Are you looking to import a 20ft or 40ft container to Nigeria? MC KADAN specializes in facilitating seamless commerce and logistics solutions for businesses and individuals through innovative approaches.
In addition to our container shipping services, we offer sea freight options to Nigeria, providing you with alternative shipping methods to suit your requirements.
When it comes to container shipping to Nigeria, we have meticulously outlined the standard procedures to guide you through the process of transporting your container from an international supplier to the Apapa/Tincan or Onne seaports in Nigeria.
To achieve a hassle-free container delivery through Nigerian ports, there are several key elements you need to consider. Our objective is to provide you with a clear understanding of how to ship your cargo to Nigeria seamlessly, offering valuable insights into the intricacies of container shipping to the country.
In this walkthrough, we will take you through the step-by-step procedure, from your international supplier to the port in Nigeria, ensuring a smooth and efficient container shipment experience.
The process is divided into the following stages:
Stage 1: Pre-Shipment and Shipping Procedures
◙ Importer/Agent to Open Form M: Before proceeding with the Nigeria Single Window Trade portal or approaching your authorized dealer bank to open Form ‘M’ or e-form M, we strongly advise you to conduct a comprehensive analysis of your shipment for importation into Nigeria. This analysis should cover:
- The nature of the goods (shipment)
- The cargo origin (where is it coming from)
- The Harmonized System code (HS code)
- Whether the shipment is permitted for importation into Nigeria (prohibited or allowed)
- The type of container required (regular 20ft or 40ft, HQ, or open-top)
Conducting this thorough analysis upfront will save you time and ensure your shipment is not rejected by customs due to non-compliance with shipping guidelines in Nigeria.
Stage 2: Shipper Loading
◙ Once you have a valid Form M approved by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the exporting country can load the containers into the vessel. After the NCS registers the e-form ‘M,’ you must transmit the registered e-form M to the supplier/shipper, instructing them to arrange the shipment of the goods/container(s).
Stage 3: Final Shipping Documents
◙ The shipper will then consign the container for shipment and provide the final shipping documents to the consignee (you) through the authorized dealer’s bank in Nigeria. These documents include:
- Two sets of the original combined certificate of Value and origin (CCVO)
- Transport documents, i.e., Bill of Lading (BofL)
- Packing list
- Final Purchase Invoice
Stage 4: PAAR Generation
◙ Your authorized dealer bank is responsible for generating the Pre-arrival and Assessment Report (PAAR). Upon receiving the final shipping documents, the bank will endorse and upload them to the PAAR system to obtain the PAAR issuance.
Stage 5: Documentation Handover
◙ Finally, you (the consignee/importer) will provide all shipping documents, including the Form M, PAAR, Original Bill of Lading, and other related regulatory requirement documents, to your appointed customs clearing agent.
By following these five stages meticulously, anyone looking to import goods into Nigeria can achieve a seamless shipping process.
MC KADAN, a reputable Nigerian freight forwarding company, offers comprehensive services to assist companies and individuals in delivering large goods, including 20ft and 40ft containers (HQ included), to Nigeria. Our shipping services cater to cargo originating from countries such as Germany, France, China, India, Bangladesh, Italy, Spain, UK/United Kingdom, USA/America, Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Finland, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Holland/Netherlands, Japan, and Dubai/UAE.
