Blog

Latest updates in the maritime sector

Get the latest updates around shipping and the maritime sector. 

10 Best Shipping Companies in Apapa, Lagos You Should Know

Industry Guide26 Sept 2026

10 Best Shipping Companies in Apapa, Lagos You Should Know

From global carriers to indigenous specialists, the ten shipping companies that matter most in Apapa, Lagos.

Read article
10 Steps to Clear Your Goods at Nigerian Ports Without Delays

Customs & Compliance26 Sept 2026

10 Steps to Clear Your Goods at Nigerian Ports Without Delays

A practical, in-order walkthrough of the Nigerian port clearance process, from Form M to terminal pickup.

Read article
10 Documents You Need to Clear Goods at Nigerian Ports

Customs & Compliance26 Sept 2026

10 Documents You Need to Clear Goods at Nigerian Ports

Form M, PAAR, Bill of Lading and seven more: the paperwork that decides whether your cargo moves or stalls.

Read article
10 Reasons Apapa, Lagos Is Nigeria’s Shipping Capital

Ports & Trade26 Sept 2026

10 Reasons Apapa, Lagos Is Nigeria’s Shipping Capital

From the Lagos Port Complex to AfCFTA, ten reasons Apapa remains the undisputed hub of maritime commerce in Nigeria.

Read article
Five practical ways to cut demurrage at Apapa

Clearing12 Aug 2026

Five practical ways to cut demurrage at Apapa

Free days disappear faster than most importers expect. Here is how we structure documentation to keep boxes moving.

Read article
Form M and PAAR explained for first-time importers

Compliance29 Jul 2026

Form M and PAAR explained for first-time importers

A plain-language walkthrough of the paperwork chain that governs every regulated import into Nigeria.

Read article
LCL or FCL? Choosing the right box for your volume

Ocean Freight14 Jul 2026

LCL or FCL? Choosing the right box for your volume

The break-even point is not where most shippers think it is. We ran the numbers on the Shanghai-Lagos lane.

Read article
What inland haulage really costs in 2026

Haulage02 Jul 2026

What inland haulage really costs in 2026

Fuel, escorts, axle load rules and turnaround time: a breakdown of the true cost per container beyond Lagos.

Read article
When bonded warehousing beats immediate clearance

Warehousing18 Jun 2026

When bonded warehousing beats immediate clearance

Cash-flow timing, duty deferral and seasonal demand: three cases where holding cargo bonded pays off.

Read article
Planning a project cargo move from quay to site

Project Cargo05 Jun 2026

Planning a project cargo move from quay to site

Route surveys, bridge clearances and night convoys - inside the planning behind an oversized delivery.

Read article