Mode of Transportation and Respective types of Bill of Lading
In shipping, there is various transportation mode such as Ocean (sea shipping), Air (by aeroplane), Land (truck and train). All of these modes have distinct tools of application at different times for different purposes. One such tool is the Bill of Lading. Some of our clients who have come across a BOL for the first […]
First time exporter? Do these things before you start Export Business
Hold it a bit, until you are through with reading this post if you are a first time exporter. Yes, don’t start your first export yet, if you do not understand the basic things needed to be up and running an exportation business. Without proper guidance, you will be exposed to a 90% possibility of […]
11 Key Functions of the Nigeria Export Promotion Council
Without correct knowledge of what the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) stands for, and its function, going into exportation business would be as good as impossible, a venture to attempt. We deem it appropriate to begin from the most important part in order to determine for you how best to go about your importation business. […]
Exporting Farm Produce from Nigeria to the USA
If you have not already started to export farm produce from Nigeria to the US to other parts of the world, then you are leaving money on the table. This is the time to get involved in the exportation of farm produce, especially during ‘-ember’ months. Introduction Prior to the oil boom in Nigeria, Agriculture […]
9 Most Common Mistakes Importers Make And How To Avoid Them
While mistakes are preventable, many times, importers have fallen in on all or some of it at one time or the other, and need serious help getting out. Although most mistakes are sometimes unavoidable for several reasons, especially in business. In this post, we put together the most common mistakes importers make and how to […]
Demurrage Charges and its harmful effects on your business.
As a Consignee, your shipment has arrived, but for some reasons, you have been constrained. The only option is to be granted a few days to put things together and pull your consignment off the shipping line, otherwise be issued a notice to pay. The horror note of a demurrage charges notwithstanding has negative effects […]
Duty Underpayment: How to Escape its Penalty Associated with Customs Debit Note
Have you ever heard about a Customs Debit Note or ever being issued a notification of duty underpayment by the Nigeria customs? We explain in this post how to avoid customs debit note. A customs debit note usually come to fore during customs clearing processes where there is an inappropriate presentation of consignment […]
Top Essential facts about Container Shipping
The facts about container shipping are extensive and require adequate information about it. As a matter of fact, we dwelt on the various modes/methods of freight shipping, especially to Nigeria.
Airport Custom Clearing in Nigeria
On arrival of cargo at the Nigeria airport, the next question would be ‘what next’? Recall that at the port of take-off, some important documentation steps took place to ensure due process. At last, your cargo arrives at the airport of destination. At this point, another process requiring documentation begins. After this, the items are […]
Importing From China to Nigeria
Now, you have developed an interest in importing your products, and China comes to mind beside Dubai or the US. It is no more news that China is the centre of many large scale manufacturers. A country now regarded as home to all forms of eCommerce activities. A place from where buying items at cheap […]