Chinese manufacturers
Companies supplying goods to Nigeria.
China–Nigeria import coordination
Import and customs-clearance coordination
IAM coordinates shipping, port handling, customs clearance through licensed clearing agents where required, and delivery into Nigeria.
Audience
Who we support
For companies moving goods from China into Nigeria, including goods IAM has purchased.
Chinese contractors and project companies
Companies importing materials, equipment and machinery for Nigerian projects.
Trading companies
Businesses importing commercial goods into Nigeria.
Nigerian importers and businesses
Companies purchasing goods from China and requiring Nigeria-side coordination.
Project and procurement teams
Organizations with recurring or large-volume import requirements.
China to Nigeria
From supplier to final delivery
IAM coordinates the process. Regulated customs, port, shipping-line and inspection functions are arranged through licensed or authorized service providers where required.
Requirement
Confirm the product, specification, quantity, destination and delivery requirement.
Supplier / factory
Confirm cargo requirements with the supplier or factory.
Procurement
Coordinate the purchase and supplier-side arrangements where the customer requests it.
Verification
Check or coordinate specification, quantity, packing and supplier documents where required.
China warehouse / consolidation
Coordinate warehouse receipt, consolidation and container planning where applicable.
Shipping
Coordinate international shipping arrangements and the shipping documents required.
Nigeria port / terminal
Coordinate Nigeria-side arrival, terminal handling and cargo handling.
Import documentation
Prepare and coordinate the import documents that apply.
Customs clearance
Coordinate customs clearance with licensed clearing agents and the relevant parties.
Container / cargo release
Coordinate the terminal, release and collection steps required.
Haulage
Coordinate transport from the port or terminal.
Final delivery
Coordinate delivery to the client’s warehouse, project site or named destination.
Paperwork
Import documentation
IAM can help coordinate the documentation required for an import process, depending on the cargo, transaction and applicable Nigerian requirements.
Documentation requirements vary by product, transaction and applicable regulations.
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / shipping documents
- Product specifications
- Supplier documentation
- Import-related documentation
- Form M-related coordination where applicable
- PAAR-related coordination where applicable
- SON / conformity-related documentation where applicable
- Other documents required for the specific cargo
Clearance
Customs-clearance coordination
IAM coordinates with licensed customs clearing agents and relevant service providers to support the Nigeria-side customs-clearance process.
IAM coordinates the clearance process with licensed clearing partners where required.
Documentation review
Review available cargo and shipping documentation.
Clearing agent
Coordinate with the appointed licensed clearing agent.
Party communication
Support communication between importer, supplier, shipping/terminal parties and clearing agent.
Submission support
Coordinate document submission requirements.
Progress tracking
Track clearance progress and share updates with the client.
Terminal requirements
Coordinate terminal requirements related to the clearance process.
Release coordination
Coordinate cargo/container release after the required steps are completed.
Missing information
Escalate missing information or documentation to the appropriate party.
Onward transport
Coordinate onward transportation after release.
Arrival in Nigeria
Port and terminal coordination
After cargo arrives in Nigeria, IAM can coordinate with the relevant parties. IAM does not own or operate ports or terminals.
Cargo arrival
Coordinate information around cargo arrival in Nigeria.
Terminal processes
Coordinate with relevant parties on terminal processes.
Cargo documentation
Support the documents needed for terminal handling.
Release requirements
Coordinate the information needed for release.
Container collection
Coordinate collection arrangements where applicable.
Haulage & delivery planning
Coordinate haulage scheduling and delivery planning.
Container cargo
Container import support
IAM can coordinate container-related requirements for businesses importing into Nigeria. Shipping-line and terminal operations remain with the relevant operators.
Cargo planning
Coordinate cargo planning against specification and destination.
Loading information
Coordinate container loading information with the supplier or warehouse party.
Consolidation
Consolidation coordination where applicable.
Packing-list reconciliation
Support packing-list checks against the stated cargo.
Shipping documentation
Coordinate container and shipping documentation.
Arrival tracking
Support arrival tracking and status updates.
Port / terminal
Port and terminal coordination with relevant parties.
Clearance & release
Clearance coordination, then release and haulage coordination.
Goods
Which goods
Product ranges are on the trading pages. This page stays with the import process.
Nigeria inland movement
From port to destination
After the required import and release processes are completed, IAM can coordinate onward transportation to the client's warehouse, project site or designated destination. Transportation is arranged with haulage providers; IAM does not claim to own a fleet.
Port / Terminal
Haulage
Warehouse / Project site
Final delivery
- Transportation coordination
- Haulage scheduling
- Destination coordination
- Delivery confirmation
Working method
One point of coordination
Companies use IAM to keep supplier-side and Nigeria-side parties aligned around one commercial contact.
One commercial contact
Coordinate multiple parties around the import process.
China–Nigeria link
Bridge supplier-side requirements with Nigeria-side processes.
End-to-end coordination
From supplier preparation through Nigerian delivery.
Project-oriented support
Suitable for recurring and project-based requirements.
Supply + logistics
Import coordination can be combined with procurement and product sourcing.
Manufacturers looking for a Nigeria-side contact should use For suppliers
Next step
Plan an import into Nigeria
Send us your product details, quantity, shipping information and destination. We will review the requirement and advise on the appropriate coordination process.