How we Calculate Chargeable Weight for Air Freight
How to Calculate Chargeable Weight in Air, Sea & Road Freight (2026 Guide) If you’ve ever received a shipping quote and wondered why the cost looks the way it does, you’re not alone. Terms like actual weight, volumetric weight, and chargeable weight can be confusing especially for first-time importers and exporters. The truth is, understanding […]
Freight Forwarders and Logistics Providers: The Difference in 2026
Title: Freight Forwarders and Logistics Providers: The DIfference in 2026 The terms freight forwarders and logistics providers are often used interchangeably. While both are critical to the movement of goods, they serve distinct roles in the supply chain. Understanding the difference between them is essential for any business looking to optimize operations, reduce costs, and […]
Risks of Shipping a Container without a freight forwarder?
Let’s face it, 4 out of every 10 importers have wondered if it is possible to ship a container directly to Nigeria without using freight forwarders. Yes, no doubt, it will save you some money on your container shipping fees but don’t expect to see a profit in the end. Here’s why: First and foremost […]
Why your Consignments may be delayed during the Yuletide
Under normal circumstances, longer delivery time is known to be a major challenge peculiar with sea freight shipping. But as it is, the menace also affects air freight during the yuletide or holiday periods, with no sign of a different expectation this year. But what might be the major cause of the delayed shipping in […]
These 5 Step Can Save You Money While Importing Goods by Air
If there is one thing to look up to when importing goods to Nigeria especially air freight shipping, it is with having to consider every way how to save money importing by air. To achieve this, you’re required to challenge the status quo by taking advantage of all available solutions, no one stone left unturned. […]
Sea Shipping to Nigeria, a cheaper alternative shipping Method
If you’re thinking of starting to import goods to Nigeria, you’ll need to compare your options for both sea freight and other methods of shipping. Most importantly, you may want to take advantage of sea shipping to Nigeria in order to save some money while shipping large goods to Nigeria. Shipping Goods to Nigeria by […]
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 […]
B’Odogwu: The New Nigeria Customs Platform Changing Cargo Clearance in 2025
Introduction: A New Era for Importers in Nigeria 🇳🇬 If you’ve been importing goods into Nigeria, you already know how complex and time-consuming customs clearance can be. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has just introduced a groundbreaking solution — B’Odogwu, also known as the Unified Customs Management System (UCMS) — designed to simplify trade, speed […]
How to Process and Obtain Form M in Nigeria
In this post, we put together a simple guide on how to obtain Form M, why it is important for importation, how it is processed and obtained in Nigeria. The process of obtaining and processing the Form can be quite easy. It, however, requires adequate steps to get through. This requires accessing the right channels […]
Door-to-door Cargo Delivery Service: What it really entails
Right now, you are probably wondering about how to get that shipment down from your shipping country or location to your doorstep in Nigeria. Just maybe you are in search of a good knowledge of Logistics Business, particularly how Door-to-Door Cargo delivery service works. First, this post is not about Door-to-Door Courier Services. It is […]