Sea freight
Containers cleared at Onne and Apapa, without the waiting.
Full and shared containers from China, Turkey, the UAE, Europe and the Americas. We open Form M, file the PAAR before the vessel lands and stand with your box at examination.
Average at Onne
6.4 days
Vessel arrival to gate out
Inside free days
93%
Files with no storage charges
Boxes this year
840
20ft and 40ft containers
Example figures for this demo.
What is included
Everything from paperwork to the gate
- Form M opened and followed through your bank
- Pre-arrival assessment report filed before the vessel berths
- Duty paid through your bank, receipt sent the same day
- Our officer present at every examination
- Shipping line, terminal and delivery order settled
- Truck booked before release so the box leaves on day one
- Empty container returned and the deposit refund chased
What you send us
Copies of the supplier invoice, packing list and bill of lading or air waybill, on WhatsApp or email. Use the document checklist to see exactly what your goods need.
What you get back
A file number, a named desk officer, a duty estimate before payment, receipts for every charge and photos at delivery.
Step by step
How this service runs
Before shipping
Form M and the right duty band agreed with you.
On the water
We track the vessel and collect final documents.
Arrival
PAAR ready, duty paid as the ship berths.
Examination
Officer present, photos to you.
Gate out
Released, loaded, on the road.
Prices
Example rates, published
Government duty depends on your goods. These are our port, delivery and agency charges. Example rates for this demo.
| Charge | 20ft container | 40ft container |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal and port charges | ₦420,000 | ₦640,000 |
| Shipping line charges | ₦360,000 | ₦540,000 |
| Haulage, Onne to Owerri | ₦650,000 | ₦850,000 |
| Cargoflow agency fee | from ₦250,000 | from ₦300,000 |
| Container deposit (refundable) | ₦500,000 | ₦800,000 |
On the ground
Where the work happens
Questions
Asked at our desk
Do you clear at Onne or Apapa?
Both, and Tin Can. For Owerri, Aba and Port Harcourt, Onne is usually two to four days faster door to door.
When should I contact you?
Before you pay your supplier, so Form M is opened in time and the invoice shows the right terms.
What is a shared container?
Your goods share a box with other importers. It suits anything under about 15 cubic metres.
Who pays the container deposit?
You do, through us, and we chase the refund when the empty box is returned.
Can you store goods?
Yes, for up to 30 days in our partner warehouse in New Owerri.
Still unsure?
Send a photo of your supplier invoice on WhatsApp. A desk officer will tell you the duty band, the documents you need and the likely cost, usually within the hour.
WhatsApp the deskRelated
