Car Shipping from Dubai to Nigeria
Ship cars from Dubai to Nigeria inside sealed, dedicated containers to Apapa and Tin Can Island (Lagos) — 1 to 6 vehicles per box. Delta Global handles the full UAE export and ships door-to-port, and knows the rules that hold cars at Lagos: the 12-year age cap, SONCAP and the left-hand-drive requirement. Built for Lagos dealers moving multiple units and families importing a car.
How Long Does Car Shipping from Dubai to Nigeria Take?
27–37 days
Jebel Ali → Apapa, Lagos.
27–37 days
Jebel Ali → Tin Can Island, Lagos.
Weekly
Departures from Jebel Ali.
Why Ship Your Car in a Container
Enclosed container
- Fully sealed — protected from salt air, weather and deck damage
- No third-party drivers; sealed at Jebel Ali, opened at destination
- Non-running, project and modified cars welcome (winched in)
- Load spare parts & declared personal effects around the car
- Reaches any container port worldwide
RoRo (drive-on deck)
- Car sits exposed on an open vehicle deck
- Handled and driven by port staff
- Running cars only
- No personal items inside
- Limited to RoRo terminals
Container shipping is a premium, secure service — dearer and slightly slower to arrange than RoRo. For any car you value, that trade-off is worth it.
How Many of Your Cars Fit in One Container?
Every shipment is your own dedicated container — we don’t share your box with other owners. Cars are driven or winched in, then chocked and lashed to the securing points. Switch the tabs to see capacity by container size.
20ft — 1 car
A single vehicle, floor-loaded and lashed to the container’s securing rings. The most secure option for one high-value or classic car.
40ft — 2–4 cars
Two cars loaded flat nose-to-tail, or three to four using purpose-built steel racking — strong economics for dealers.
45ft High-Cube — up to 6 cars
With racking, a 45ft HC carries up to six vehicles depending on their size — the lowest cost per car for bulk movements. The real limit is payload weight, so sedans stack better than large SUVs.
What You Must Know Before Shipping a Car to Nigeria
What Delta Global Handles, and What Happens at Lagos
Clear scope, no surprises. We move the car out of Dubai and across the water; a licensed agent at the destination clears it in.
We handle
- RTA Vehicle Export Certificate & de-registration
- Clearing fines, Salik and bank-finance blocks
- Dubai Customs export declaration
- Professional loading, chocking & lashing in the container
- Ocean freight from Jebel Ali + the Bill of Lading
- Optional all-risk marine cargo insurance
Handled at destination
- Nigerian customs clearance at Apapa / Tin Can
- SONCAP conformity certificate
- Import duty & levies on CIF value
- Collection or delivery from the port
Why Ship to Nigeria with Delta Global
Enclosed & Sealed
A dedicated container from Jebel Ali — no open decks, no third-party drivers, no salt-air damage to paint or chrome.
UAE Export Done For You
RTA export certificate, de-registration, bank-finance clearance and Dubai Customs export — handled in-house.
Dealer & Bulk Rates
Racking for up to six cars per 45ft HC, trade pricing and a dedicated account contact for regular volume.
COC & SOC Options
Carrier-owned (COC) or shipper-owned (SOC) containers — we arrange whichever suits the carrier and your route.
13+ Years on the Lane
An established Dubai freight forwarder — documentation done right so your car clears smoothly at the other end.
Insured in Transit
Optional all-risk marine cargo cover and a condition report at loading protect your car’s agreed value.
Car Shipping Dubai to Nigeria — FAQ
How long does it take to ship a car from Dubai to Nigeria?
Around 27–37 days from Jebel Ali to Apapa or Tin Can Island in Lagos, depending on sailing. We confirm the current transit when you book.
How old a car can I import into Nigeria?
Used vehicles must be no more than 12 years old from the manufacture year under Nigeria Customs’ VIN valuation policy. Older cars are refused, so check the year before buying in Dubai.
Can I ship a right-hand-drive car to Nigeria?
No — Nigeria bans right-hand-drive imports. Only left-hand-drive cars can be cleared, which matters when sourcing stock in the UAE where both exist.
Do you offer shared containers to Nigeria?
No — every shipment is your own dedicated container; with racking we load up to six of your cars per 45ft high-cube for the Lagos trade.
What is SONCAP?
SONCAP is the Standards Organisation of Nigeria’s conformity certificate, required for importing used vehicles; it is arranged as part of clearance at destination. We provide the shipping documents needed.
Ship Your Car from Dubai to Nigeria
Send the car details (and VIN for used vehicles) plus how many units — we’ll confirm LHD and age eligibility and ship door-to-port.