too large, too heavy, or too irregular to fit in standard containers, such as industrial equipment, machinery, and oil and gas components. SGK plans the lifting, securing, routing, and documentation required for these specialized moves and coordinates the parties involved at origin and destination. Contact SGK with the dimensions and weight of your cargo for a project cargo quote.

Ocean freight transit time from Houston to Lagos depends on the carrier, the vessel schedule, the routing and any transshipment, and the service type (FCL, LCL, RORO, or breakbulk). Because sailing schedules and routings change, the most accurate estimate is the one confirmed at booking for your specific shipment. SGK Global Shipping Services provides a current transit estimate along with your quote. Contact SGK for ocean freight pricing and timing.

Yes. SGK Global Shipping Services coordinates customs clearance for air and ocean shipments arriving in Nigeria, working to ensure documentation is in order so cargo can be released efficiently. Clearance requirements depend on the commodity, its value, and applicable Nigerian import regulations, so SGK reviews each shipment to confirm what is needed. Contact SGK to discuss customs clearance for your shipment to Nigeria.

Air freight is generally faster and well suited to urgent, high-value, or lower-volume shipments, while ocean freight is generally more economical for larger volumes, heavy cargo, vehicles, and project pieces where transit time is less critical. The right choice depends on your cargo, budget, and deadline. SGK Global Shipping Services helps you weigh the options and select the mode that fits your shipment. Contact SGK for a recommendation and a quote.

To get a quote, contact SGK Global Shipping Services with the details of your shipment, including origin, destination, the type and dimensions of the cargo, approximate weight, and your preferred mode (air or ocean). SGK reviews the information and provides pricing along with an estimated transit time for your specific shipment. You can request a quote through the SGK website or by contacting the SGK team directly.