Shipping Route — 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Shipping Vehicles & Machinery from Germany to Nigeria
Everything you need to know about exporting cars, trucks, and heavy equipment from Germany to Lagos — transit times, import duties, age limits, and documentation.
Route Overview
Germany → Nigeria
Direct shipping from Hamburg and Antwerp to Nigeria. Below you'll find everything you need to plan your shipment — ports, transit times, costs, and documentation.
Lagos — Tin Can Island Port (PTML)
Primary RoRo and vehicle import terminal. Dedicated facility operated by Ports & Terminal Multiservices Ltd, handling cars, trucks, and heavy equipment.
Lagos — Apapa Port Complex
Main container hub. Handles containerized cargo, including vehicles shipped in containers and general merchandise.
Transit Times
How Long Does Shipping Take?
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
12–16 days from Antwerp, 16–25 days from Hamburg
Container (FCL)
14–25 days from Antwerp, 25–35 days from Hamburg
Transit times vary by carrier, transshipment, and terminal congestion. RoRo is typically faster for vehicles.
Shipping Methods
How to Ship to Nigeria
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) — most cost-effective for drivable vehicles and wheeled machinery
Container (20'/40' FCL) — for vehicles needing extra protection, parts, or consolidated cargo
Flatrack / Mafi — for heavy machinery, excavators, and oversized equipment
Common Carriers on This Route
Vehicle Age Restrictions
Age Limits for Nigeria
No single hard age cap, but vehicles approaching 12+ years face heavy customs scrutiny and uplifted VIN-based valuations. Vehicles under 10 years clear most smoothly. Confirm current enforcement with a licensed clearing agent before booking.
Import Duties & Taxes
What Does It Cost to Import?
Total customs burden can approach 80–90% of CIF value for typical used cars.
Import duty: ~20% of CIF value
National Automotive Council (NAC) levy: 15% (used vehicles) / 20% (new vehicles)
VAT: 7.5%
ECOWAS levy: 0.5%
Additional surcharges and port handling fees apply
All customs declarations in Nigerian naira (NGN). Rates are indicative — always request a current quote for accurate landed costs.
Required Documentation
Documents You'll Need
Form M (Central Bank-linked import document, mandatory)
Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR)
Bill of Lading (original)
Commercial invoice with accurate VIN and vehicle details
Export certificate from Germany
Vehicle registration / title document
Key Regulations
What You Should Know
Strong enforcement at Apapa and Tin Can with VIN-based valuation systems
Import via official seaports strongly recommended — land border imports heavily targeted
Customs exchange rate set by Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), which can differ from market rate
Recent fee changes (e.g., 4% FOB levy introduction/suspension) mean landed costs can shift — always get a current quote
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