Customs Clearance Services Lagos

For businesses engaged in international trade, timely and efficient customs clearance can be the difference between profit and loss. In Nigeria’s dynamic import-export landscape, Cargoburg Logistics Limited has emerged as the trusted name for customs clearance services in Lagos and other major Nigerian port cities. Known for its professionalism, industry insight, and results-oriented approach, Cargoburg continues to redefine standards for import clearing and freight forwarding in the country.

With full accreditation as a licensed customs clearing and forwarding agency, Cargoburg is more than just a customs broker. The company also serves as a freight forwarder, freight broker, warehouse operator, and drayage carrier. Its comprehensive suite of services includes air and sea freight forwarding, cargo haulage, marine logistics, project logistics, and warehouse storage, all seamlessly integrated into a dependable logistics chain.

Cargoburg’s success is built on core principles of speed, transparency, and compliance. Each clearance operation is approached with a commitment to precision, reducing delays and optimizing the flow of goods for importers across all industries—from FMCG and pharmaceuticals to construction, telecom, oil and gas.

Strategic Presence Across Nigeria’s Port Cities

Cargoburg’s operational reach extends across Nigeria’s most commercially active port cities, providing nationwide coverage to clients no matter where their goods enter the country. In addition to offering customs clearance in Lagos, the company operates in:

• Port Harcourt: Clearing services at Port Harcourt Wharf and Onne Port, ideal for industrial and oilfield equipment

• Tin Can Island: A core hub for containerized and RORO cargo within Lagos

• Onne: Highly specialized for oil and gas cargo clearance and logistics

• Calabar: Well-positioned for eastern Nigeria and key to regional supply chains

• Warri: An important node for heavy industrial equipment and raw material imports

Whether importing via the western coast or the Niger Delta, Cargoburg’s structured operations ensure your cargo enjoys smooth processing and rapid dispatch.

Specialized Customs Clearance in Lagos – A Core Expertise

Lagos remains Nigeria’s busiest port city, home to Apapa and Tin Can Island ports as well as Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Navigating customs processes here requires deep expertise, regulatory knowledge, and an agile team. Cargoburg excels in delivering all three.

From the moment a client notifies us of an incoming shipment, we begin working proactively. This includes assistance with:

• Form M registration

• PAAR generation

• Customs classification and valuation

• Duty and levy assessments

• Terminal delivery orders (TDOs)

• Coordination with Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)

• Clearance with relevant regulatory bodies

Our dedicated team manages all forms of consignment types—FCL, LCL, breakbulk, RORO, airfreight, and more. Whether you’re importing construction materials, consumer electronics, machinery, chemicals, or perishables, Cargoburg ensures that your documentation is complete, your assessments are accurate, and your goods are released on time.

We maintain a strong presence at all Lagos customs commands, including:

• Apapa Command

• Tin Can Island Command

• MMIA Cargo Command

• Kirikiri Lighter Terminal

• PTML and bonded terminals

With experienced officers on-site daily, we handle physical examinations, fast-track clearances, and intervene to resolve red flags or queries swiftly.

Integration with Freight Forwarding, Haulage, and Warehousing

A major value-added advantage of choosing Cargoburg is the integration of customs clearance with end-to-end freight forwarding services. Unlike standalone brokers, we offer clients a full-circle logistics solution that begins at cargo origin and ends at the final delivery point in Nigeria.

Our freight forwarding division coordinates international shipping—sea or air—by handling cargo booking, consolidation, cargo insurance, and shipping documentation. As a licensed freight forwarder in Nigeria, we align every shipment with the appropriate HS codes, comply with country-of-origin requirements, and ensure all taxes and levies are paid accurately.

Once goods are cleared, our in-house trucking fleet ensures prompt last-mile delivery to warehouses, retail outlets, or manufacturing facilities across Nigeria. From flatbeds to low loaders and container trucks, we provide reliable haulage options suited to all cargo types.

Where temporary storage or inventory management is required, Cargoburg operates secure warehouses in Lagos—bonded and free zones—equipped with surveillance systems and inventory software. This allows clients to store goods, stage distribution, or repackage items as needed.

Regulatory Collaboration for All Cargo Types

Import clearance in Nigeria often involves working with regulatory bodies in addition to Customs. Cargoburg maintains strong working relationships with:

• NAFDAC: for pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, cosmetics

• SON: for product conformity and SONCAP documentation

• DPR: for petroleum and lubricants

• NESREA: for environmental compliance

• Quarantine Services: for agricultural and biological items

• NDLEA, NSA, and Port Health: where required for inspections

Our proactive approach ensures that every shipment passes regulatory scrutiny without unnecessary delays.