Vehicle export

Ship your car from the USA to Nigeria

Container and RoRo shipping from major U.S. ports to Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can). We pick up your car in any state, photograph it at receiving and at loading, and track your container to Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can).

30–40typical ocean days
Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can)main port
📸 ×2photo sets: receiving + loading
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How shipping to Nigeria works

  1. Buy at auction or from a dealer, or tell us where the car is.
  2. We dispatch a carrier through Central Dispatch to the export yard closest to your car.
  3. We receive the car, photograph it and verify the title, and you see it in your portal.
  4. We load it into a container bound for Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can), photographed with the container number.
  5. We track the vessel to Nigeria and release the Bill of Lading for customs clearance.

Ports we ship to in Nigeria

Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can)

Documents

  • Original U.S. title (clear, or an export-eligible title)
  • Bill of sale / auction invoice
  • Consignee name, address and ID or passport copy
  • We prepare the AES/EEI, dock receipt and Bill of Lading

Import rules (age limits, salvage restrictions, duties) are set by Nigeria customs and can change. We confirm current rules with you before booking.

Shipping to Nigeria: FAQ

How long does it take to ship a car from the USA to Nigeria?

Ocean transit from the U.S. to Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can) is typically 30–40 days, depending on the port of loading. Add 3–10 days for inland pickup and loading.

Which ports in Nigeria do you ship to?

We ship to Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can). Ask us about other ports.

Can I ship a salvage or auction car to Nigeria?

In many cases yes, but salvage and age rules depend on Nigeria customs. We check eligibility for your exact vehicle before you buy.

Can I put more than one car in a container to Nigeria?

Yes. A 20' container fits 1–2 cars, a 40' or 40' High Cube usually fits 3–4, and a 45' High Cube up to 4–5, depending on vehicle size. Sharing a container with other customers lowers the cost per car.

How will I know where my car is?

Your private portal shows the receiving and loading photos, the VIN, the title status, the container number and live tracking all the way to Nigeria.

Other destinations

Libya Misrata, Al Khoms, Benghazi, Tripoli 35–45 days United Arab Emirates Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa (Abu Dhabi) 40–50 days Saudi Arabia Jeddah, Dammam 35–55 days Jordan Aqaba 35–45 days Iraq Umm Qasr 50–60 days Oman Sohar, Salalah 40–50 days Kuwait Shuwaikh, Shuaiba 45–55 days Qatar Hamad Port 45–55 days Egypt Alexandria, Port Said 25–35 days Lebanon Beirut 30–40 days Yemen Aden 40–55 days Tunisia Radès 28–38 days Nigeria Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can) 30–40 days Ghana Tema 28–38 days

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