GROUPAGE TO NIGERIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Groupage to Nigeria is becoming increasingly popular. However, many importers still do not understand what groupage to Nigeria is. At least, they do not know how it works from origin country to Nigeria. Many are asking what really is groupage to Nigeria? Some are keen to know who does what in a groupage shipping. Others […]
ELECTRONIC CARGO MANIFEST BY SHIPPERS TO NIGERIA
Why electronic cargo manifest? In the United States for instance, the government requires certain data elements before cargo is loaded on-board at a foreign port. These importation fillings are called Importer Security Filling (ISF). In a similar arrangement, the federal government of Nigeria has directed shipping lines to electronically transmit manifest as soon as the […]
CUSTOMS DUTY TARIFF: NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE EXAMPLE
What is Customs duty tariff? Are you a miniature importer seeking to know the overall cost before embarking on an importation? Or are you an exporter or Forwarder with a client on Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) trading terms to Nigeria? One thing is common to the group of persons mentioned above. For the new importer, […]
TEMPORARY IMPORTATIONS PERMIT NIGERIA: HOW TO PROCESS
Temporary importations permit? What is all about? Why do you need it? Answers to these questions are what informed my writing of this article. The article will thus expose readers to how to process and obtain temporary importations permit. So, read on for answers to your questions in this subject. Read Also: FORM M NIGERIA: […]
FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION TYPES AND SERVICES
Freight transportation types and services are various. All geared towards bringing imported goods from origin to destination. Transportation services embrace a whole lot, including import and export haulage, loading and offloading, etc. This article will focus on types of freight transportation services available to importers and when best to use each one. Thus, the article […]
BOOKING CONFIRMATION AND BOOKING: WHAT USE?
Booking and booking confirmation? Have you seen written on a bill of lading – booking number or booking confirmations number? What does these mean in importation? The purpose of this article is to explain the terms booking and booking confirmations. Read Also: FORM M NIGERIA: HOW TO PROCESS AND OBTAIN IT WHAT IS BOOKING? Booking […]
TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES, SHIPPING COMPANY CHARGES
Terminal Handling Charges (THC) also called Container Service Charges (CSC) is the summary of money paid for use of terminal equipment at the ports. Such services usually involve the use of plant, lifting equipment, and other machinery in loading or offloading of the container at the port. Hence, there are two terminal services used by […]