Nigeria Inland

Nigeria - Hapag-Lloyd Inland

Your Nigeria Inland Solution:

Simple, efficient and reliable

Stride into Nigeria with Hapag-Lloyd

We support your cargo planning with tailor-made solutions for the first and last mile worldwide. Our Through Bill of Lading (TBL) from Lagos ports to Kano (the heart of Northern Nigeria), Port Harcourt, Onne (the gateways to Eastern Nigeria), Lekki and many other inland locations within Nigeria will bring you closer to the markets that matter to you

  • Direct delivery from all origins to Kano, Port Harcourt, Onne, and Lekki via Apapa Port and Tin can Port
  • Customs clearance in Kano only
  • Trucking rate is payable at origin (with freight) or payable at destination (in Naira
  • Free Container Deposit
  • Avoid delays at port location 
  • Flexible ports and depot* options 
  • Seamless return of empty containers
  • Ease of documentation processes
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Documentation Requirement

Bill of Lading must be marked “in transit to Kano” from port of loading
Cargo release documents must be submitted before the delivery order’s issuance
Customs clearance to be done in Lagos before truck movement (except for Kano)


Smooth transport to Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Enjoy full transparency and minimized risk through a seamless, fully managed transport solution on a single contract from Onne, Nigeria (West Africa Container Terminal) to Port Harcourt, Nigeria (IBETO Terminal).

What’s in it for you?

  • Your seamless route at a glance: from ocean arrival in Onne to smooth barge transfer and secure handover at Port Harcourt.
  • One contract, less paperwork: One Through Bill of Lading from origin to Port Harcourt- including ocean transport to Onne and barge transfer under Hapag-Lloyd control.
  • Lower costs & reduced risk: Avoid storage and detention charges with a single-contract handover, including consignee delivery at Port Harcourt.
  • Operational certainty: Pre-advised barge windows; predictable end-to-end cost
  • Track your shipments in real time: With Hapag-Lloyd LIVE Position, gain full visibility from vessel discharge to final handover. Increase supply chain security through Live Position
  • Safety first: ISPS*- compliant operations and vetted barge partners.
  • Local expertise: Our dedicated Hapag-Lloyd Nigeria team supports you with bookings, exceptions, and recovery.
     
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  • Ocean leg to WACT (Onne) under Hapag-Lloyd contract
  • Hapag-Lloyd-controlled barge to Port Harcourt (IBETO)
  • Milestone notifications (key handovers)
  • Handover to consignee/agent at IBETO
  • Customs clearance & duties at destination
  • Terminal handling/storage beyond free time
  • Last-mile trucking from IBETO Terminal
  • Insurance beyond standard carriage terms

Who its for

  • Importers targeting Port Harcourt city & East-Nigeria distribution
  • Time-sensitive FMCG, industrials, POP, project spares
  • Shippers seeking to de-risk road delays and reduce detention/storage

How to Book

  • Place of Discharge: Onne (WACT- West Africa Container Terminal)
  • Place of Delivery: Port Harcourt (IBETO Terminal)
  • Add Routing Note: ”Via Onne - IBETO TBL” (as per contract)
  • Booking Remark: ”Request HL IBETO TBL”

*TBL – Through Bill of Lading

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