Nigeria Freight Specialist

FREIGHT
FROM
NIGERIA.

Air, sea and road from Lagos, Tin Can, Onne and Lekki to Europe, Asia, the USA and the Middle East. We manage your exports end-to-end — factory to final destination.

Air Freight
Sea — FCL & LCL
Road — ECOWAS
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Departure
Nigeria
Lagos — Apapa
NGLOS
Tin Can Island
NGTIN
Onne — Oil & Gas
NGONN
Lagos — Air
LOS
Air
~1 day EU
Sea
14–20 days EU
Road
2–5 days ECOWAS
FREIGHT FROM NIGERIA LAGOS · TIN CAN · ONNE LEKKI · ABUJA NIGERIA TO EUROPE NIGERIA TO ASIA AIR · SEA · ROAD FREIGHT FROM NIGERIA LAGOS · TIN CAN · ONNE LEKKI · ABUJA NIGERIA TO EUROPE NIGERIA TO ASIA AIR · SEA · ROAD
14–20
Days Sea to Europe
12+
Destinations
3+
Transport Modes
1hr
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LAGOS & LEKKI — WEST AFRICA'S COMMERCIAL GATEWAY

Nigeria — Africa's largest economy — ships through Lagos, the busiest commercial port complex in West Africa, with Apapa and Tin Can Island handling containers and the new Lekki Deep Sea Port adding deepwater capacity for direct intercontinental services. Onne near Port Harcourt serves the oil, gas and project sector. Air gateways at Lagos (LOS) and Abuja (ABV), and the ECOWAS road network, connect Nigeria's commodity and manufacturing base to every major market.

From Nigeria, sea freight reaches North Europe in 14–20 days, India in 18–24 days and China in 28–35 days; air cargo reaches the European hubs in about a day; and road freight links the ECOWAS region in 2–5 days. Canxansa manages end-to-end shipments from Nigerian factories, farms and ports — customs, freight and last-mile delivery under a single point of contact.

Where We Ship

DESTINATIONS
FROM NIGERIA.

Asia
India
Mumbai · Nhava Sheva · Chennai
Air1–2 days
Sea18–24 days
Asia
China
Shanghai · Shenzhen · Ningbo
Air1–2 days
Sea28–35 days
Europe
Netherlands
Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Schiphol
Air1 day
Sea14–20 days
Europe
Spain
Barcelona · Valencia · Algeciras
Air1 day
Sea10–16 days
Europe
Germany
Hamburg · Frankfurt · Munich
Air1 day
Sea16–22 days
Europe
United Kingdom
London · Felixstowe · Birmingham
Air1 day
Sea14–20 days
Europe
France
Le Havre · Marseille · Paris
Air1 day
Sea12–18 days
North America
USA
New York · Houston · Savannah
Air1–2 days
Sea16–22 days
Middle East
UAE
Dubai · Jebel Ali · Abu Dhabi
Air1 day
Sea18–24 days
Western Asia
Turkey
Istanbul · Mersin · Izmir
Air1 day
Sea via Med12–18 days
Southern Africa
South Africa
Durban · Cape Town · Johannesburg
Air1 day
Sea8–14 days
Europe
Italy
Genoa · Milan · Naples
Air1 day
Sea via Med12–18 days
Shipping Options

HOW WE MOVE
YOUR CARGO.

01

Air Freight

Express and standard air cargo from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and Abuja (ABV). Best for time-sensitive, high-value or small-volume shipments such as samples, spare parts, documents and perishables. Door-to-door service including customs clearance at origin and destination.

Nigeria to Europe~1 day
Nigeria to UAE1 day
Nigeria to USA1–2 days
02

Sea Freight

FCL and LCL ocean freight from Lagos — Apapa (NGLOS) and Tin Can Island — the deepwater Lekki Port, and Onne (NGONN) for oil, gas and project cargo. Services to Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. 20' and 40' ISO containers, plus breakbulk and bulk — the most cost-effective option for agricultural, mineral and containerised consignments.

Lagos to Europe14–20 days
Lagos to India18–24 days
OptionsFCL (20'/40') & LCL
03

Road Freight — ECOWAS

FTL and LTL road freight across the ECOWAS land network — to Benin, Togo, Ghana, Niger and beyond. Fast door-to-door service for the West African regional market, with full handling of cross-border customs along the Lagos–Abidjan and trans-Sahel corridors. Nigeria to the neighbours typically in 2–5 days depending on origin and crossing.

Nigeria to Ghana2–4 days
Nigeria to Niger3–5 days
OptionsFTL & LTL
04

Multimodal & Project

Combined sea-air and road-sea solutions, plus project and heavy-lift handling for the oil, gas, energy and industrial sectors via Onne and Lekki. Inland road from the interior to the coastal ports, sea to a regional hub then air onward, or breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo. We design the chain around your cargo and deadline.

FlexibilityCustom routing
Cargo typesProject & breakbulk
ManagementSingle contact
Departure Points

NIGERIA
DEPARTURE HUBS.

Lagos — Apapa
NGLOS · LOS
Sea FCL/LCL · Air · Main commercial gateway
Tin Can Island
NGTIN
Sea FCL · Lagos container terminal
Lekki Port
NGLKK
Sea FCL · New deepwater port · direct services
Onne
NGONN
Sea · Oil, gas & project cargo terminal
Abuja
ABV
Air freight · Capital region
Cargo We Handle

WHAT WE SHIP
FROM NIGERIA.

Cocoa & Cocoa Products
Cocoa beans, butter and cake — a leading non-oil export, bagged and containerised with fumigation
Sesame, Cashew & Agriculture
Sesame seeds, cashew nuts and agro-commodities — bagged and containerised, with phytosanitary docs
Solid Minerals
Lead, zinc, tin and columbite — containerised, breakbulk and bulk handling
Petroleum & Chemicals
Petroleum products, lubricants and chemicals — with DG documentation where applicable
Leather & Hides
Processed leather and hides — a traditional northern export, palletised and containerised
Common Questions

FREIGHT FROM
NIGERIA — FAQ.

What is the fastest way to ship from Nigeria to Europe and Asia?

Air freight from Lagos (LOS) or Abuja (ABV) reaches the main European hubs in about a day door-to-door — ideal for high-value goods, samples and time-critical cargo. Sea freight is the most economical mode for volume: Lagos to North Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg) runs 14–20 days, and to China 28–35 days. Transit times are indicative and depend on the carrier's service loop and routing.

How long does sea freight from Lagos take?

Indicative from Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can / Lekki): North Europe 14–20 days; Turkey 12–18 days via the Med; India 18–24 days; China 28–35 days; the UAE 18–24 days; the US East Coast 16–22 days; South Africa (Durban) 8–14 days; Spain 10–16 days. FCL (20'/40') and LCL groupage are both available. LCL adds 3–5 days for consolidation and deconsolidation.

Can you ship by road across West Africa (ECOWAS) from Nigeria?

Yes. FTL and LTL road freight runs across the ECOWAS land network — to Benin, Togo, Ghana, Niger and beyond — typically 2–5 days depending on origin and border crossing. We handle the cross-border customs formalities and documentation along the West African corridors.

Which ports and airports do you work with in Nigeria?

Sea: Lagos — Apapa (NGLOS) and Tin Can Island — the new Lekki Deep Sea Port, and Onne (NGONN) near Port Harcourt for oil, gas and project cargo. Air: Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and Abuja (ABV). We arrange pickup from any state, including the Lagos commercial belt and the agricultural interior.

Do you handle cocoa, sesame and solid mineral exports?

Yes. Cocoa, sesame seeds, cashew nuts and other agricultural commodities are among Nigeria's leading non-oil exports, alongside solid minerals such as lead, zinc, tin and columbite. We handle bagged, containerised and bulk agricultural and mineral cargo, with the documentation, fumigation and inspections destinations require. We advise on packaging and classification before shipment.

What export documents does a Nigerian exporter need?

Standard documents: commercial invoice, packing list, the NXP (Nigeria Export Proceeds) form processed through an authorised dealer bank, the Nigeria Customs SGD declaration, the transport document — bill of lading (sea), airway bill (air) or waybill (road) — and a NEPC-endorsed certificate of origin. Some commodities require SONCAP, NAFDAC or fumigation certificates. We advise on documentation before shipment.

What goods are commonly exported from Nigeria?

Beyond crude oil and petroleum, Nigeria's leading non-oil exports include cocoa and cocoa products, sesame seeds, cashew nuts, solid minerals (lead, zinc, tin, columbite), leather and hides, and processed agricultural goods. High-value and time-sensitive cargo moves by air, while bulk and containerised consignments move by sea from Lagos and Onne.

How quickly can I get a freight quote?

Fill in the form below with your origin city in Nigeria, destination, cargo type and approximate weight or volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea and road — including transit time comparisons and indicative rates.

FREIGHT FROM
NIGERIA QUOTE.

Tell us your origin city in Nigeria, destination, cargo type and volume. We respond within 1 hour with options across air, sea FCL, LCL and ECOWAS road.

Response Time
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