How to Choose Auto Shipping Service in Lagos

Posted by DelarFreight on January 25th, 2019

Whether it is about to ship a vehicle to a different country or a cargo packed with shifting material in the same country, getting comprehensive details of services offered by shipping company is important. Shipping service in Lagos is offered by a number of companies and so the clients can encounter touts who may deprive them of some valuable services while charging high. So, be prudent while hiring shipping service providers.

Moreover, fright shipping companies offer safe and smooth shipping of goods while offering a handful of services that can reduce the stress of shipping issues on the part of clients. These services are no less valuable for those who have the least knowledge of Nigerian shipping norms or those who lack time to involve in such a strenuous process. Nigeria is very rigid about shipping.

Auto shipping services

To assure safe and secure transportation of vehicles from one spot to other, auto shipping services are worthwhile.  For this, choosing professional agents or company is worth, as the setting back of precious vehicle would cause unwanted stress. The agents must be aware of all rules and documentation requirement and should be able enough to accomplish all such related tasks on time. Some of the documents it requires are Title and registration number, Original purchase invoice, Insurance papers, Passport, model and a serial number of the vehicle, certificate of value & origin, and packing list. To add to your knowledge Nigerian ports doesn’t accept vehicle older than 8 years or if the vehicle is damaged enough to not to be a part of Nigerian roads. So, the agent should be aware of rules, as clearing and forwarding in Nigeria requires a strenuous process that the agent must be acquainted with.

Simple ways to ship your vehicle to Nigeria

Shipping vehicles via container also known as Lift On or Lift-Off method of transport is one of the easiest ways of letting vehicle lifted onto the barge using a crane. It could then be loaded in the container as Less Than Container Load (LCL), Full Container Load (FCL) and Truck Load services depending upon the safety requirements. While this method is capable of shifting vehicles easily but a little mistake in handling can dreadfully damage the vehicle so it is advisable to opt for this for non-functioning vehicles.

Another method is the Ro-Ro shipping method, i.e., Roll On or Roll Off method of transport. A vehicle in the active state is transported to the cargo ship on its wheels using the ramp. Moreover, the cargo is then strapped to the deck of the ship to let it handle ups and downs during the voyage. It reduces the chances of any damage but this method doesn’t work for shipments higher than 15ft.

Professional services providers allow you to choose the method of transportation and also provide you the GPS assess to track your vehicle until it reaches its destination. 

Looking for a company to assist Freight forwarding in Nigeria?  Don’t haste, choose a certified company which possesses years of experience and offers insurance services.