Iran → Nigeria
Shipping from Iran to Nigeria
Move cargo from major commercial areas in Iran, industrial zones, warehouse districts and anywhere else in Iran to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt — full container, shared container or air freight — with customs clearance and final delivery handled inside one account.
ShipHub™ IKEOCEAN® is a worldwide shipping account. This lane is one of tens of thousands — the same account books any origin to any destination, in any direction, with no separate account needed per country.
Ways to ship Iran to Nigeria
Ocean FCL (20ft / 40ft container)
Typically 4–6 weeks port to port
Best for: Vehicles, machinery, full loads and sourcing trips
Ocean LCL (shared container)
Typically 4–6 weeks port to port
Best for: Pallets, part loads and smaller restocks
Air freight
Typically 3–10 days airport to airport
Best for: Urgent, high-value, perishable or sample cargo
Door to door
Add pickup in Iran and Nigerian last-mile delivery
Best for: Shippers who want one price and no handoffs
Transit times are typical ranges and vary by carrier, season, port congestion and customs.
How it works
- 1
Request a quote
Give the pickup address in Iran, the delivery address in Nigeria, and what you are shipping with the weight or container size.
- 2
Compare and book
You get priced options across sea and air from vetted carriers and forwarders, with the landed picture — freight, Nigerian clearance and delivery.
- 3
Documents in one place
Upload your invoice and packing list once. Anything Nigeria requires is requested from you inside the same request and stays attached through delivery.
- 4
Clear and deliver
Licensed Nigerian customs brokers handle Form M, PAAR, duty assessment and release at Lagos, Onne, Port Harcourt and the airports. You follow it from pickup to final delivery, with proof of delivery at the end.
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin where applicable
- Form M and PAAR
- SONCAP certificate for regulated products
- NAFDAC approval for food, drugs and cosmetics
Questions shippers ask
How long does shipping from Iran to Nigeria take?
Sea freight is typically 4–6 weeks port to port and air freight is 3–10 days airport to airport. Customs clearance in Nigeria adds a few days when documents are in order.
Which ports and airports do you use on this lane?
Sea freight typically loads at Iran ocean gateways, regional transshipment ports, cross-border inland terminals and discharges at Apapa Lagos, Tin Can Island, Onne. Air freight moves through Iran main cargo airport, regional air cargo hubs to Lagos, Abuja.
Do you handle Nigerian customs clearance?
Licensed Nigerian customs brokers handle Form M, PAAR, duty assessment and release at Lagos, Onne, Port Harcourt and the airports. The documents stay attached to your shipment, so nothing has to be re-sent by email.
Can I ship to other countries on the same account?
Yes. Your ShipHub™ IKEOCEAN® account is worldwide. The same login books Iran to Nigeria, the reverse direction, and any other country pair — one container can go one way while another goes somewhere else entirely.