Emperoh: Ok. . . .this is apparently the most common issue we have never pursued in Nigeria as dealers.
A lot of us suffer these issues silently. I have a lot of issues in this regard but will chronicle a few and the last but most painful one

First one was a 2003 Nissan Murano = door knobs were removed. It was on Hoegh i.e Five Star Terminal
2007 Honda Odyssey = Hoegh again, remote key was removed = Five star terminal
2005 Toyota Sienna x2 = Hoegh for the first one; lost the fuel tank cover and and all the wheel covers. it was a bonded terminal at Alakija forgotten the name
the second one was Sallaum lines were i lost the glasses on the two side mirrors

2006 Honda Accord = Grimaldi = I lost a spare remote key, PTML terminal

But the most painful happened to me last year. I shipped a 2003 Toyota Corolla thru Grimaldi
unfortunately, a car that was bought, sound, hale and hearty was delivered to me with knocked engine, dead battery, power window control
and some gashes on the side and a torn metal just under the trunk. I spend almost 3ook to bring it back to life before delivering it to the client

Now someone needs to tell me how to press for damages and who and where to hold people responsible. Clearing Agents, pls help us out

calculusx: Had a bitter experience with all the shipping lines except for Grimaldi. The lastest one was a 03 Accord, all the AC Nubs, both power controls,both side mirrors and the car key was not spared. I'm filing a claim with the shiping company to see if anything can be done cos it will cost me more than 50k to fix all these. Anytime i ship toyota camry tru AES/FIVE STAR, I definately know the driver side power window will be gone especially for 97 - 2001 Camry. I hope and pray that something will surely be done about this.

aglomar: containerizing is d best solution. the port thieves wont change even if d pope preaches to them

zebudaya: Were the cars in containers? Is it possible to vandalize cars in containers?

Niseamaka: A mitsubishi L300 van i shipped early last year
was broken into,inspite of being well protected
(the booth and sliding doors were well welded)
and about 75 percent of the contents was stolen.

Any loaded van would have to open when it is time for customs inspection and it is after this that the rats strikes(so sad).
It is imperative for your clearing agent to make sure it is a lock that is broken and he should get a replacement padlock after customs inspection.
Meaning,you can have most point of entry into your loaded Van welded but use a padlock to protect one side,as that is where your clearing agent would insist should be broken for customs to carry out their inspection and he puts a new padlock after inspection is done(he shouldn't also forget to give the terminal guards their "egunje".
It can indeed be very bad loosing 75% of ones shipments though.

Sprumbaba: You can file a claim. The shipper from the US should pay you. I have collected $500 before for some little theft like door control in my car.
They sent me a letter tha I will not purse any claim and I should accept $500.

I sent a brand new customized Conversion Bus last. They also gave me money. I can attach there letters here to prove it.

jerryben12: Common occurrence. My Mercedes C300 was vandalized. Start learning your car before the vessel docks. This is an advise to get your car out quicker. The longer your car is at the port the more the chances of vandalization.

blackedwin: Gents,after reading this post,Oyi na tum oo,I just shipped this car through Grimaldi RORO and is due 1st week in April,I need advice on what to do to avoid this baby beeing tempered with by the whaf rats.

Look forward to helpful replies


Regards
Edwin

earthrealm: loading a threadmill/ 4 spare automative batteries inside an suv shipped from usa to nigeria/lagos........is it a good thing?..wud it be vandalized or impounded by customs?