🚢 Container Shipping from USA to Nigeria

📅 Reliable sailings from major U.S. ports to Nigeria’s main port terminals, including Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, and Onne.

🚢 RoRo and container shipping options, including 20ft and 40ft containers for vehicles, machinery, household goods, wood and wood articles, wheat starch, waste paper, metal scrap, paper and paperboard, forest products, clay, and commercial cargo.

🛡️ Fully licensed, bonded, and insured for secure and compliant international transport.

🧾 Complete export documentation and customs clearance support through trusted partners.

📍 Shipment tracking and updates from U.S. departure to arrival in Nigeria.

🚚 Nationwide pickup across the USA with inland logistics support to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Onitsha, Ibadan, and surrounding commercial and industrial areas.

💰 Competitive shipping rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

Whether you are shipping a car, heavy equipment, household goods, recyclable commodities, or commercial cargo to Nigeria, Royal Shipping Lines provides a reliable and organized process from pickup to port delivery.

🚢 RoRo & Container Shipping from USA to Nigeria

📅 Reliable sailings from major U.S. ports to Nigeria’s main port terminals, including Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, and Onne.

🚢 RoRo and container shipping options, including 20ft and 40ft containers for vehicles, machinery, household goods, wood and wood articles, wheat starch, waste paper, metal scrap, paper and paperboard, forest products, clay, and commercial cargo.

🏗️ Auction pickup available from Copart, IAAI, Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, Purple Wave, Machinery Trader, and other U.S. auction locations.

🚚 Nationwide pickup across the USA with inland logistics support to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Onitsha, Ibadan, and surrounding commercial and industrial zones.

🧾 Complete export and customs documentation support.

🛡️ Fully licensed, bonded, and insured for secure and compliant international transport.

📍 Shipment tracking and updates from departure to arrival in Nigeria.

💰 Competitive rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

Whether you’re shipping to Nigeria for the first time or managing regular exports, Royal Shipping Lines provides a consistent, reliable process from U.S. pickup to port delivery.

At Royal Shipping Lines, we support the export of high-volume commercial, industrial, and commodity cargo from the USA to Nigeria, with reliable service to Nigeria’s major port terminals, including Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, and Onne. We also provide logistics support for Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Onitsha, Ibadan, and surrounding commercial and industrial regions.

We work with importers, distributors, contractors, manufacturers, recyclers, wholesalers, and businesses to move large-scale shipments efficiently. Our team helps coordinate proper export documentation, cargo classification, container loading, and compliant handling for smooth transport from the United States to Nigeria.

Types of Commercial & Commodity Cargo We Ship

🔧 Auto parts and accessories
🛍️ Consumer goods and household items
📱 Electronics and appliances
🏗️ Construction materials and steel
⚙️ Industrial machinery and equipment
🧴 Plastics, resin, and packaging materials
📄 Paper, paperboard, and paper-based products
♻️ Waste paper and recyclable materials
🪵 Wood, wood articles, and forest products
⚙️ Metal scrap and industrial commodities
🏗️ Clay and construction-related materials
🌾 Wheat starch and food-grade commodity cargo

Planning a move to Nigeria? Royal Shipping Lines offers reliable and affordable household goods shipping from the USA to Nigeria, with full support from pickup to arrival.

We specialize in international relocations, helping individuals and families ship personal belongings, furniture, appliances, boxes, and complete household moves with dependable service to Nigeria’s major port terminals, including Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, and Onne. We also provide logistics support for Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Onitsha, Ibadan, and surrounding commercial areas.

📦 What We Ship to Nigeria

We handle a wide range of personal and household items, including furniture such as beds, sofas, tables, and cabinets; appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, and stoves; electronics such as TVs, computers, and sound systems; kitchenware and household essentials; clothing, books, and personal belongings; and boxes, pallets, or full household moves.

Whether you are shipping a few personal items or relocating an entire household, we provide secure and efficient shipping solutions designed to protect your cargo throughout the process.

🚛 Shipping Options for Moving to Nigeria

We offer full container solutions based on the size of your move.

Full Container Load (FCL)
A private 20ft or 40ft container is ideal for full household relocations that require greater control, security, and protection.

Port & Warehouse Delivery Options
Pickup is available throughout the USA with delivery to the export port or approved warehouse facility for loading and ocean transport to Nigeria.

Customs Clearance Assistance
We provide guidance with required export documentation and coordinate with trusted partners to help support smooth import processing upon arrival in Nigeria.

⚠️ Important Container Loading Requirement

To ensure safe and efficient container handling, containers are not positioned at residential addresses. All container loading must take place at a commercial facility equipped with a loading dock or ramps capable of safely handling containers.

Royal Shipping Lines specializes in vehicle shipping from the USA to Nigeria, providing reliable and cost-effective transportation through the Ports of Lagos (Apapa and Tin Can Island), Nigeria's primary vehicle import and logistics gateways. We assist individuals, dealerships, exporters, auction buyers, and commercial importers with secure international vehicle shipping solutions tailored to their needs.

We ship a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, motorcycles, commercial trucks, vans, buses, RVs, golf carts, luxury vehicles, classic cars, electric vehicles, ATVs, utility vehicles, and other recreational or specialty equipment.

🏗️ Auction Vehicle & Equipment Shipping

Our team regularly coordinates shipping for vehicles and equipment purchased from major U.S. auctions and marketplaces, including Copart, IAAI, Manheim, ADESA, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Barrett-Jackson, Mecum, Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, and other leading automotive and equipment sellers throughout the United States.

🚢 Complete Export & Logistics Services

From auction pickup and inland transportation to port handling, export documentation, container loading, and ocean freight, Royal Shipping Lines manages every stage of the shipping process. Whether you are exporting a single vehicle, multiple auction purchases, dealership inventory, luxury automobiles, motorcycles, commercial fleet vehicles, or heavy equipment, we provide dependable shipping solutions from the USA to Nigeria with professional support from origin to destination.

Royal Shipping Lines provides dependable boat and yacht shipping from the USA to Nigeria through the Ports of Lagos, including Apapa and Tin Can Island, the country's leading gateways for marine cargo and oversized freight. We handle shipping for personal watercraft, fishing boats, sailboats, yachts, commercial vessels, and specialized marine equipment.

Our team coordinates the complete export process, including inland transportation from marinas, boatyards, dealerships, auctions, and private sellers, as well as loading, export documentation, port handling, and ocean freight services.

We ship a wide range of marine cargo, including jet skis, dinghies, center console boats, fishing boats, sailboats, catamarans, luxury yachts, work boats, utility vessels, commercial marine equipment, and other recreational watercraft.

Shipping options include container shipping for smaller boats and personal watercraft, flat rack shipping for oversized boats and yachts, and breakbulk or heavy-lift shipping for larger vessels that exceed standard container dimensions.

Royal Shipping Lines also assists customers purchasing boats through major marine marketplaces and auction platforms, including Boat Trader, YachtWorld, boats.com, Boatline, Copart Marine, IAAI Recreation & Marine, GovDeals, and GSA Auctions.

From pickup in the United States to export coordination and ocean freight to Nigeria, we provide professional boat shipping solutions designed for safe, reliable, and cost-effective international transportation.

Royal Shipping Lines provides reliable machinery and heavy equipment shipping from the USA to Nigeria through the Ports of Lagos, including Apapa and Tin Can Island, serving contractors, farmers, industrial companies, equipment dealers, manufacturers, and exporters. We specialize in transporting construction equipment, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, mining machinery, and oversized cargo with professional logistics support from origin to destination.

We ship a wide range of equipment, including tractors, harvesters, combines, farm implements, excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, cranes, forklifts, dump trucks, generators, manufacturing equipment, and other heavy machinery used in construction, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, oil and gas, and industrial operations.

🏗️ Auction & Equipment Marketplace Shipping

Our team regularly coordinates shipping for machinery purchased from leading U.S. auctions and equipment marketplaces, including Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, Machinery Trader, TractorHouse, Equipment Trader, Purple Wave, GovDeals, and GSA Auctions. Nationwide pickup is available from auctions, dealerships, farms, warehouses, job sites, and equipment yards throughout the United States.

🚢 Complete Export & Logistics Services

From equipment pickup and inland transportation to port handling, export documentation, container loading, flat rack shipping, RO/RO shipping, and ocean freight, Royal Shipping Lines manages every stage of the shipping process. Whether you are exporting a single machine or multiple pieces of heavy equipment, we provide dependable and cost-effective machinery shipping solutions from the USA to Nigeria with professional support every step of the way.

📍 Main Ports in Nigeria

We ship to Nigeria’s major commercial port terminals, including:

📍 Lagos Port Complex / Apapa Port
One of Nigeria’s busiest commercial ports, handling containerized cargo, vehicles, RoRo shipments, heavy equipment, household goods, and commercial freight from the USA.

📍 Tin Can Island Port
A major Lagos-area port terminal commonly used for containers, vehicles, machinery, commercial cargo, and high-volume freight shipments.

📍 Port Harcourt Port
An important port serving southeastern Nigeria, supporting industrial cargo, machinery, equipment, commercial goods, and project cargo.

📍 Onne Port
A strategic port for oil and gas, heavy equipment, industrial cargo, breakbulk freight, and oversized machinery shipments.

🏢 Inland Delivery & Logistics Support in Nigeria

Royal Shipping Lines coordinates inland logistics support through trusted partners for key commercial and industrial areas across Nigeria, including:

📍 Lagos
Nigeria’s main business, port, and distribution center, supporting customs processing, cargo pickup, storage coordination, and onward movement throughout the country.

📍 Abuja
Nigeria’s capital city and an important destination for commercial cargo, household goods, government-related shipments, and business logistics.

📍 Port Harcourt
A major industrial and oil-and-gas region serving equipment, machinery, project cargo, and commercial freight needs.

📍 Kano
A key northern commercial and distribution hub for consumer goods, vehicles, industrial supplies, and agricultural equipment.

📍 Onitsha
An important trading and commercial region supporting wholesale freight, retail inventory, household goods, and general cargo distribution.

📍 Ibadan
A major inland commercial center supporting cargo movement, warehousing, retail distribution, and regional logistics.

These logistics solutions help support secure cargo handling, customs coordination, storage assistance, and inland delivery across Nigeria.

Estimated shipping times from the USA to Nigeria vary based on the departure port, carrier schedule, cargo type, port routing, and shipping method.

🛳️ East Coast USA Ports → Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, or Onne: approximately 18–30 days
A common route for shipping cars, containers, household goods, machinery, and commercial cargo to Nigeria.

🛳️ Gulf Coast USA Ports → Nigeria Ports: approximately 20–35 days
Ideal for vehicles, heavy equipment, metal scrap, waste paper, paper and paperboard, forest products, wood products, clay, wheat starch, and containerized freight moving from Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding regions.

🛳️ Northeast USA Ports → Nigeria Ports: approximately 18–28 days
Available for cargo moving from major Northeast ports and inland pickup locations.

🛳️ West Coast USA Ports → Nigeria Ports: approximately 30–45 days
Used for cargo originating from California, Washington, Oregon, and other western U.S. states, depending on routing and carrier schedule.

🚀 Fastest Shipping Route to Nigeria

The fastest way to ship from the USA to Nigeria is typically through major East Coast or Gulf Coast ports with service to Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, or Onne. This route is ideal for time-sensitive shipments, including vehicles, machinery, household goods, recyclable commodities, and containerized cargo.

With RoRo shipping to Nigeria, your vehicle is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a protected cargo deck.

This option is ideal for operable vehicles, including:

Cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks
Vans and buses
Commercial vehicles
Heavy equipment and machinery

RoRo is often one of the most cost-effective ways to ship operable vehicles and rolling equipment from the USA to Nigeria, with service to major Nigerian port terminals including Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, and Onne.

📦 Container Shipping from USA to Nigeria (FCL)

Container shipping to Nigeria is recommended for non-running vehicles, high-value units, household goods, commercial freight, and cargo that requires additional protection.

We offer:

20ft and 40ft FCL containers (Full Container Load)
Secure loading and bracing for safe transport
Protection from weather, theft, and handling damage

This method is ideal for:

Non-operational vehicles
Motorcycles, golf carts, and small equipment
Boats and personal watercraft
Luxury, classic, and collector vehicles
Household goods and commercial cargo
Metal scrap, waste paper, wheat starch, paper and paperboard, wood products, forest products, clay, and mixed commodity shipments

o help ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping household goods and personal effects from the USA to Nigeria, the following documents are typically required:

🛂 Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page.

📄 Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with full shipment details.

📦 Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment, including boxes, furniture, appliances, and personal effects.

💰 Commercial Invoice or Declared Value – may be required for customs valuation purposes.

🏠 Proof of Residence in Nigeria – such as a local address, residency document, work permit, or other supporting relocation documents when applicable.

📑 Import Permit or Authorization – may be required for restricted or regulated items.

⚠️ Important Customs Information

Nigeria customs regulations may require additional documentation depending on the shipment type, declared value, and contents.

Royal Shipping Lines provides guidance with export documentation and customs requirements, helping you avoid delays and keep your household goods shipment to Nigeria compliant and properly prepared.

📄 Documents Required to Ship a Car to Nigeria from USA

When preparing to ship a car from the USA to Nigeria, you’ll need the following documents to complete export and customs clearance:

✅ Original Vehicle Title
The title must be clear, valid, and in the name of the exporter or properly endorsed.

✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
Proof of ownership and vehicle value for customs processing.

✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
Identification for the shipper or consignee.

✅ Consignee Identification in Nigeria
Valid ID, passport information, company registration documents, or tax identification details may be required to complete customs clearance in Nigeria.

📄 Prepare Required Documents – original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and valid passport or identification for the consignee.

🚢 Select the Best Shipping Method – choose container shipping for jet skis, small boats, and personal watercraft, or flat rack shipping for oversized boats, yachts, sailboats, and larger vessels.

🛠 Boat Preparation – drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items, electronics, and accessories.

🚚 Inland Transport to U.S. Port – we arrange boat pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver to the nearest export port for shipping to Nigeria.

⚓ Loading & Ocean Shipping – your boat is professionally secured, loaded, and shipped to major Nigerian port terminals, including Lagos, Apapa, Tin Can Island, Port Harcourt, or Onne.

🧾 Customs Clearance in Nigeria – our team assists with customs processing support, import requirements, duties, taxes, and final delivery coordination through trusted local partners.

⚠️ Important: Certain items such as hazardous materials, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and restricted cargo cannot be shipped with boats. Royal Shipping Lines will help guide you through Nigerian import regulations and documentation requirements to support a smooth and compliant shipping process.

Royal Shipping Lines provides reliable machinery and heavy equipment shipping from the USA to Nigeria through the Ports of Lagos, including Apapa and Tin Can Island, serving contractors, farmers, industrial companies, equipment dealers, manufacturers, and exporters. We specialize in transporting construction equipment, agricultural machinery, industrial equipment, mining machinery, and oversized cargo with professional logistics support from origin to destination.

We ship a wide range of equipment, including tractors, harvesters, combines, farm implements, excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, cranes, forklifts, dump trucks, generators, manufacturing equipment, and other heavy machinery used in construction, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, oil and gas, and industrial operations.

🏗️ Auction & Equipment Marketplace Shipping

Our team regularly coordinates shipping for machinery purchased from leading U.S. auctions and equipment marketplaces, including Ritchie Bros., IronPlanet, Machinery Trader, TractorHouse, Equipment Trader, Purple Wave, GovDeals, and GSA Auctions. Nationwide pickup is available from auctions, dealerships, farms, warehouses, job sites, and equipment yards throughout the United States.

🚢 Complete Export & Logistics Services

From equipment pickup and inland transportation to port handling, export documentation, container loading, flat rack shipping, RO/RO shipping, and ocean freight, Royal Shipping Lines manages every stage of the shipping process. Whether you are exporting a single machine or multiple pieces of heavy equipment, we provide dependable and cost-effective machinery shipping solutions from the USA to Nigeria with professional support every step of the way.

Nigeria prohibits or restricts the importation of certain goods to protect public safety, local industries, agriculture, health standards, and national security. Importers should confirm current requirements before shipping, as regulations may change without notice.

Common prohibited or restricted imports may include poultry, pork, beef, eggs, refined vegetable oils, certain food products, bagged cement, selected pharmaceutical products, used tires, used compressors, used refrigerators and freezers, second-hand clothing, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, toxic waste, certain weapons, ammunition, and other controlled items.

Nigeria also restricts the importation of used motor vehicles above fifteen (15) years from the year of manufacture.

Some products may not be fully prohibited but may require special permits, licenses, inspections, or government approval before importation. These may include regulated chemicals, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, security-related equipment, and certain industrial or agricultural products.

⚠️ Important Import Notice

Before shipping cargo to Nigeria, importers should verify product eligibility, HS code classification, duty rates, permit requirements, and customs documentation with Nigeria Customs or a licensed customs broker.

Royal Shipping Lines can assist with export documentation and shipping coordination from the USA, but final import approval, duties, taxes, permits, and clearance requirements are determined by Nigerian authorities.

Before shipping a vehicle to Nigeria, it is important to understand that import regulations, duties, taxes, and eligibility requirements may apply depending on the vehicle type, age, condition, and ownership status.

Common vehicle import restrictions and requirements include:

🚫 12-Year Vehicle Age Limit – Nigeria restricts the importation of used motor vehicles that are more than twelve (12) years old from the year of manufacture (H.S. Codes 8703.10.00 – 8703.90.0000).

These goods may be imported only with government permits or under specific conditions:

• Refined Vegetable Oils & Fats (excluding linseed, castor, and olive oil; crude vegetable oil allowed)

• Bagged Cement

• Certain Pharmaceutical Products (including paracetamol, chloroquine, aspirin – with some exceptions)

• Used Pneumatic Tires (retreading restrictions apply)

• Footwear, Bags, and Suitcases (some exemptions for safety or industrial use)

• Used Compressors, Fridges, and Freezers

• Used Motor Vehicles Over 15 Years Old

• Tomato Paste or Concentrates in Retail Packs

• Carpets & Textile Floor Coverings

💱 CBN Foreign Exchange Restrictions

The Central Bank of Nigeria restricts access to official foreign exchange for certain imports. These goods must be funded through parallel market forex, which is typically more expensive:

• Rice

• Cement

• Palm Oil & Vegetable Oils

• Poultry Products (chicken, turkey, eggs)

• Tinned Fish (Geisha, Sardines)

• Steel Products (sheets, rods, nails, pipes)

• Wood Products (plywood, particle boards, doors)

• Furniture & Household Items (kitchenware, tiles, glassware)

• Toothpicks

• Textiles & Fabrics

• Plastic & Rubber Products

• Tomatoes & Tomato Paste

• Dairy Products – Importation limited to approved companies:

  • Friesland Campina WAMCO Nigeria Ltd.

  • Chi Ltd.

  • TG Arla Dairy Products Ltd.

  • Promasidor Nigeria Ltd.

  • Nestle Nigeria Plc. (MSK only)

  • Integrated Dairies Ltd.

• Sugar – Only BUA Sugar Refinery Ltd., Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc., and Golden Sugar Company can import via official forex sources