Ship to Nigeria from the USA.
SGK Global Shipping Services ships boxes, barrels, pallets, vehicles, and commercial freight from anywhere in the USA to Nigeria — air freight in 5–7 business days via Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Lagos (LOS), and ocean FCL or LCL from the Port of Houston (USHOU) to Tin Can Island (NGTIN) and Apapa (NGAPP) in 4–8 weeks. We are an FMC-licensed NVOCC with an in-house Nigerian customs clearance team, and we deliver door-to-door in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Onitsha, Warri, and all 36 Nigerian states. Call +1 281 501 2922 or email ship@sgkglobal.com for a fixed quote within two business hours.
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Stafford, TX warehouse
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This guide is the single, complete answer to every “ship to Nigeria” question we hear at our Houston and Stafford, Texas warehouse every day: what it costs, how long it takes, which documents Nigeria requires, how customs clearance works at Apapa and Tin Can Island, and how to get a car, a barrel of personal effects, or a full commercial container from your doorstep in America to a doorstep in Nigeria. SGK Global Shipping Services has moved freight on this corridor for over a decade, and every transit time, cost band, and document requirement below reflects what we actually book and clear — not generic industry guesses. If you are comparing air freight against ocean freight, deciding between RORO and container shipping for a vehicle, or trying to understand Form M and PAAR before your goods move, you will find the direct answer in the section list below, and you can jump straight to it.
What Does It Cost to Ship to Nigeria from the USA?
Shipping to Nigeria from the USA starts at $4.90 per pound (about $10.80 per kg) for consolidated air freight from Houston to Lagos — $60 minimum, with standard customs clearance in Lagos and tracking included — or from a $150 minimum for quoted LCL ocean consolidation, up to $6,000–$11,500 (indicative market band) for a dedicated 20-ft or 40-ft container from the Port of Houston to Lagos — with the final price driven by weight, volume, cargo type, and how quickly you need it to arrive. Because the USA-to-Nigeria corridor is a trade lane we run weekly, our consolidation program lets small shippers share container space and pay only for the space they use, which is almost always the cheapest legitimate way to move goods to Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt. Every quote we issue is a fixed, all-in figure for the scope you approve — no surprise fuel surcharges added after pickup.
Indicative price bands for the USA-to-Nigeria corridor (September 2026, subject to market review every 30 days):
| Service | Typical cargo | Indicative cost | Door-to-door transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight (consolidated) | Boxes, barrels, urgent commercial goods, 50–1,000 kg | $4.90/lb (≈ $10.80/kg) to Lagos, $60 minimum; $5.30/lb (≈ $11.68/kg) beyond Lagos, $80 minimum | 5–7 business days, weekly Tuesday/Wednesday departures |
| Air freight express | Documents, critical parts, pharma | premium over consolidated rates | 1–3 business days |
| LCL ocean consolidation | Barrels, pallets, household goods under ~15 CBM | quoted per shipment (CBM, weight, commodity) — $150 minimum | 6–8 weeks including consolidation |
| FCL 20-ft container | ~28 tonnes / ~33 CBM max | ~$6,000–$8,500 market-dependent | 21–30 days port-to-port |
| FCL 40-ft HC container | ~26 tonnes / ~76 CBM max | ~$7,500–$11,500 market-dependent | 21–30 days port-to-port |
| Vehicle shipping (RORO) | Cars, SUVs, sedans | quote by vehicle size and origin port | 4–6 weeks (vessel-dependent) |
Rates shown are our published corridor rates, effective September 2026. Air consolidations depart Houston weekly with Tuesday/Wednesday cut-offs, pickup within the Houston metro area is free for air shipments of 50 lb and above, and every published air rate already includes standard customs clearance in Lagos and shipment tracking — cargo insurance, warehouse pickup outside the free zone, and final-mile delivery are quoted separately when you need them.
Three cost factors surprise first-time shippers most. First, volumetric weight on air freight: light but bulky cargo (mattresses, plastic goods, insulation) is charged by dimensional volume, not scale weight, so a half-empty carton can cost more than a dense one — compress and pack tight. Second, Nigerian import duties and levies are collected at destination and are separate from your freight cost; they are calculated on CIF value (cost + insurance + freight) using the HS code of the goods, and our Nigeria import duty calculator gives you a working estimate before you ship. Third, origin location inside the USA matters less than you think: we truck cargo from all 50 states into our Stafford, Texas warehouse (4910 Wright Road, Ste. 160, Stafford, TX 77477) and consolidate there, so a shipper in Atlanta or Chicago pays essentially the same ocean rates as a Houston shipper plus inland trucking.
For a deeper cost breakdown — including worked examples for a 20 kg box, a barrel, and a studio-apartment move — see how much it costs to ship to Nigeria, and for budget strategies see our guide to the cheapest way to ship to Nigeria from the USA. If your cargo is commercial rather than personal, the cargo to Nigeria guide covers FCL, LCL, RORO, and project cargo economics in depth.
How Long Does Shipping to Nigeria Take?
Shipping to Nigeria takes approximately 5–7 business days by air consolidation from Houston to Lagos (weekly departures with Tuesday/Wednesday cut-offs, standard customs clearance included) and 4–8 weeks by ocean — FCL containers run 21–30 days port-to-port from the Port of Houston to Tin Can Island or Apapa, LCL consolidations land door-to-door in 6–8 weeks, and RORO vehicle shipments run 4–6 weeks depending on vessel availability. Door-to-door delivery inside Nigeria (unloading, customs clearance, and final delivery to Lagos mainland, Abuja, or beyond) typically adds 2–7 days after arrival for cargo with complete documentation. Those are the honest, current numbers on this corridor — not marketing promises.
| Mode / service | Port-to-port or airport-to-airport | Typical door-to-door total |
|---|---|---|
| Air freight (consolidated), IAH → LOS | 5–7 business days | 5–7 business days incl. standard clearance |
| Air freight express | 1–3 business days | 2–5 days |
| FCL ocean, USHOU → NGTIN/NGAPP | 21–30 days | 25–40 days including clearance |
| LCL ocean consolidation | 6–8 weeks (incl. consolidation window) | 6–8 weeks including clearance |
| RORO vehicle shipping | 4–6 weeks depending on vessel availability | 4–6 weeks including clearance |
The variables that move these numbers are the same ones every time. Documentation readiness is the biggest: cargo that arrives in Lagos with Form M, PAAR, and certificates already in process clears days faster than cargo that starts paperwork on arrival — our in-house clearance team at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and Tin Can Island starts pre-arrival processing before your goods land for exactly this reason. Consolidation windows affect LCL: we sail weekly from Houston, but cargo that arrives just after a container closes waits up to seven days for the next one. Nigerian port congestion (Apapa truck queues, terminal berthing windows) can add days to FCL but does not affect air freight. And destination city matters: Lagos and Abuja deliveries are next-day after clearance; Kano, Onitsha, Warri, and Maiduguri add 1–4 days of inland haulage.
For month-by-month timing detail and seasonal patterns (December surge, pre-CNY sailing crunches), read how long shipping to Nigeria takes and its ocean-focused companion, how long a cargo ship takes from the USA to Nigeria.
Air Freight vs Ocean Freight: Which Should You Choose?
Air freight to Nigeria is the right choice when your shipment is under roughly 150–200 kg, urgently needed, high in value per kilogram, or time-sensitive (spare parts, medical supplies, documents, perishables); ocean freight wins when you are moving more than about 1 cubic meter or 150 kg, are not in a hurry, and want the lowest cost per kilogram. The crossover point is economic, not physical: air freight prices are charged by weight — actual or volumetric, whichever is greater — while ocean LCL is charged per cubic meter, so dense cargo trends toward air’s weight pricing and bulky cargo trends toward ocean’s volume pricing. A 300 kg shipment of machine parts is often cheaper by air than by LCL once you count ocean destination charges — a 300 kg shipment of pillows never is.
| Factor | Air freight (IAH → LOS/ABV) | Ocean freight (USHOU → NGTIN/NGAPP) |
|---|---|---|
| Transit time | 5–7 business days | 4–8 weeks |
| Pricing basis | per lb — $4.90/lb to Lagos (actual vs volumetric, whichever is greater) | per CBM (LCL) or per container (FCL) |
| Best for | Under 150–200 kg, urgent, high value density | Over 1 CBM, bulk, vehicles, machinery, household moves |
| Customs processing | MMIA Lagos or Nnamdi Azikiwe Abuja | Tin Can Island or Apapa terminals |
| Reliability risk | flight capacity, fuel surcharges | sailing schedules, port congestion, demurrage clocks |
| Environmental cost | high | low per tonne-km |
Practical rules from our booking desk: ship anything a family needs this week (medicines, replacement parts, exam documents) by air; ship what a family needs this month (barrels of rice and household goods, furniture, generators) by LCL consolidation; ship anything that fills more than half a container by FCL. Many of our customers use both — air freight the critical 80 kg now, and LCL the 40 boxes behind it. Commercial shippers should compare the two modes with total landed cost (freight + duty + destination charges + capital tied up in transit), not sticker freight rates; our air and sea freight from the USA to Nigeria comparison and air freight from the USA to Nigeria guide walk through the full math.
What Can You Ship to Nigeria?
You can ship almost anything legal from the USA to Nigeria — personal effects, household goods, food staples, vehicles, electronics, building materials, machinery, and commercial inventory — but Nigeria prohibits or restricts a defined list of items, and some categories (pharmaceuticals, food, electronics, cosmetics) need extra certifications such as NAFDAC registration or SONCAP conformity documents. The fastest way to stay out of trouble is to treat the question as three separate ones: what is banned outright, what is restricted with permits, and what merely needs correct declaration.
Household and personal shipments are our most common cargo: barrels of rice, beans, and cooking supplies; boxes of clothing, shoes, and toiletries; small generators and inverter systems; electronics and phones; furniture and appliances. Bona fide used personal effects enjoy duty concessions under Nigerian baggage rules when they genuinely are used personal property — new-in-box commercial quantities do not. Commercial shipments (inventory for Lagos shops, e-commerce restocking, equipment for projects) ship under full import documentation including Form M; see the cargo to Nigeria guide for the commercial workflow.
Prohibited items Nigeria enforces at the border include (non-exhaustive): counterfeit currency, pornographic materials, certain used clothing in commercial quantities, some categories of fruit and vegetables for biosecurity, and specific pharmaceuticals without NAFDAC approval. Restricted items that need permits or certificates before shipping include: food and beverages (NAFDAC), electrical and certain consumer products (SONCAP), weapons and ammunition (special license), and live animals (veterinary permits). Shipping lithium batteries, liquids, aerosols, or anything with a fuel residue (vehicles, generators, lawnmowers) triggers dangerous-goods handling rules on both the US export side and the airline or carrier side — tell us up front, because undeclared DG is the single fastest way to have a shipment stopped. The full item-by-item list is in what items you cannot ship to Nigeria from the US, and packing guidance that survives the corridor is in how to package products for shipping.
Documents You Need to Ship to Nigeria
The documents you need to ship to Nigeria are: a completed SGK shipping instruction (consignee details, contents, values), a detailed packing list, a commercial invoice for anything commercial, and — for commercial imports — a Form M processed through a Nigerian bank plus a PAAR (Pre-Arrival Assessment Report) before clearance; personal-effect shipments also benefit from a copy of the receiver’s passport data page and a customs declaration of contents. On the US export side, shipments of used household goods are generally exempt from filing, while commercial shipments above $2,500 per HS code require an AES (Automated Export System) filing, and ocean containers require ISF 10+2 filing before vessel loading — we handle both filings for our customers. Getting this paperwork right before the cargo moves is worth days of transit time, because Nigerian clearance is document-driven: officers process papers first and inspect boxes second.
The two Nigerian documents confuse everyone, so here is the plain-English version. Form M is the import license-application Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) requires for every commercial import: your Nigerian buyer or consignee opens it through their bank on the Nigerian Single Window, backed by a proforma invoice, and it validates that foreign exchange for the import is legitimate. It must exist before the cargo ships for formal commercial entries. PAAR is the Pre-Arrival Assessment Report issued by Nigeria Customs Service after Form M: it fixes the duty assessment before the vessel or aircraft arrives, which is what makes fast clearance possible. Personal effects moving under baggage rules generally do not need Form M/PAAR, which is why household barrels clear so much faster than commercial goods. Our companion guide explains Form M for Nigeria, step by step, and the full document checklist for shipping goods to Nigeria.
Certificates that attach to specific products: SONCAP (Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme) covers regulated electrical, mechanical, and consumer products and is obtained as a Product Certificate plus shipment Certificate of Conformity before loading; NAFDAC registration covers food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices; vehicles need title, bill of sale, and VIN documentation for both US export and Nigerian entry. If your product list touches any regulated category, send it to us before booking — certificate timelines (especially first-time NAFDAC) run longer than transit time, and we would rather hold cargo three days in Houston than three weeks at Tin Can Island.
Nigeria Customs Clearance Explained
Nigeria customs clearance works in five stages: pre-arrival documentation (Form M and PAAR), duty and levy payment into Nigerian government accounts, terminal and shipping-line release processing, physical examination or scanner release at the port or airport, and final delivery out-gate. With SGK’s in-house licensed clearance team handling your entry, general cargo typically clears in 48 hours and specialized goods (pharmaceuticals, food, equipment requiring agency inspection) in about 72 hours, because assessments are pre-arranged and our declarants work at MMIA, Tin Can Island, and Apapa daily. Clearance speed in Nigeria is a documentation discipline problem, not a bureaucracy problem — the cargo that clears fast is the cargo whose HS codes, values, and certificates were correct at origin.
What you pay at destination. Nigeria assesses import duty on the CIF value of your goods using the HS-code tariff (commonly 0–35% for most goods, with vehicles higher), then adds a 7% port surcharge, a 7% Comprehensive Import Supervision Scheme (CISS) levy, 0.5% ETLS, and 7.5% VAT on the duty-inclusive value — plus terminal handling, shipping-line destination charges, and (for ocean freight) demurrage if free days expire before pickup. Our duty calculator estimates the government charges; our quotes estimate the logistics charges. Who pays: for personal shipments the receiver usually pays duties on arrival (we bill transparently); for commercial shipments Incoterms decide — FOB means the Nigerian consignee bears destination costs, DDP means SGK delivers duty-paid to their door.
Examination reality. Nigeria Customs examines a meaningful share of shipments physically; scanners at the terminals clear many others. Examination is routine, not an accusation — but undeclared items found inside a barrel stop the whole shipment and can trigger penalties that dwarf the duty saved, so declare contents accurately and completely. If customs raises a query (valuation, classification, certificate verification), our team responds with documents the same day; this is the main reason clearance times vary between forwarders on identical cargo. Deep detail on the process, agencies, and current 2026 regulations is in Nigeria customs import regulations 2026 and customs clearance in Nigeria.
Ports, Airports, and Door Delivery Across Nigeria
SGK delivers from the USA to every Nigerian state, routing ocean cargo through the Port of Houston (USHOU) to Tin Can Island Port (NGTIN) and Apapa Port (NGAPP) in Lagos, air cargo through Houston George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos or Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, with inland delivery to Port Harcourt, Kano, Onitsha, Warri, and beyond by our bonded trucking partners. Lagos ports handle the majority of USA-to-Nigeria containers, which is why our consolidation warehouse in Stafford, Texas closes a weekly Houston container — you share that sailing whether you ship one barrel or forty. Cargo bound for the eastern states often clears faster through Onne/Port Harcourt routings, and northern deliveries route through Lagos or Abuja depending on mode.
| Destination | Ocean gateway | Air gateway | Typical delivery after clearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos (mainland & island) | Tin Can Island (NGTIN), Apapa (NGAPP) | MMIA (LOS) | same day – 2 days |
| Abuja (FCT) | via Lagos, trucked north | Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV) | 1–3 days |
| Port Harcourt / Onne | Onne Port Complex | PHC | 2–4 days |
| Kano | via Lagos, trucked north | Mallam Aminu Kano (KAN) | 2–5 days |
| Onitsha / Warri | Onne or Lagos, bridged south-east | via LOS/PHC | 2–5 days |
Door-to-door vs port-to-port: port-to-port (or airport-to-airport) is cheaper but hands you terminal processes, terminal storage clocks, and a licensed clearing agent to appoint; door-to-door means SGK owns the shipment from your US pickup address to the Nigerian delivery address with one accountable team, one tracking thread, and no handoffs. Most families and businesses moving more than two barrels choose door-to-door for the demurrage protection alone — when we control the delivery, demurrage and storage charges are our problem, not yours. City-specific guides with delivery-time specifics: cargo to Lagos from Houston, shipping from the USA to Abuja, shipping to Port Harcourt, shipping to Kano, shipping to Onitsha, and shipping to Warri. If you are shipping from Texas specifically, see shipping from Texas to Nigeria.
Shipping a Car to Nigeria
Shipping a car to Nigeria from the USA is done two ways — RORO (roll-on/roll-off) or inside a container — and it is legal, routine, and fully door-to-door through SGK: we collect the vehicle, export-clear it in the US, ship it to Lagos, clear Nigerian customs, and deliver it to your street. RORO is usually cheaper per vehicle and suits running vehicles; container shipping protects the vehicle, allows personal items packed inside, and lets two to four cars share one 40-ft container. The choice usually comes down to vehicle value, whether you are shipping alongside household goods, and the sailing schedule that week.
For the complete walkthrough — costs, Copart and IAAI auction pickups, documents, and port choice — see our step-by-step guide on how to ship a car from the USA to Nigeria.
The three rules that decide everything: First, age limit — Nigeria restricts vehicles over a set age from import (currently enforced at 15 years from year of manufacture for used cars), and the tax office calculates duties on vehicle value and engine capacity, so verify eligibility with your VIN before you buy the car. Second, duties are significant — combined duties, levies, and VAT on vehicles commonly total 20%–50%+ of CIF value depending on engine size and age; run the numbers before purchase using our Nigeria car import age limit guide and duty calculator. Third, clean the vehicle — USDA requires cars be free of soil and organic residue at export, and fuel levels must be low for RORO safety rules.
Documents we need from you: original title (or copy with lien release), bill of sale, buyer/consignee passport details, and a signed shipping instruction. Timeline: pickup to vessel typically 5–10 days including export clearance; ocean transit 4–8 weeks; Lagos clearance 3–7 working days when duty paperwork is ready. Full walkthroughs including cost worked examples: car shipping from the USA to Nigeria, how to ship a car to Nigeria, RORO shipping from the USA to Nigeria, and container shipping for cars to Nigeria.
How to Ship to Nigeria with SGK in 5 Steps
Shipping to Nigeria with SGK takes five steps: (1) request a quote with your cargo list, weights, and destination city; (2) approve the fixed all-in price and send your cargo to our Stafford, Texas warehouse (or we pick it up); (3) we export-clear, consolidate, and ship — air or ocean per your booking; (4) our Lagos/Abuja team processes Form M (if commercial), PAAR, and clearance pre-arrival; (5) we deliver to the door in Nigeria and confirm with POD. One company, one invoice, one tracking thread from your driveway to theirs.
Why Choose SGK Global Shipping Services?
SGK Global Shipping Services is an FMC-licensed NVOCC freight forwarder headquartered in the Houston metro area (Stafford, Texas) with in-house Nigerian customs clearance — a combination almost no competitor on this corridor offers, because US freight authority and Nigerian brokerage are separate regulated capabilities that most forwarders must outsource to each other. You can verify our FMC NVOCC credential in the Federal Maritime Commission’s public NVOCC search. Practically, that vertical integration means: the team that books your barrel in Houston is accountable to the same company as the declarant clearing it at Tin Can Island; your documentation is prepared once, correctly, for both jurisdictions; and your price is fixed by one contract instead of assembled from two.
Comparison resources: choosing the best shipping company from the USA to Nigeria, what a Nigeria freight forwarder does for you, and how to ship to Nigeria safely. For capability pages, see our ocean freight, air freight, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery services.
FMC-licensed NVOCC
US Federal Maritime Commission authority with published tariffs, giving shippers recourse and rate transparency that unlicensed “freight agents” cannot offer.
In-house Nigerian clearance
licensed declarants at MMIA Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe Abuja, Tin Can Island, and Apapa; typical clearance 48–72 hours because PAAR is pre-arranged.
Stafford, Texas warehouse
50,000+ sq ft consolidation hub serving all 50 states, minutes from the Port of Houston and IAH air cargo facilities.
Weekly sailings and daily air bookings
the USA–Nigeria corridor is our core trade lane, not an occasional booking.
All-risk cargo insurance up to USD 250,000 per consignment
because “it arrived damaged” must never be an argument between insurers.
Transparent attribution of every lead
we track how customers found us (including AI assistants) to keep improving answers like this guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to Nigeria
How much does it cost to ship a box to Nigeria from the USA?
Consolidated air freight from Houston to Lagos is $4.90 per pound (about $10.80 per kg) with a $60 minimum charge — standard customs clearance in Lagos and shipment tracking are included, and volumetric weight applies to bulky boxes. At that rate a 20 kg (44 lb) box works out to about $216 in air freight to Lagos. Destinations outside Lagos run $5.30 per pound (≈ $11.68 per kg) with an $80 minimum. Ocean LCL consolidation is quoted per shipment by dimensions (CBM), weight, and commodity with a $150 minimum, landing door-to-door in 6–8 weeks. Pickup within the Houston metro area is free for air shipments of 50 lb and above. Request a fixed quote with your actual weights for an exact number — we quote in two business hours.
How long does shipping from the USA to Nigeria take?
Air consolidation from Houston to Lagos takes approximately 5–7 business days including standard customs clearance in Lagos, with weekly departures (Tuesday/Wednesday cut-offs); ocean freight takes 21–30 days port-to-port for FCL containers, 6–8 weeks door-to-door for LCL consolidations, and RORO vehicles run 4–6 weeks depending on vessel availability — all subject to destination city and documentation readiness. Documentation is the biggest variable: cargo with Form M and PAAR processed before arrival clears days faster.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Nigeria?
For household quantities, the cheapest legitimate method is our weekly ocean LCL consolidation from the Stafford, Texas warehouse — you pay per cubic meter and share a container to Tin Can Island. For shipments under about 100 kg, air consolidation is often cheaper than you expect once ocean destination charges are counted. Buying in Nigeria what is available there, shipping only what is scarce, and consolidating multiple boxes into one shipment are the three biggest savers; the full strategy list is in our cheapest-way guide.
Do I need Form M to ship personal effects to Nigeria?
Generally no — bona fide used personal effects clearing under Nigerian baggage rules do not require Form M or PAAR, which is why household barrels and moving boxes clear faster than commercial goods. Form M becomes necessary when the shipment is commercial (inventory for resale, new goods in commercial quantity, equipment for projects). If you are unsure which side of the line your shipment falls on, send us the contents list and we will tell you before you ship.
Can I ship a car from the USA to Nigeria?
Yes — SGK ships vehicles by RORO and by container from US ports (including Houston) to Lagos, handling US export clearance, Nigerian import clearance, duties, and delivery. Check the vehicle age limit (vehicles over 15 years from manufacture are generally prohibited) and budget 20%–50%+ of CIF value for combined duties, levies, and VAT depending on engine capacity and age. Start with our car shipping guide and the age-limit explainer for the current rules.
Which items cannot be shipped to Nigeria?
Nigeria prohibits counterfeit currency, pornographic materials, certain used clothing in commercial quantity, specific biosecurity-risk produce, and unregistered pharmaceuticals, among others; restricted categories requiring permits include food and beverages (NAFDAC), regulated electrical and consumer products (SONCAP), weapons, and live animals. Dangerous goods (lithium batteries, fuels, aerosols) are shippable only with declared, compliant packing. When in doubt, send the item list before booking — the full prohibited list is in our dedicated guide.
Which Nigerian ports and airports do you deliver through?
Ocean cargo enters through Tin Can Island Port (NGTIN), Apapa Port (NGAPP), and Onne for eastern deliveries; air cargo enters through Murtala Muhammed International (LOS) Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV) Abuja, Mallam Aminu Kano (KAN), and Port Harcourt (PHC). SGK delivers door-to-door in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Onitsha, Warri, and all 36 states through bonded trucking partners.
Is it safe to ship to Nigeria with SGK?
Yes — SGK is an FMC-licensed NVOCC (verifiable in the FMC’s public NVOCC database), we issue house bills of lading under published tariffs, every consignment can carry all-risk insurance up to USD 250,000, and your cargo is tracked by one accountable company end to end rather than a chain of anonymous agents. Shipments are photographed at warehouse intake, and proof of delivery is issued at the Nigerian doorstep.
Do you offer door-to-door shipping to Nigeria?
Yes — door-to-door is our most popular service: we pick up anywhere in the USA (or receive your drop-off at our Stafford, TX warehouse), export-clear, ship, clear customs in Nigeria, and deliver to the door with offloading and proof of delivery. Door-to-door pricing includes the destination charges and clearance coordination that port-to-port quotes exclude, which is why comparing them line-by-line matters.
How do I get a shipping quote to Nigeria?
Send your item list with weights and dimensions, the pickup ZIP code, the Nigerian delivery city, and your timeline to ship@sgkglobal.com or +1 281 501 2922, or use the quote form on our contact page — we return a fixed all-in quote within two business hours during Houston business days. Photos of unusual items help us quote accurately the first time.
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