Sea Freight Customs Clearance Nigeria

Sea freight customs clearance in Nigeria requires more than paperwork—it demands precision, knowledge, and deep-rooted industry expertise. Cargoburg Logistics Limited stands as the preferred choice for businesses looking to navigate Nigeria’s import process with ease, speed, and full compliance. As a top-rated Import Clearing Agent in Nigeria, Cargoburg has earned a stellar reputation for professionalism, accuracy, and end-to-end service delivery. With a strong track record and a customer-first approach, the company helps importers overcome clearance bottlenecks while meeting all regulatory and operational requirements.

A fully licensed customs clearing and forwarding agency, Cargoburg also operates as a freight forwarder, freight broker, warehouse operator, and drayage carrier. This multidimensional structure enables it to offer an expansive suite of services including air and sea freight forwarding, import clearing, haulage, project logistics, marine logistics, and warehousing operations—all designed to support seamless cargo movement and client satisfaction.

Nationwide Coverage Across Nigeria’s Key Port Cities

One of Cargoburg’s major strengths is its operational reach across Nigeria’s most important maritime hubs. Whether you are importing through Lagos, Port Harcourt, Tin Can Island, Onne, Calabar, or Warri, Cargoburg has teams on the ground to handle your sea freight customs clearance with expertise and speed. These ports serve as entry points for thousands of containers weekly, and having a clearing agent with direct access, strong relationships with authorities, and proven systems in place makes all the difference.

Each of these port cities brings unique customs requirements, security protocols, and documentation expectations. Cargoburg’s location-specific know-how ensures that your cargo doesn’t encounter unnecessary holdups—saving you from demurrage charges, warehousing delays, or compliance risks.

Whether your goods arrive at Apapa Port in Lagos, pass through Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone, or dock at Calabar Port for Eastern Nigeria distribution, Cargoburg provides fully coordinated support throughout.

Expert Sea Freight Customs Clearance Services

At Cargoburg Logistics Limited, sea freight clearance is managed through a structured, digitalized process aimed at maximizing speed and regulatory compliance. As a company with years of direct port experience, we understand that customs regulations in Nigeria can often be complex, particularly for first-time importers or companies managing high-volume shipments. That’s why we’ve built a process that is both thorough and efficient.

Here’s what our sea freight customs clearance services in Nigeria include:

• Customs document preparation and submission

• HS code classification and tariff consultations

• Duty, levy, and VAT payment facilitation

• PAAR processing and SONCAP/NAFDAC coordination

• Inspection scheduling and liaison with government agencies

• Handling of temporary imports, exemptions, or bonded cargo

• Cargo retrieval and transfer to designated delivery sites

We specialize in a broad range of cargo types including Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), Breakbulk, RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off), and project cargo. From general goods and consumer electronics to heavy-duty machinery and medical supplies, we handle each category with tailored documentation, risk management, and on-time delivery.

What Sets Cargoburg Apart in Sea Freight Logistics

Choosing the right partner for freight forwarding in Nigeria can make or break your supply chain. Cargoburg Logistics Limited stands out through a mix of industry expertise, personalized service, and seamless end-to-end logistics management.

Deep Regulatory Knowledge

Our customs professionals are licensed and trained to stay up to date with evolving Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) laws and related agency mandates. We understand tariff codes, SONCAP regulations, NAFDAC permits, and all port compliance protocols in detail—ensuring accurate submissions and approvals.

Strong Agency Relationships

Because of our professional working relationships with Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), SON, NAFDAC, NDLEA, NESREA, and other regulatory bodies, we are able to expedite cargo inspections, verifications, and duty assessments more efficiently than general service providers.

Digitally Enabled Clearance

Through electronic data interchange (EDI) and digitized clearance systems, we reduce time lost on manual errors or outdated procedures. Our tech-driven solutions ensure your documentation is submitted accurately and quickly, improving clearance timeframes.

End-to-End Freight Management

Cargoburg isn’t just a clearing agent—we’re your full-service logistics partner. Once customs release is obtained, we immediately coordinate inland haulage, storage, and distribution using our in-house trucking and warehousing capabilities. This ensures a unified and uninterrupted supply chain flow.