External site · vesselfinder.com
VesselFinder
Search vessels and view reported vessel positions.
Track a Vessel on VesselFinder (opens external website in a new tab)
Tools & Resources
Shipping Tools & Resources
Track vessels, explore chartering options, source containers and access shipping information for your Nigerian operations.
Use the resources below, or contact Vandyvah for help coordinating your vessel, cargo, container or port requirements.
Aerial view of a container terminal with vessels alongside and stacked containers.
Vessel Tracking
Track a vessel
AIS—Automatic Identification System—broadcasts vessel identity and position information. Tracking platforms display reported vessel movements on searchable maps.
External site · marinetraffic.com
MarineTraffic
Search vessels, explore port activity and view vessel information.
Search Vessel & Port Activity on MarineTraffic (opens external website in a new tab)
Vessel arriving in Nigeria?
Vessel Chartering
Explore vessel chartering
Chartering means hiring a vessel. Explore platforms that connect cargo owners, charterers, shipowners and brokers.
External site · shipnext.com
SHIPNEXT
Explore cargo-to-vessel matching and shipping capacity.
Explore Cargo & Vessel Matching on SHIPNEXT (opens external website in a new tab)External site · shipecharter.com
ShipEcharter
Explore a platform connecting cargo owners, shipowners and brokers.
Explore Vessel Chartering on ShipEcharter (opens external website in a new tab)External site · seavium.com
Seavium
Explore offshore vessel sourcing and owner connections.
Find Offshore Vessels on Seavium (opens external website in a new tab)
Need help sourcing a vessel?
Container Sourcing
Source containers
Explore options for buying or leasing containers, including sourcing in China.
External site · container-xchange.com
Container xChange — China
Explore container sourcing options serving China.
Source Containers in China on Container xChange — China (opens external website in a new tab)External site · container-xchange.com
Container xChange — Trading
Explore container buying and selling opportunities.
Buy Shipping Containers on Container xChange — Trading (opens external website in a new tab)External site · container-xchange.com
Container xChange — Leasing
Explore container leasing options.
Explore Container Leasing on Container xChange — Leasing (opens external website in a new tab)
Need help sourcing a container?
Freight & Schedules
Freight & schedules: China to Nigeria
Explore shipping schedules and freight booking options. You may be able to use a shipping line’s container without purchasing your own.
External site · maersk.com
Maersk
Access Nigeria shipping information, schedules and quotation options.
Check Shipping Rates & Schedules on Maersk (opens external website in a new tab)External site · cma-cgm.com
CMA CGM Nigeria
Explore Nigeria shipping services and local customer support.
Explore Nigeria Shipping Services on CMA CGM Nigeria (opens external website in a new tab)External site · cma-cgm.com
CMA CGM Booking
Access CMA CGM’s online freight booking information.
Check Freight Booking Options on CMA CGM Booking (opens external website in a new tab)
Search using your Chinese departure port, Nigerian destination port, cargo details and shipment date.
Shipping goods from China to Nigeria?
Nigerian Maritime Resources
Official Nigerian maritime information
Official sources for Nigerian port, customs, maritime safety and shipper information.
External site · nigerianports.gov.ng
Nigerian Ports Authority
Nigerian port and location information.
View Nigerian Port Information on Nigerian Ports Authority (opens external website in a new tab)External site · customs.gov.ng
Nigeria Customs Service
Official customs information and access to customs services.
Visit Nigeria Customs on Nigeria Customs Service (opens external website in a new tab)External site · bodogwu.customs.gov.ng
Nigeria Trade Portal
The Nigeria Customs Service’s single portal for trade transactions (B’Odogwu).
Visit Nigeria Trade Portal on Nigeria Trade Portal (opens external website in a new tab)External site · nimasa.gov.ng
NIMASA
Official maritime safety and regulatory information.
Visit NIMASA on NIMASA (opens external website in a new tab)External site · shipperscouncil.gov.ng
Nigerian Shippers’ Council
Information and support for shippers, including port service concerns.
Visit Shippers’ Council on Nigerian Shippers’ Council (opens external website in a new tab)
Need help coordinating your shipment or port call?
Tell us what is moving, where it is going and when support is needed.