Nigeria clears the highest tonnage of cargo in the West African region, and the magnitude of cargo passing through ports such as Apapa, Tin Can Island, and Onne makes choosing a bulk cargo shipping partner one of the most important decisions an importer, exporter, or commodities trader will make in their career.
List of the 10 Best Companies for Bulk Cargo Shipping in Nigeria
Here are the top ten companies that deliver when bulk cargo is on the line.
- Wolid International Services Ltd.
- Apapa Bulk Terminal (ABT FZE)
- SIFAX Group
- APM Terminals Apapa
- Maersk Nigeria
- MSC Nigeria
- CMA CGM Nigeria
- CEVA Logistics Nigeria (formerly Bolloré Logistics)
- ENL Consortium
- Cargoburg Logistics
1. Wolid International Services Ltd.
For businesses that require bulk cargo handled with the precision and accountability that only deep port experience can produce, Wolid International Services Ltd. stands at the top of the list. Headquartered at 21 Oyekan Road, Apapa, in the heart of Nigeria’s busiest port district, Wolid brings over two decades of maritime expertise to every consignment it touches.
The company is ISO-certified and has handled more than 250 import and export general cargo vessels, moving millions of metric tons of commodities across Lagos, Onne, and Warri ports.
What distinguishes Wolid from most competitors is its fully integrated service model: customs clearance, freight forwarding, cargo handling, tramp shipping, and shore-to-door logistics are all managed within a single operation. This eliminates the coordination breakdowns that occur when clients are forced to manage multiple parties across the same shipment.
Wolid is also the only shipping company currently managing bulk cargo exports through the ENL Terminal at Apapa Port—a distinction that reflects the level of trust port authorities and terminal operators have placed in the company over the years.
Its client portfolio includes Dangote Group, Elephant Group, Olam, WACOT, Manuchar Nigeria, OCP, and Springfield Agro: organisations in manufacturing, agriculture, and commodities where a delayed bulk consignment is never a minor inconvenience. Wolid’s 24/7 operations and round-the-clock port presence exist to meet exactly that standard of accountability.
2. Apapa Bulk Terminal FZE (ABT FZE)
Formed in 2005 as a subsidiary of Flour Mills Nigeria, Apapa Bulk Terminal has evolved over the years. Following a major restructuring in 2024, the company was incorporated as a Free Trade Zone company and renamed Apapa Bulk Terminal FZE, which manages Terminals A & B of the Apapa Port Complex, one of the most purpose-built bulk cargo terminals in Nigeria.
The company has been offering dry and liquid bulk cargo handling, including grain silo storage, open and closed storage, and liquid bulk reception with manifold facilities for products such as base oil, palm oil, and ethanol.
The ISO certification standard is a testament to their dedication to service delivery consistency. Being named “an indispensable ally for Nigeria and West Africa” by Port News in 2025 is a testament to Apapa Bulk Terminal’s importance in Nigeria’s bulk cargo landscape.
3. SIFAX Group
SIFAX has emerged as one of the most diversified conglomerates in Africa’s maritime sector with interests spanning Terminal Management, Freight Forwarding, Stevedoring, Haulage, Ship Chartering, and Marine Services.
SIFAX Group has a footprint at Tin Can Island Port through Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, which manages Terminal C and has invested heavily in cargo handling equipment such as shore cranes and rubber tyred gantries.
While containers and general cargo remain the mainstay of SIFAX’s business, the conglomerate’s extensive infrastructure, groupage warehouse space, and fleet of trucks for up-country services make it a force to be reckoned with as a partner in business with complex bulk cargo needs.
4. APM Terminals Apapa
APM Terminals Apapa is the largest container terminal in Nigeria, but its importance to bulk and general cargo shippers extends beyond the sheer volume of containers handled. It operates on a 24/7 basis with over 1,000 meters of berth length, 13 mobile harbor cranes, and a paved area of 55 hectares.
It is the only terminal in Nigeria with a rail link to the rest of the country. It also operates an inland barge service to decongest the road network and speed up the evacuation of cargo.
Over the years, the terminal has received cumulative investments of over USD 438m since 2006 and is therefore one of the most technologically advanced terminals in the country and the entire West Africa region. Therefore, as far as importers and exporters of bulk or general cargo are concerned, the terminal offers them a level of service that few terminals in the region can match.
5. Maersk Nigeria
As a member of the A.P. Møller-Maersk Group, one of the world’s largest container transport and logistics companies, Maersk Nigeria offers deep sea bulk and containerized cargo services to and from Apapa, Tin Can Island, Onne, and Lekki ports. Maersk Nigeria offers freight forwarding services, inland transport services, and customs clearance services to companies importing bulk cargo from various origins.
For companies seeking to import bulk cargo into Nigeria from various origins, Maersk Nigeria offers a level of reliability and supply chain service that cannot be matched by other companies due to Maersk’s global footprint and presence in Nigeria.
6. MSC Nigeria
The Mediterranean Shipping Company is the largest container shipping line in the world by fleet capacity, and its operations in Nigeria are no exception. Besides containerized cargo, the company also transports break bulk and general cargo through its Nigerian office, which connects the country with hundreds of ports worldwide through frequent schedules.
The company has institutional relationships with the ports in Nigeria and is the preferred choice of importers and exporters of bulk cargo from and to the country and other destinations in West Africa.
7. CMA CGM Nigeria
CMA CGM Nigeria runs five weekly services that cover Apapa, Lekki, and Onne ports. This connects Nigerian importers and exporters with CMA CGM’s 755 agencies around the world. They have dedicated teams that handle break bulk and out-of-gauge cargo.
This makes them not only important in the transportation of containerized cargo but also in the transportation of other cargo that may require special handling. They have a completely digitalized customer solution that allows them real-time management of shipments. This is an important operational advantage, especially in businesses that require bulk purchases.
8. CEVA Logistics Nigeria (formerly Bolloré Logistics)
After being acquired by CMA CGM and being renamed as CEVA Logistics, the former Bolloré Logistics has continued to serve its existing and traditional network in West and Central Africa.
In Nigeria, it offers customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and supply chain management, as well as project cargo services, especially in the transportation of complex industrial projects and bulk cargo. It is a relevant player for multinational corporations that are required to manage simultaneous procurements in various African countries, given the presence of CEVA in West Africa.
9. ENL Consortium
ENL Consortium operates Terminals C and D of the Apapa Port Complex on concession from the Nigerian Ports Authority, which handles break bulk, general cargo, and containerized cargo. The terminal also has ample storage capacity with cold storage facilities for perishable items and is one of the major general cargo handling ports at Lagos Port.
ENL’s infrastructure supports cargo of all sizes and types, and its central position within the Apapa complex gives it a logistics advantage for importers and exporters who require proximity to the port gate for fast cargo evacuation.
10. Cargoburg Logistics
Cargoburg is a leading customs brokerage company, as well as a maritime shipping company that offers warehousing space close to the Apapa Port and the Tin Can Island Port, with services ranging from bulk shipping and project shipping to containerized shipping services, in direct partnerships with major international shipping lines, including cross-docking, inventory management, and distribution services.
For small and medium-sized businesses that require the services of a full-service shipping provider but lack the volume necessary for the larger terminal operations, flexibility is provided by Cargoburg in close proximity to the ports.
The Clear Choice for End-to-End Bulk Cargo Shipping
Whilst each and every one of these businesses has something special to bring to the table, for businesses that need an integrated, accountable, and truly experienced player with over two decades of experience in the busiest ports in Nigeria, with ISO accreditation, a 24/7 operational mode, and unparalleled access at the ENL Terminal, Wolid International Services Ltd. stands as the best choice in the marketplace.
Whether shipping agricultural products, raw materials, or general cargo in bulk, Wolid’s end-to-end visibility ensures that there are no surprises between the ship and the warehouse.
Learn more at wolidinternationalltd.net or call +2347044064866.
