Cars ship from Canada to Nigeria by container or RoRo, departing from the Port of Halifax or Montreal and arriving at Lagos (Apapa or Tin Can Island) or Port Harcourt — typical transit 5–8 weeks. Nigerian customs require the original Certificate of Title, a Form M, the bill of lading, and a CCVO. Vehicles must be under 15 years old. Viamar is CIFFA + FIATA certified and has shipped to Nigeria since 1976. Request a quote for your specific shipment.
Based in Vaughan, Ontario, Viamar Scilla is a trusted name in the international vehicle shipping industry. Over the years we have been satisfying individuals and companies looking for safe and reliable shipping of new or used cars from Canada to various parts of Africa. Our team is trained to provide timely and efficient car shipping from Canada to Nigeria.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to trust a company with your vehicle and hope they’ll ship it safely. That’s why we’ve made it our goal to take the stress out of moving by making it simple and convenient to ship your cars from one country to another. You can rest assured that we will treat your vehicle with the utmost care and you with the utmost respect.
We know how dear your car is to you. It’s our duty to live up to the trust you have bestowed in us to ship your car from Canada to Nigeria. We always take care to give our team the best and most recent knowledge about packing, loading and unloading methods. We aim at supporting each customer, to understand their unique requirements and apply our expertise to deliver tailor-made services.
For detailed city-specific guides, see: Shipping to Abuja.
Sea freight from Halifax or Montreal to Lagos typically takes 5–8 weeks port-to-port, depending on the next available sailing and routing through transshipment hubs. Air freight is faster (1–3 days transit) but costs significantly more and is rarely used for personal vehicle shipments.
You need the original Certificate of Title or registration, a copy of your photo ID, a bill of lading, a Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO), and Form M (filed through a Nigerian bank). The consignee in Nigeria handles customs clearance with these documents and a Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR).
No. A copy of the keys is required so the transport driver can unlock the ignition and steering wheel and load the vehicle into the container or onto the RoRo vessel.
Yes. Nigerian customs restrict imports to vehicles less than 15 years old (calculated from the model year). Vehicles older than 15 years are typically prohibited from import or face significantly higher duties.
Viamar offers three methods: containerized shipping (full or shared container), RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) for operable vehicles, and air freight for time-critical shipments. Container shipping is the most common method for shipping to Nigeria because it allows personal effects to travel with the vehicle.
