Nigeria is one of the largest shipping markets in the world. A country of over 200 million people and 8th most populous nation in the globe, a lot of import and export businesses go on here.
There are about 100 shipping companies in Nigeria for sea, land and air shipping. Some of these shipping companies are indigenous companies while some are foreign companies with Nigerian presence either by incorporating in Nigeria or represented by Nigerian agents.
Air cargo shipping is a very crucial aspect of shipping in Nigeria as it supports small and medium businesses, and individuals who engage in mini-importation and exportation.
In this article we have compiled list of to 10 air cargo freight companies in Nigeria.
It's very important to verify if a shipping company is registered to carry out shipping business in Nigeria or if it has registered Nigerian agent before dealing with such shipping company to avoid falling victim of scam and other risks associated with shipping business.
The list comprises the names of the companies, their Nigerian agent (if they are represented in Nigeria by another company), their contact addresses (physical locations and emails) to make easy for you to contact them.
- DHL
- Maersk
- GIG Logistics
- Express Air Freight
- FOB Global Logistics
- County Cargo
DHL
DHL is the leader in global freight forwarding and logistics. It specializes in international shipping, courier services. They are number one when it comes to air cargo shipping, and international courier service delivery in Nigeria. It has offices scattered across all the states, cities in Nigeria, making their services accessible and convenient to all.
Address: DHL House, Oshodi-Isolo Express Way, Oshodi Lagos
Maersk
Maersk Shipping Line Operates global air freight in addition to its sea cargo shipping. The company is one of the largest global integrated shipping companies.
Maersk Air Freight offers a wide range of services in air cargo freight shipping including Standard Air Freight, Air Charter and Sea-Air Services. For your fast and reliable air freight, Maersk Air Freight got you covered.
Address: 2-4 Kuzama Plaza, Kuzama Street, Apapa Lagos
GIG Logistics
GIG Logistics is one of the leading indigenous air shipping and logistics in Nigeria and Africa. Established in 2012, GIG Logistics offers international home pickup and delivery services.
Address: It has offices nationwide
Nigeria Contact Centre: +234(0)8139851120
Express Air Freight
Express Air Freight is a global shipping company that provides comprehensive value-added air freight services.
The companies offers door-to-door cargo delivery from 115 countries including USA to Nigeria. The company says it receives and collects shipments and delivers directly to the consignee (including Customs Clearance) at the final destination. So you don’t have to worry yourself about Customs Clearance.
Express Air Freight also helps their customers in placing orders and shipping them. You need not to also worry about forex as the company accepts local currency payments in their offices in Nigeria. Express Air Freight also handles export shipments including agriculture, industrial, air, and other goods.
