- Car Shipping Lagos
- Cost & Time Examples For Shipping A Car To Lagos
- What Does Importing Cars Entails In Lagos?
- Shipping And Vehicle Delivery To Lagos
Car Shipping Lagos
Lagos, the capital of Nigeria is a modern city. As the financial and commercial centre of Nigeria, the condition of the roads here has improved through the years. While the country is still grappling with political and religious tensions the demands for vehicle imports is increasing. One reason may be overreliance on public transport especially the waterways and the railways. This does not give people the moving and commuting flexibility they require. So here owning a private vehicle no longer remains a luxury or a status symbol but instead it is quite essential to have a vehicle for commuting quickly. Whether you have come to Nigeria on an extended visit or plan to be a permanent resident here, importing your own vehicle should become a priority.
Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Lagos
| To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos to (New York port) to New York, NY | $275 | $3000 | 5+31 days |
| Lagos to (California port) to Los Angeles | $350 | $3800 | 5+38 days |
| Lagos to (New York port) to Boston, MA | $400 | $3000 | 5+31 days |
| Las Vegas, NV to (California port) to Lagos | $450 | $3800 | 5+38 days |
| Lagos to (California port) to Seattle, WA | $550 | $3800 | 6+38 days |
| Lagos to (New York port) to Detroit, MI | $575 | $3000 | 6+31 days |
| Chicago, IL to (New York port) to Lagos | $675 | $3000 | 6+31 days |
| Denver, CO to (California port) to Lagos | $775 | $3800 | 7+38 days |
| Memphis, TN to (New York port) to Lagos | $800 | $3000 | 6+31 days |
| Dallas, TX to (California port) to Lagos | $1,025 | $3800 | 7+38 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
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What does importing cars entails in Lagos?
In spite of the bulk of documentation required during the import process, it is overall quite easy and hassle free. Your vehicle will enter the country at the port here. When you involve the services of an established international auto transport company like our A1 Auto Transport Services, we will take care of all the finer points so that you do not need to worry about it. Since we have the experience of successfully imported numerous vehicles to Nigeria, we know what is involved. You can be sure that we will get the customs cleared in time for delivery of the vehicle at your doorstep.
The documents that you will need to provide include:
- Car title, insurance documents.
- Passport/ownership proof.
- Lading bill.
- No loans on the car.
- Emission checks, certificate for roadworthiness.
- Chassis number, manufacturer, model details.
However, it is important that your vehicle is less than eight years old; otherwise, the Nigeria Customs Service laws prevent its import.
Shipping and vehicle delivery to Lagos
Once you have paid the customs duty at the US port and at Lagos, your vehicle might be tested for emissions here. For safe shipping, we offer two different methods for shipping your vehicles:
- Enclosed 20 feet-40 feet containers: Make your choice and here you can include various car accessories and even household goods in the container for transport. This makes it a full value for money proposition.
- Roll on/off method: Your car will be driven over ramps ono the ship and harnessed for safety. When it reaches Lagos, it will be driven down and after you clear the paperwork and pay the duties, it will be handed over to you.
If you need to know more about shipping personal vehicles to Lagos or for custom duty details, please explore Embassy of Nigeria.
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