How to Ship a Barrel or Container to Nigeria

Sending a barrel or container of goods home — a diaspora tradition and a small-business staple — means navigating freight, duty and clearing, much of it dollar-priced. Knowing the real cost before you ship saves money and frustration, and it ties into the exchange rate.

The process

• Pack and ship — a barrel, half-container or full container.
• Clear at the port — duty and charges apply to commercial goods.
• Estimate it — use our import landing-cost calculator for landed cost.

The FX angle

Freight and duty are dollar-linked, so the exchange rate shapes the cost — and if the goods are for resale, it is really an import, so the import-business basics and documentation apply. Our calculator helps you plan the total before you commit.