Shipping from Montreal to Lagos, Nigeria
Container shipping, cargo consolidation and vehicle export from Montreal to Lagos, Nigeria — full customs documentation and trusted clearing partners at Apapa and Tin Can Island.
Lagos is West Africa's largest commercial hub and Nigeria's main maritime gateway, handling cargo through the Apapa and Tin Can Island port complexes. VELOX Logistics ships full containers and consolidated cargo from Montreal to Lagos every month — vehicles, used clothing, electronics, building materials, auto parts and commercial inventory — with B13A Canadian export filing and experienced clearing partners on the Nigerian side.
What we ship from Montreal to Lagos
Upcoming consolidation to Lagos
Reserve early — container slots fill 7-14 days before closing.
Trusted by shippers to Lagos
Real feedback from diaspora families and businesses we serve.
"VELOX shipped my 40ft container from Montreal to Dakar in 20 days. Everything arrived intact, paperwork was perfect, and their team kept me updated weekly. Highly recommend."
"Exported two SUVs to Cotonou. The pricing was very competitive, and they handled the B13A and ocean booking without any headache on my end. Will use again."
"I send a few boxes to Hargeisa every couple of months. Their consolidation service is the most reliable I've used from Canada — and the WhatsApp support is instant."
"Moved my entire household from Montreal to Abidjan. Door-to-door service worked exactly as promised. Professional team, fair pricing."
"We ship inventory monthly to Lomé. VELOX has consistently delivered on time and helped us reduce per-unit costs by 22% compared to our previous forwarder."
"Shipping to Kinshasa is never easy, but VELOX makes it look simple. Clearance in Matadi was smooth and onward delivery to Kinshasa was on schedule."
Shipping to Lagos — common questions
How long does it take to ship a container from Montreal to Lagos?+
Ocean transit is typically 24 to 32 days from the Port of Montreal to Lagos, depending on carrier routing through Mediterranean or West African transshipment hubs. Add 7 to 14 days for Nigerian customs clearance.
How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Lagos?+
A 20ft container from Montreal to Lagos typically runs CAD 5,000 to 7,500 all-in, depending on cargo type and season. A 40ft container is usually CAD 7,500 to 11,000. Consolidation is billed per cubic meter for smaller shipments.
Can I ship a car from Canada to Nigeria?+
Yes. We export cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and motorcycles from Montreal to Lagos. Nigeria restricts vehicles older than 15 years and applies high import duties — we'll confirm eligibility and indicative landed cost during the quote.
What documents are required to import into Nigeria?+
You'll need a Form M, PAAR (Pre-Arrival Assessment Report), commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading. For vehicles you also need the original title. We prepare Canadian export documents and coordinate with your licensed customs agent in Lagos.
Do you deliver beyond Lagos — to Abuja, Port Harcourt or Kano?+
Yes. After customs clearance at Apapa or Tin Can Island we coordinate onward trucking to Abuja, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Kano and other Nigerian cities through our regional partners.
Other shipping routes from Montreal
- Montreal → Cotonou, Benin22-28 days
- Montreal → Lomé, Togo22-28 days
- Montreal → Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire20-26 days
- Montreal → Dakar, Senegal18-22 days
- Montreal → Douala, Cameroon25-32 days
- Montreal → Matadi / Kinshasa, DR Congo28-35 days to Matadi · 30-40 days to Kinshasa
- Montreal → Djibouti, Djibouti30-38 days
- Montreal → Addis Ababa, Ethiopia35-45 days
- Montreal → Hargeisa / Berbera, Somaliland32-40 days
- Montreal → Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso30-40 days
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