TERMS USED IN SHIPPING
The slang used in shipping can often be confusing, with shipping terms abound with abbreviations and acronyms. Here are some of the more common ones to help you negotiate your way through the goods transportation process. B/L or BOL This stands for Bill of Lading, and is the official document containing all the details of […]
Shipping Document
Shipping documents are forms that accompanies a shipment, listing, the date shipped, name of consignee, the mode of shipping, and the quantities and specifications of goods shipped. Importers should submit shipping documents along with declaration forms duly signed by customs. Shipping documents usually include bills of lading/airway bills, packing lists, invoices, insurance documents etc. For more info contact on Facebook :bowagateglobal Instagram :bowagategate […]
Nigeria vs Guinea: Predict and win|Bowagate Global Limited
The build-up to Nigeria’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Guinea was loaded with drama. Officials later said that the matter had been resolved. The money owed to players was for daily allowances and for their win against Burundi. But there is some good news for the Super Eagles. Samuel Kalu, who collapsed […]
TIPS FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE SHIPPING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (GOODS).
Many business owners jump straight into nationwide and international shipments, even with potentially hazardous goods. Yet with your venture being liable if things go wrong, it is necessary to continuously look for ways to ensure package arrive at their destination safely and effectively. Here are some of the tips you can follow to get clear […]
HOW TO OBTAIN NAFDAC CERTIFICATE|BOWAGATE GLOBAL LIMITED
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is a Nigerian federal agency under the Federal Ministry of Health that is responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture, importation, exportation, advertisement, distribution, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals and packaged water. NAFDAC Permits cover two categories: Foods Drugs […]
CONSOLIDATION| BOWAGATE GLOBAL LIMITED
Consolidating cargos of numerous consignees into one lot and then prepare it for shipping is known as consolidation in the freight industry. This includes Air, Sea and Road freight. At Bowagate Global, We pride ourselves on providing superior freight shipping solutions to our clients at cost effective prices. Our freight shipping consolidation service capitalizes on […]
MODE OF SHIPPING
Most people are not always sure when asked about the shipping mode they want for their cargo. And this has caused many issues with logistics industry. That is why BOWAGATE GLOBAL LIMITED is educating us on the various mode of shipping. The term SHIPPING can be used to refer to various modes of transporting cargo […]
Basic import document required in Nigeria |Bowagate Global Limited
To receive clearance for cargos imported into Nigeria, Importers/ consignees must present the followings Bill of lading/ Airway bill Single Good Declaration form, Commercial invoice Exit Note Duly completed Form M Packing list SONCAP Certificate (if required) Regulatory Certificate; (If required) i.e NAFDAC, SON etc and Product Certificate PAAR (Pre- arriver assessment report) Until recently, the […]
42 Import Items Banned for Foreign Exchange by Central Bank of Nigeria
The Emphasis on the Items Banned for Foreign Exchange by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2018 may not actually be a ban after all, but a restriction from foreign exchange. The letter was titled “Foreign Exchange restriction on the importation of 42 Items”. The Apex bank’s policy or directive on removing some imported […]
LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS FOR IMPORTATION IN NIGERIA AND THEIR HS CODES
Prohibited items for importation are items that are forbidden by law to be imported into Nigeria. These are commodities that are marked as contraband and any importation of such commodities or goods by an importer is treated as violation of law and order of the country. Nigeria import prohibited items are sometimes mistaken for items […]