🇬🇧 Sea Freight from UK to Nigeria – Container & Groupage Shipping

Cargonaija provides dedicated sea freight services from the United Kingdom to Nigeria, specialising in full container loads (FCL), less-than-container loads (LCL), and containerised vehicle shipping.

This page focuses exclusively on UK-origin sea freight operations into Lagos ports. For multi-origin sea freight into Nigeria, please visit our Global Sea Shipping to Nigeria page.

UK to Nigeria Sea Freight Overview

We operate scheduled container shipments from major UK export ports including:

Tilbury Port
London Gateway
Purfleet

Cargo is delivered into:

Tin Can Island Port, Lagos
Apapa Port, Lagos

Typical transit time: 4–6 weeks, subject to sailing schedules and port processing.

Full Container Load (FCL)

We provide both 20ft and 40ft containers for customers requiring dedicated shipping space.

20ft Container

Ideal for:

Medium relocations
Small business exports
Machinery shipments

40ft Container

Suitable for:

Large commercial consignments
Multiple households relocating
Bulk exports

Containers can be delivered to your UK warehouse, business premises, or residential address for loading (subject to route arrangement).

Less Than Container Load (LCL / Groupage)

For customers with smaller sea freight volumes, our groupage service allows you to share container space.

Minimum recommended volume: 200kg
Scheduled sailings: Twice monthly
Cost-effective solution for palletised cargo

Groupage is suitable for furniture, commercial goods, household effects, and machinery.

Vehicle & Machinery Shipping

We provide containerised vehicle shipping from the UK to Nigeria. Options include:

RORO (Roll-On / Roll-Off) for operational vehicles
Containerised vehicle shipping for high-value cars, vans, and non-running vehicles

For full vehicle export requirements, documentation, and inspection details, contact our team directly.

🚪 Door-to-Port & Door-to-Door Options

We offer:

Door-to-Port (UK collection → Lagos Port)
Door-to-Door (UK collection → Final Nigeria delivery, route dependent)

Door delivery within Nigeria is arranged after port arrival and customs processing.

📋 Customs & Documentation Support

We assist with:

UK export documentation
Bill of Lading processing
Commercial shipment documentation
Nigerian port clearance coordination (upon request)

🔄 Two-Way Sea Freight

We also provide sea freight services from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. If you are exporting from Lagos or other Nigerian ports, visit our Shipping from Nigeria to the UK page for full details.

For complete UK shipping services (including air freight and door-to-door options), visit our Shipping from UK to Nigeria master page.

❓ Sea Freight FAQs

How long does sea freight from the UK to Nigeria take?
Transit time is typically 4–6 weeks depending on sailing schedules and Nigerian port operations.

Can I ship furniture and household items?
Yes. Both groupage and full containers are suitable for relocations.

Which UK ports do you ship from?
Tilbury, London Gateway and selected UK export terminals.

Do you offer container loading support?
Yes. Affordable manpower support can be arranged where required.