Lagos Operations Desk Active
Port Terminals: Apapa • Tin Can • Lekki Deep Sea • MMIA Cargo
Massive container vessel navigating calm international shipping waters at dawn

Moving What Matters. Across Borders.

PAYZ Global Services provides dependable freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing and supply chain solutions for businesses moving goods across local and international markets.

Freight Forwarding • Customs • Warehousing • Supply Chain • Project Cargo
120+
Trade Corridors
Direct origin-to-destination routing across Asia, Europe & Americas
99.4%
Customs Compliance
Form M & PAAR pre-clearance precision through Nigeria Customs
5 Hubs
Strategic Gateways
Apapa Port, Tin Can Island, Lekki Deep Sea & MMIA Cargo Terminals
24/7
Shipment Visibility
Real-time container milestone telemetry and dedicated operational oversight

Logistics built around precision.

"PAYZ Global Services Limited provides end-to-end freight forwarding and logistics solutions designed around reliability, visibility and operational control."

From routine commercial shipments to complex project cargo, we coordinate the movement of goods across borders while managing the details that keep international trade moving.

Based in Ikeja, Lagos, with direct operational connectivity across major West African maritime terminals and worldwide cargo alliances, we bridge global supply chains with disciplined execution. We remove ambiguity from cross-border shipping through rigorous documentation, proactive compliance, and structured freight scheduling.

Lekki Deep Sea Port and Lagos maritime shipping terminal
Nigerian Gateway • Global Nexus
Direct maritime access via Lekki Deep Sea Port and Apapa Container Terminal handling international containerized, bulk, and project shipments.
Core Capabilities

What We Move. How We Move It.

From individual shipments to complex supply chains, PAYZ manages the movement, documentation and coordination behind every delivery.

01

FREIGHT FORWARDING

Detailed Scope →
End-to-end coordination for sea, air and land freight, with careful attention to timing, routing, documentation and cost. We manage full-container load (FCL), less-than-container load (LCL), priority air charter, and scheduled road haulage across key transit hubs.
International air freight cargo operations
02

CUSTOMS BROKERAGE

Detailed Scope →
Experienced handling of customs documentation, regulatory requirements, compliance and clearance processes. Specialized expertise in Nigeria Customs Service procedures, Form M issuance, Pre-Arrival Assessment Reports (PAAR), HS code classification, and port release.
Customs inspection bay and cargo verification officers
03
Secure and flexible storage solutions for businesses requiring short-term handling, inventory management or longer-term warehousing. Bonded and non-bonded facilities with barcoded inventory control, climate-regulated bays, and round-the-clock physical security.
High-bay distribution center and palletized inventory warehouse
04

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Detailed Scope →
Integrated supply chain coordination designed to improve visibility, efficiency and operational control from procurement through final delivery. Multi-tier supplier synchronization, freight consolidation, purchase order monitoring, and reverse logistics.
Container gantry cranes and intermodal supply chain facility
05
Specialized logistics for oversized, heavy and complex cargo requiring careful planning, coordination and execution. Rigging engineering, multi-axle hydraulic transporters, route surveys, bridge load assessments, barge transshipments, and dedicated security escorts.
Heavy project cargo transport carrying industrial refinery vessel
Global Infrastructure

Connected to the world. Grounded in execution.

PAYZ works through an extensive network of partners and agents to coordinate shipments across international markets, linking Nigerian commercial centres to major industrial export hubs worldwide.

ACTIVE TRADE CORRIDOR
Lagos (Apapa / Lekki) ↔ Rotterdam (Europe Gateway)
AVERAGE MARITIME TRANSIT
14 – 18 Days (Ocean Direct) | 48 Hours (Air Freight)
LAGOS (HQ) Rotterdam Shanghai / Ningbo Dubai (Jebel Ali) Houston Port London / FRA
LINER SCHEDULE FREQUENCY
3 Weekly Liner Sailings | Daily Air Cargo
PRIMARY COMMODITY FLOW
Industrial Machinery, Agro-commodities, Pharmaceuticals, Energy Equipment
International Network
Partner coverage across major trade routes, manufacturing zones and commercial gateways in Asia, Europe, North America and Africa.
Multimodal Capability
Synchronized ocean vessel charters, scheduled air cargo capacity, and bonded overland trucking solutions tailored to your shipment timeline.
End-to-End Coordination
One accountable logistics partner managing purchase order release, origin export clearance, international transit, and destination release.
Enterprise Value

Why businesses choose PAYZ

Built on operational discipline, regulatory fluency, and transparent communication, PAYZ delivers measurable certainty in global cargo movements.

01 / EXPERTISE

EXPERTISE

Years of experience navigating the complexities of international freight and logistics, with deep institutional knowledge of Nigerian port operations, customs tariffs, and maritime law.

02 / GLOBAL REACH

GLOBAL REACH

An extensive network of accredited overseas partners and agents supporting cargo consolidation, customs export, and multi-tier transport across all major continents.

03 / CLIENT-FOCUSED

CLIENT-FOCUSED SERVICE

Responsive communication, personalized logistics planning and clear shipment updates with direct access to designated senior freight coordinators rather than automated call queues.

04 / TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED

Modern systems for shipment visibility, documentation vaults, electronic customs reconciliation, and operational efficiency throughout the entire transit lifecycle.

Specialized heavy project cargo transport hauling massive industrial refinery equipment
Specialized Heavy Logistics

When ordinary freight solutions aren't enough.

PAYZ provides specialized project cargo coordination for oversized, heavy and complex shipments. From planning and documentation to transportation and delivery, every movement is carefully coordinated around the requirements of the cargo.

Engineering Discipline
Route & Bridge Surveys
Heavy Haul Capacity
Hydraulic Modular SPMT
Regulatory Execution
Police & Port Clearance Escorts
Talk to Our Project Cargo Team
Sector Expertise

Logistics for demanding industries.

Different industries move differently. PAYZ adapts its logistics approach to the requirements of each shipment, sector and destination.

Sector 01

Manufacturing

Scheduled raw material deliveries, bulk container drayage, and production line machinery transit coordinated to prevent industrial plant downtime.

Sector 02

Engineering

Precision transport for heavy tooling, structural steel, transformer modules, and construction materials with tailored rigging and route clearance.

Sector 03

Pharmaceuticals

Temperature-controlled cold-chain logistics, rapid NAFDAC clearance protocols, and air charter solutions preserving vital drug and vaccine efficacy.

Sector 04

Retail

High-volume consumer goods consolidation, cross-docking, and scheduled warehouse replenishment to meet fast seasonal distribution cycles.

Sector 05

E-commerce

Scalable import consolidation, bonded deconsolidation, and streamlined port clearance for cross-border fulfillment operators.

Sector 06

Automotive

Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping, specialized vehicle containers, and rapid aftermarket replacement parts forwarding.

Sector 07

Oil & Gas

Critical rig downtime (AOG/NPT) expediting, offshore supply vessel replenishment, specialized drill string forwarding, and free zone transfers.

Sector 08

Luxury Personal Effects

Discreet, high-security white-glove forwarding, fine art crate handling, customs duty valuation, and dedicated diplomatic consignment care.

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Operational Intelligence

Visibility at every stage.

Technology supports our operations by improving shipment visibility, communication, documentation and coordination throughout the logistics journey.

Rather than relying on fragmented email updates, our clients access accurate milestone checkpoints from initial bill of lading issuance to customs clearance and final receipt confirmation.

01. Digital Customs Manifest Verification (Nigeria Single Window Trade Portal)
02. Direct Terminal Gantry & Gate Release Status Telemetry
03. Centralized Documentation Repository (Form M, PAAR, Inspection Reports)
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PAYZ CARGO AUDIT & TRACKING DESK
ACTIVE TELEMETRY
CARRIER / WAYBILL BOL-892410-EU-NG
STATUS Customs Pre-Cleared & Berthed at Lekki Quay 2
Rotterdam
NLRTM • Gateway II
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Lagos
NGLKD • Lekki Deep Sea Port
Vessel: MSC ILONA V.412B • Dispatch: Cleared for Final Inland Delivery (Today)
Cargo Released by Nigeria Customs Service (PAAR & Form M Reconciled)
Today, 08:30 GMT+1
Vessel Berthed & Container Discharge at Lekki Deep Sea Port Terminal
Yesterday, 19:40 GMT+1
Maritime Transit completed via Atlantic Westbound Corridor
Sep 26, 2026
Loaded on Ocean Vessel at Port of Rotterdam
Sep 11, 2026
Commercial Engagement

Let's move your next shipment.

Tell us what you're moving, where it's going and when you need it there. Our team will develop a logistics solution around your requirements.

✓ Formal itemized tariff schedules with no hidden demurrage clauses.
✓ Compliant customs valuation guidance (Form M, PAAR & NAFDAC).
✓ Guaranteed space allocations on major container shipping lines and cargo aircraft.

Require immediate assistance for project or air charter cargo?

Call our Senior Freight Desk: +234 805 309 9945

Corporate Presence

Connect with our logistics team.

Our headquarters in Ikeja coordinates national port operations, customs processing and international partner communications.

REGISTERED HEADQUARTERS
PAYZ Global Services Limited
25, Oluwasogo Street
Ikeja, Lagos
Nigeria
DIRECT PHONE COMMUNICATIONS
Operations Desk Hours: Mon – Fri 08:00 – 18:00 (GMT+1) • 24/7 Duty Officer for Active Shipments
ELECTRONIC DISPATCH
Guaranteed response within 4 hours during business days
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Port of Lagos international logistics gateway
Lagos Maritime & Aviation Nexus
Direct physical operations covering Apapa Container Terminal, Tin Can Island Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and Murtala Muhammed International Airport Cargo Terminal (LOS).