Best Way To Ship To Lagos And Clearing Cost?

I am planning to send a Toyota Avensis to Lagos from the UK to apapa rather than Cotonou.
Questions.

1) How much should i budget for clearing?
2) Is it worth putting it in a container to prevent the car being stripped?
3) Can I just do roro and make sure the funds and documents are in place before the car lands so as to make things quick.
4) At what points are things stolen from cars on the ship or when in the car park in Lagos?
5) Lastly how long does clearing take from start to finish?

Thanks in advance.

I CURRENTLY LIVE IN NORTH LONDON .I ALWAYS BUY SMALL VANS AND CARS FROM EUROPE TO LAGOS NIGERIA DIRECT.I HAVE A RELIABLE CLEARING AGENT WHO IS DOING A FANTASTIC JOB.I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY BAD EXPERIENCE SINCE HE HAS BEEN CLEARING MY VEHICLES RELIABLE AND REASONABLE CHARGES AND FAST.I CAN RECOMMEND HIM TO U.HE IS IN A BETTER POSITION TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS
IF U GO TO A BAD CLEARING AGENT,IT WILL COST MORE TIME AND MONEY

1) How much should i budget for clearing?
Depends on age/make/engine capacity budget 250-350 for most cars

2) Is it worth putting it in a container to prevent the car being stripped? Cars are not stripped if they are cleared early enough. For very expensive cars ,it is advisable to crate them. New cars in the port are rarely crated. With the reforms in the ports, stripping of cars is very difficult now.

3) Can I just do roro and make sure the funds and documents are in place before the car lands so as to make things quick. Arrange for the papers to come in by courier.

4) At what points are things stolen from cars on the ship or when in the car park in Lagos? Right now with reforms in the ports , a lot of stealing is done on some transshippment routes outside Nigeria. If it is a bare car, you will certainly not lose much. The biggest stuff that I have lost is relay that cost less than 1k to replace

5) Lastly how long does clearing take from start to finish? If all papers/cash are ready, you can get your car out in 5 day max. I have an agent who clears for me.

clearing takes like 250k for small cars and 450k for 4x4s
and you can do VIP shipment to avoid stripping and that cost's like 150-200 euro, depending on shipping company
and the rest depends on the agent (if he's not a criminal)

i need to ship an ice cream machine from uk aw do i go bout it?

pls any one with knowlegde pls pm me

deji_lawani@yahoo.com
08023908614 ,08053107729

pls i need to ship my car form the states to nigeria , i got tthe car for 6000 dollars a pathfinder . do you think its worth putting it in a container ?

Blacknbold, what year is your Nissan Pathfinder? I got one in New Jersey for $6000 also, year 2000.

Depending on where it's being shipped from in the US, how (container or not, and the size of the car(car, truck, van) the cost will vary. Early last year, I shipped a 2004 Toyota Sequoia in a container from the Houston port for $2000. Not sure how much my dad cleared it. But I think they the clearing cost is also based on the year, value, size, etc. The car itself was $22,000. For a $6000 car, I would not even bother with a container.

rafcrown - Can you pls give me some information on your clearing agent and the contact number if you dont mind, as reliable people are hard to come by, especially naijas. Thanks.

Hi
my
e mail address is
rafcrownus@yahoo.com

i cant just write his no .sorry

Please how long does it take for a car shipped from chicago to arrive apapa port. i would like to ship 3 honda accords (ivtecs) maybe 2004 model, does anyone know how much it would cost to clear it at apapa port and how long it will take to arrive.

i have found a reliable car shipper.

www.carsexport.eu


I recommend that you read Questions and Answers on their website.

@ godfadda: Is it an ice cream making machine or van?

If its a machine, get in touch with your nearest cargo agent. Opt for sending it via ship (it would be put on a pallet) ans sent via container with other goods -Grouppage.

Also depending on the size, if its very bulky- take a lot of space, shipping by air would be calculated in terms of volume.

The advantage of shipping via container is that it's cheaper, and you can add other things as well on thesame pallet as long its not taller than 6ft.

The advantage of by air is that it's quicker and gets to Nigeria in days

Disadvantage of shipping by sea/container, if your agent hasn't got enough items/goods to load into a container, it takes forever.

Depending on where you are in the UK,I have a good cargo agent that I use frequently. (mind you I'm not advertising for the agent o).

I've been using the cargo agent since around 1999 and I haven't had any problems with him.

Good luck

I agree. Recently shipped a couple of cars to Lagos. It took about 4 weeks to get there from Dallas. Will be shipping another one in a few weeks. The shipper had to make sure he can fill the container before giving me a firm shipping date. The previous 2 were trucks an they cost $2300 each to ship. This one I am about to ship is a sedan and shipping was $2000.

How much does truck head cost in yankee, mack to be specific.

Hi, I need to ship a panel van to Lagos this week. Please email me info on reliable shippers and agents. jinoa@btopenworld.com. Many thanks

Hi,

Im a shipping company that does Roll on Roll off shipping for cars and suv's from 1500.00 to 2600.00 depending on the size and the country its going to. We are also a DHL Authorized shipping center that provides 30-40 percent off of all DHL shipments, We also do ocean cargo to Nigeria @ $350 per CBM. We are located in Orange, NJ, and accept Credit Cards for all DHL Shipments. We are a licensed and bonded company and licensed with the FMC as a NVOCC. for more information please contact us @ 973-674-8932. or via email at wweekes@gmail.com


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WESLEY W. WEEKES JR.
International Logistics Coordinator
WW Messenger & Shiping Co.
51 Main St.
Orange, NJ 07050
Phone: 973-674-8932
Fax: 973-675-1300
Email: wweekes@gmail.com
A DHL Preferred Provider

@ godfadda6

I cant help but notice your email ad quoted: deji lawani. . . Question is, do you happen to know these guys: Femi and Kunle Lawani? They lived in Bodija, Ibadan and we attended Methodist Gramms, Bodija together in the mid 80s. I need to know their whereabouts. Pls feed me if u know som'thn 'bout'em.
Thx.

SHIPPING COST OF CARS TO WEST AFRICA.

Category I Category II Category III
up to 400 cft 401-650 cft 651-899 cft
Used Cars Used Small Vans Used Big Vans

Dakar & Tema: $1,210.00 $1,255.00 $1,575.00

Lagos $1,345.00 $1,400.00 $1,895.00

Douala,
Pointe Noire,
Monrovia,
Banjul,
Conakry,
Freetown $1,650.00 $1,950.00 $2,290.00

Luanda & Boma $1,695.00 $1,750.00 $2,145.00

Lome & Cotonou $1,400.00 $1,480.00 $1,825.00


*******All Cotonou Shipments are subject to a $35 Cargo Tracking Note**

--
WESLEY W. WEEKES JR.
International Logistics Coordinator
WW Messenger & Shipping Co.
51 Main St.
Orange, NJ 07050
Phone: 973-674-8932
Fax: 973-675-1300
Mobile: 804-926-3708
Email: wweekes@gmail.com
A DHL Preferred Provider

thanks

@Iyaeto,

Post the details.

I live in the uk, i have just shipped a mecerdes C320 to Lagos cleared through Apapa, i had no problems shipping RO RO, the car arrived as shipped, i believe speed of clearance is important once it arrives in lagos.
i have a good Clearing agent who can get your car out of the port in 2 - 3 days Max drop me a note if you are interested and i will give you his details.

@Astar2008,

I checked your profile but your email is hidden.

Please email me the details of the guy at abujabooks@gmail.com

Abujabooks
i have not got round to doing the profile bit on this forum thing, i will do soon. i'll send you his details via your personal email.

I would like to ship my Audi TT from the UK to Nigeria. Could anyone recommend a reliable shipping company and clearing agent, as wll as provide some indication of cost?

@ Abujabooks , Check your emai. Sorry it took this long.

We export cars and trucks directly from Germany to Africa.
All our cars are Left Hand Drive and in perfect conditions.

Please visit our website
www.carsexport.eu

astar2008 (or any other kind hearted broda or sistah)could you please send me a reliable clearing agents' contact info?I need to ship a car to Lagos Naija.My email addy is boxmyjunk@yahoo.com.thanks.

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Our company offers Auto and Truck Shipping in Containers and Ro-Ro from New Jersey and Miami to all destinations in Africa, Including Nigeria.
Please contact me for any questions via email to skype:
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Skype: michael.veynberg37

Look forward hearing from you soon.

Rds,
Michael

Hello, please can you send me pictures of the cars especially the Honda 1995 model, as well as the ford winster?Also I will like to know the prices for them thanks.
My email is helenariyibi@yahoo.co.uk

Accessport is the best way to do it. The company is located in Apapa right at the port so they clear you shipment promptly.
here: http://accessport.org/

Tosin