Logistics & Customs Guides

China is the workshop of the world and Nigeria’s single biggest source of imports — electronics, machinery, building materials, steel, textiles and consumer goods. If you buy from China, choosing the right way to ship it, and clearing it cleanly on arrival, makes the difference between healthy margins and costly delays. Here’s what importers should

Not every shipment fits neatly inside a standard container. Mining plant, power-generation equipment, industrial machinery and structural steel are often oversized, overweight or awkwardly shaped — what the industry calls project cargo and out-of-gauge (OOG) freight. Moving it into and across West Africa takes far more than booking a slot on a vessel. Here is

Nigeria’s ports and airports are the gateways for most of the country’s trade. Knowing which one suits your cargo — and what each is known for — helps you plan faster, cheaper imports. Here is a guide to the main entry points handled by JBV Logistics. Apapa Port (Lagos) Apapa is Nigeria’s oldest and busiest

One of the first decisions any importer faces is how to move the goods: by air or by sea. Both have a place in a well-run supply chain. This guide compares air freight and ocean freight into Nigeria so you can choose the right mode for each shipment. Speed Air freight is the clear winner

The Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) is at the heart of how import duty is calculated in Nigeria. If you have ever wondered why two importers of similar goods pay different duties, the answer usually lies in valuation and the PAAR. Here is what you need to know. What is the PAAR? The PAAR is a

If you import into Nigeria, Form M is one of the first documents you will deal with — and one of the most misunderstood. Here is a plain-English explanation of what Form M is, when you need it, and how to avoid the mistakes that delay shipments. What is Form M? Form M is a

Customs clearance guide for Nigerian importers.