Port Operations Nigeria

At Cargoburg Logistics Limited, we offer comprehensive port operations services in Nigeria, ensuring seamless cargo handling, clearance, and logistics coordination across all major Nigerian seaports. As a trusted freight forwarding and import clearing agent company, we bring extensive experience and expertise to optimize port operations, reduce delays, and minimize costs for your business.

We understand the challenges businesses face when managing port logistics, especially with Nigeria’s busy and complex seaports. That’s why Cargoburg is committed to providing efficient, reliable, and professional port operations support that keeps your supply chain running smoothly.

Nationwide Port Operations Across Key Nigerian Ports

Cargoburg Logistics provides port operations services across Nigeria’s most important seaports, ensuring national coverage and enabling smooth, on-time cargo handling no matter where you are in the country. Our services cover key Nigerian ports in:

• Lagos – Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port

• Port Harcourt – Onne Port and Port Harcourt Wharf

• Warri Port

• Calabar Port

• Sapele Port

These ports are essential to Nigeria’s trade network, and our operational presence in each location allows us to provide efficient, tailored port services to our clients across the nation. Whether you are importing goods into Lagos or handling offshore support in Port Harcourt, Cargoburg ensures your port operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Our Port Operations Services in Nigeria

At Cargoburg, we specialize in a wide range of port operations services designed to streamline cargo handling, improve turnaround times, and ensure regulatory compliance. Here’s a detailed look at the services we offer:

1. Port Clearance Services

We are experts in import clearing and customs procedures, ensuring your goods are cleared quickly and efficiently. Our team is familiar with Nigerian port regulations and requirements, and we handle all aspects of the clearance process, including:

• Form M and PAAR registration

• SONCAP and NAFDAC certifications

• Customs duty payments and inspections

• Import and export permits

• Cargo inspection and documentation

With our expertise in port clearance, your shipments will move smoothly through Nigeria’s port authorities without delays, avoiding costly demurrage fees and ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations.

2. Cargo Handling and Distribution

Cargoburg provides professional cargo handling services across all Nigerian ports. We manage the safe unloading, inspection, and transportation of goods from vessels to warehouses, ensuring that every item is handled with care. Our services include:

• Container handling and storage

• Heavy cargo handling – including project and oversized cargo

• Breakbulk and bulk cargo handling

• Cargo consolidation and deconsolidation

• Loading/unloading of vessels

Our experienced team is trained to handle all types of cargo, from containers and bulk goods to specialized equipment and machinery, ensuring a safe and efficient transfer from vessel to shore.

3. Warehousing and Inventory Management

Cargoburg also offers warehousing services in strategic port locations, allowing for safe, secure storage of goods before or after transport. We provide:

• Short- and long-term warehousing

• Inventory management and stock control

• Cross-docking services

• Packaging and labeling

Our modern warehouses are equipped with state-of-the-art systems to monitor and manage your goods, ensuring that inventory is well-maintained, organized, and ready for delivery when needed.

4. Port Agency Services

Cargoburg’s port agency services ensure that every vessel arriving at Nigerian ports is well-supported and fully compliant with local regulations. Our port agency services include:

• Port entry and clearance procedures

• Crew change coordination

• Bunkering and fresh water supply

• Repairs and maintenance services

• Cargo documentation management

We act as a liaison between the vessel owners and port authorities, ensuring smooth and efficient operations throughout the port call process. Our team ensures that every need, from crew welfare to cargo handling, is met.

5. Freight Forwarding Services

As a leading freight forwarding agent in Nigeria, we coordinate the movement of cargo from Nigerian ports to final destinations, whether locally or internationally. Our services include:

• Full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) shipping

• Door-to-door delivery

• Cargo tracking and monitoring

• Sea-air and sea-land multimodal transport

• Customs brokerage and documentation

We help businesses reduce transportation costs by finding the most efficient and cost-effective shipping solutions. Whether you need to import machinery into Lagos or distribute goods to other African markets, Cargoburg ensures timely and reliable freight forwarding services.

6. Port Safety and Security

Safety is a critical aspect of port operations. Cargoburg prioritizes the safety and security of goods at all times. We work closely with local authorities to ensure that proper safety measures are in place, and we follow strict protocols to protect your cargo. Our services include:

• Cargo security inspection

• Risk assessment and mitigation

• Customs and regulatory compliance

• Health and safety monitoring

Our goal is to ensure that your goods are transported and handled securely, mitigating any risks of damage, theft, or loss.

7. Project Cargo Management

For large-scale, specialized, or heavy cargo, Cargoburg provides project cargo management services. This includes:

• Route surveys and planning

• Cargo securing and transportation

• Heavy-lift crane operations

• Specialized equipment transport

We help businesses in industries like construction, manufacturing, and energy transport oversized or sensitive equipment safely and efficiently. Our project cargo solutions are fully customized to meet your needs, whether it’s moving equipment for a large infrastructure project or transferring oil and gas machinery.