Furniture Shipping Cost from Los Angeles, California to Lagos

Ocean freight shipping Ocean shipping is a great option for bulkier shipments since it offers much more space than air for a lower price. Depending on how large your shipments are, and how frequently you ship, you can choose either LCL (less than a container load) or FCL (full container load).

For the absolute cheapest shipping from the USA to Nigeria, USPS (especially Priority Mail for lighter items or Flat Rate) often wins for affordability, while Sea Freight (via freight forwarders like County Cargo or FEZ Delivery) is best for heavy or bulk items, though slower. For faster, door-to-door service, check rates with dedicated Nigeria-focused forwarders like Cargonaija or GIG Logistics and compare them with major carriers like FedEx and DHL.

Shipping a 40ft container from the USA to Nigeria generally costs $5,000 to over $9,000 USD, with base ocean freight rates around $5,500 - $9,500+, but total costs depend heavily on the specific US departure port, Nigerian destination (like Lagos), chosen carrier (Maersk, MSC), fuel surcharges, and added fees, with some quotes starting around $6,500+ from NJ to Lagos.