Yes, you can get a doorstep delivery for your goods, depending on the contract agreement. Please contact our customer care for more info on this service.

FORM M is a contractual paperwork that all importers must fill out before bringing goods into Nigeria. The lifecycle of FORM M is 180 days (for general merchandise) and 365 days (for plants and machinery) during which an extension of 180 days (for general merchandise) and 365 days (for plants and machinery) can be issued on FORM M by the Designated Dealer. Any additional extension must be approved by The Central Bank of Nigeria.

FORM M is to be processed by the owner of the goods.

The e-Form M can be accessed from the Nigerian government’s Single
Window for Trade portal or from the importer’s Authorized Dealer Bank.
Please note that you will need the following to open an E-Form M:

1. The company’s Nigerian certificate of incorporation/registration.
2. Registration with the Federal Inland Revenue Services is required (FIRS).
3. Payment of taxes on time and thereby obtaining a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
4. Valid email address associated with your Tax ID Number.

A freight forwarding agent is a multi-functional agent/operator who, on behalf of the freight forwarder, stores and transports items from point to point. Their services are required since they have the necessary licenses and prior knowledge of the principles of freight transportation.

Although you may already have staff in your accounting department that keep track of your freight expenses, they are rarely logistics specialists, and even if they are, this process can be time-consuming without the right technology. Our platform has advanced reporting and analytics that have been shown to save a significant amount of time.

We can streamline operations and minimize manual entry and human error by integrating our system, your system, and your client/vendor systems.

Yes, we can not only provide the services of our reputable partners, but we can also assist you in managing your current transportation network. If it is convenient, we may offer to blend in alternative options.

If you host a trade show in any offshore or domestic location, Escestial will arrange the transportation of all trade show materials to the event, conduct all customs procedures, store merchandise if needed, and return the materials to your location at the end of the show. Costing for all functions can be provided upfront.

This is a big question, but we’ll try to answer it as simply as possible. As a shipper, you must consider several risks, but these can be mitigated by taking the following steps: Exercise caution when selecting a carrier (trust the experience of your forwarder or broker here as well); be a stickler for paperwork, paying special attention to bills of lading and waybills; and communicate clearly with everyone in the chain, including the broker, forwarder, shipping company, and recipient. Make sure you have adequate insurance coverage and understand who is responsible for losses and damage and to what extent.

If you ship frequently, we strongly advise you to register with us. This provides you with negotiated price savings as well as the option to pay by monthly invoice. Less frequent shippers can pay in cash or another acceptable method to both parties.