Myself and a couple of friends have decided go into the haulage biz in Nigeria, we have identified a number of truck heads to buy from germany  and would like answer to the following  questions


1. What is the minumum age of truck head one can  bring into the country.

2.  what is the cost of clearing a truck head

3.  The cost of shipping from Germany or u.k to Nigeria



thanks

@Blacksta, 1. There is no age limits on truck-head.
2. With new e-payment, u are looking @200k to 250k (Naira)
3. COST of shipping from UK/Germany? i don't know. lol
But shipping from Us for single axes should be around $4600.

Remember to buy certain trucks to Nigeria, e.g MACK, IVECO, MERCEDES and make them Old models.
" The older the easier to maintain "
Goodluck on your new haulage biz.

FADAKA:

@Blacksta, 1. There is no age limits on truck-head.
2. With new e-payment, u are looking @200k to 250k (Naira)
3. COST of shipping from UK/Germany? i don't know. lol
But shipping from Us for single axes should be around $4600.

Remember to buy certain trucks to Nigeria, e.g MACK, IVECO, MERCEDES and make them Old models.
" The older the easier to maintain "
Goodluck on your new haulage biz.

how old @ fadaka

Thanks for prompt reply


what type of engine should one go for ?

@Disguy, As old as 1983. for the mack trucks.
@Blackstar, Most of the time "CAT" engines. they are all time best.

An agent say he will collect 190k to clear a truck - My question does that include the duty to paid to the customs

Dear NLs

The following shipments have finally been loaded onto Ship - I would like to source for clearing agents

thanks

@Blacksta,

How much does this truck heads cost?

@blackstar
I have an agent in lagos, who should be able to clear these as soon as possible, if interested please let me know.

@blacksta
i have an agent in Lagos, who can clear these for you as soon as possible, please let me know if you are intrested

Feelitx:

@Blacksta,

How much does this truck heads cost?

do you want to buy or want to have an idea of how much we paid for the trucks

I would want to buy, I just want to have a fair idea of what it will cost.

Are these trucks left or right hand drive?

@ DOW left handed trucks

@ feelitx - the trucks are not for sale  - but u can get one at little as 5000 euros upwards ( Daf, man , scanca exculding shipping costs)

i just bought a 1997 Leyland Daf truck to be used for houllage, however, i need to see if there`s anyway i can get a company that will be interested in taking it over and will just agree on a price monthly.
thanks.

@ DOW left handed trucks

@ feelitx - the trucks are not for sale - but u can get one at little as 5000 euros upwards ( Daf, man , scanca exculding shipping costs)


5000 euros, from which country (UK, Germany or)

@blackstar, the clearing charges of ----- for the truck heads is inclusive of custom duty, so you are not required to pay any other money apart from the ------
The Tipper is ------ inclusive of customs duty.
I am a clearing agent and i am not refering you to anybody, you are dealing directly with me.
You can get me on 08056345590 or 08038013408 or adexfem@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks.

@blacksta , a beg send me a black email or phone number , need to speak with you: onetetra-byte@yahoo.com
cheers

@ adexfem,

How much will u charge to clear 2 Toyota Hiace buses. The buses are to be shipped from the UK and is loaded with auto parts.

sithole:

i just bought a 1997 Leyland Daf truck to be used for houllage, however, i need to see if there`s anyway i can get a company that will be interested in taking it over and will just agree on a price monthly.
thanks.

what is the condition and the specifications of the truck? i could be interested in working with you on this. could you send me a mail at sequoiaholdings@gmail.com

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Fraba:

@ DOW left handed trucks

@ feelitx - the trucks are not for  sale  - but u can get one at little as 5000 euros upwards ( Daf, man , scanca exculding shipping costs)


5000 euros, from which country (UK, Germany or)

@Fraba

I can get u very good prices for Trucks,trailers/full trailers. I'm currently living in Lithuania. I have loads of trucks for sales.
u can check out my facebook group page for some of the trucks.

http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=168517970895&id=602968780&view=user#/photo_search.php?oid=168517970895&view=all

I am also looking for the a Reliable clearing Agents in Nigeria.

I NEED A 10 TIRE TIPPER WITH PRICE RANGE
FROM 2 MILLION TO 3 MILLION. IF YOU HAVE
SEND PICTURES TO MY eMAIL tekadenor@yahoo.com
FOR FURTHER DEAL

@FADAKA: Does it mean that newer old model Mack trucks (1998 up) will not attract good markrt in Nigeria?. The 1983 MACK trucks look quite old and unattactive to me.

But that is what they like . . . . . .

@Fhemmy, what I am saying is that a 1997 MACK truck will definitely attrart better market and price. That they love old models is not in doubt. This is mainly due to affordability. My two-cents.

To all the auto gurus in the house: What is the difference between air ride and spring ride suspension?. Is there a preference for one over the other by the Nigerian consumer?. Thanks

hardmoore:

To all the auto gurus in the house: What is the difference between air ride and spring ride suspension?. Is there a preference for one over the other by the Nigerian consumer?. Thanks

The difference between air ride and spring ride suspension

Air Ride = CH Model (CH613)  - 1990 and beyond
Spring Suspension (also called Camelback Suspension) = R Model Mack trucks – 1989 and before.

Air Ride = Difficult to maintain in Naija due to poor roads and cost of the Air tank, parts, etc.
Spring Suspension (also called Camelback Suspension) = Easy to maintain, many part accessible in Naija and less expensive.


Dude (hardmoore), from a truck person, you don’t want to test the market with a CH first (I wish you had asked first before you bought that truck), because first of all, there is little to none of a market left for beginners (and I am just being honest), and secondly, R Model (the 1986 year that you claimed in the previous posting will not market better than the CH) will sell any day of the week faster than the CH, plus, it is cheaper to buy at the place of origin and also cheaper to ship.  Nigeria IS NOT America, where looks are everything, especially not for trucks, it’s about what is durable and (MOST IMPORTANTLY) what is CHEAP.  Nigerian businessmen are VERY economical and are not ready to fork out the extra Million Naira plus that separates the R Model from the CH (in price).  A CH 613 will sit twice as long as an R Model Mack, take it from the Niger Delta Mack truck king. This advice is free. . .   

Luniyi: To say that I appreciate your reply and advise will be a gross understatement. Thanks for laying it straight for me, and in the process, saving me a lot of stress and further missteps. You dont know what you do for people on this site, your asistance is really appreciated. nagode!

hardmoore:

Luniyi: To say that I appreciate your reply and advise will be a gross understatement. Thanks for laying it straight for me, and in the process, saving me a lot of stress and further missteps. You dont know what you do for people on this site, your asistance is really appreciated. nagode!

No problems my brother, that's what the NL community is for. . .  If you let me know your current situation (where you are at) I can give you the best steps to take next.  All hope isn't lost, but if you still wanna ship the CH please MARKET, MARKET, MARKET!!!  I cannot stress this enough.  The ideal scenario for a starter would have been an R Model (1980s) or a tipper (Dump truck) in Lagos or PH.  With a CH you have to be very patient, I could send you a link to two or three NL-ers that have posted a CH truck on NL since Nov and still hasn't sold (regardless of how low the price was dropped). If you didn't buy the CH for a "steal" price then you might wanna either:

(i). Chalk this up as a learning experience, you can still ship it and try and sell it, but if anyone offers you a price that will give you somewhat of a profit, go for it. . .
(ii). Before you ship the truck, (if you have the money) buy a tipping trailer and send them both together and PUT THAT TRUCK TO WORK!!!  If you did, I could give you some advice. . .  Believe me, if I could do it over again (not entirely, but ending of last year) I would have made the move to put the trucks to work rather than selling.  I don't know what your entourage situation is like in Nigeria but to put the trucks to work you have to have a small entourage (not many at all, just a few) for oversight and a darn good reliable mechanic, these are the only drawbacks.

Anyway, I have exhausted my NL time today so I shall add more tomorrow. . .

Dear Nairalanders,
I humble request that you send me a price list of FORD IVECO TRUCKS(15,20,30,40 Tons)
fairly used ones and brand new one.

i also request that you give me a price list of MACK 30tons,20tons and 15tons price list both fairly used and brand new.
I want to purchase this trucks as soon as you give me the price list.

I also ask that anyone should give me an understanding of the best trucks to use in Nigeria as a new starter in haulage business and what Ton of truck to begin with.

I await your mail urgently.

columellanigeria@gmail.com

Thanks

MD/CEO
Columella Nigeria Company

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