Air freight for cargo that cannot wait.
Funteg books, documents and clears air cargo moving into and out of Nigeria, and coordinates collection and delivery at both ends.
What air freight covers.
Funteg moves time-critical cargo by air into and out of Nigeria, from booking to delivery, with one Funteg contact throughout.
Choose a consolidated shipment to reduce cost, or a direct shipment when timing matters most.
Work out the chargeable weight.
Airlines charge on the greater of the actual weight and the volumetric weight. Volumetric weight is length × width × height in centimetres, divided by 6,000. Accurate dimensions give an accurate quote.
Example: one carton of 100 × 80 × 60 cm weighing 20 kg on the scale is charged as 80 kg.
Chargeable weight calculator
- Actual
- Volumetric
- Chargeable
A guide only. Airlines round up and some apply different divisors; the quote confirms the figure.
Who it is for
- Manufacturers and plant operators waiting on spare parts
- Healthcare and pharmaceutical distributors
- Inspection and testing companies moving equipment and samples
- Importers of high-value or time-sensitive goods
- Exporters with deadlines set by their buyers
Suitable cargo
- General cargoCartons, crates and palletised goods
- Urgent sparesMachine parts and replacement components
- High-value goodsElectronics, instruments and equipment
- Temperature-sensitive goodsConsidered case by case, subject to carrier approval and applicable requirements
- Dangerous goodsConsidered case by case, subject to carrier approval and applicable requirements
Service options
- Airport to airport, or door to door
- Imports and exports through Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
- Consolidated (groupage) or direct consignments
Documents you may need.
Requirements vary by cargo and transaction. Contact Funteg before shipping for current guidance.
Ask about your cargo- Commercial invoiceValues, descriptions and terms of sale
- Packing listPieces, weights and dimensions for each package
- Air waybillIssued when space is booked; the contract of carriage
- Permits or approvalsWhere the goods need them. Requirements vary by cargo and transaction. Contact Funteg before shipping for current guidance.
- Safety data sheetFor any goods that may be dangerous
From measured cartons to delivered cargo.
- 01
Share the details
Pieces, actual weight, dimensions, cargo type and ready date.
- 02
Receive a quote
Routing options, estimated transit time and cost, based on chargeable weight.
- 03
Collection and departure
Your cargo is collected and booked onto the agreed flight.
- 04
Arrival and clearance
Imports are cleared at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
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Delivery
Delivered to your door, site or warehouse, or held for collection.
What can delay it
- Invoices, packing lists and air waybills that do not match
- Permits or approvals not in place before arrival
- Dangerous goods that are not declared or packed correctly
- Limited space on popular routes in peak periods
- Cargo not ready when collection is booked
How you can help
- Send accurate weights and dimensions with your enquiry
- Make sure the invoice, packing list and air waybill match
- Declare dangerous goods and lithium batteries at quote stage
- Book early in peak periods
What shapes the price.
Chargeable weight
The greater of actual and volumetric weight. Use the calculator above.
Airline rate and routing
Direct flights cost more than routings with a connection.
Surcharges
Fuel and security surcharges set by the airline.
Origin handling
Collection, export clearance and terminal handling, depending on the Incoterm.
Destination handling
Airport handling, clearance and delivery in Nigeria.
Duties and taxes
Assessed by Nigeria Customs and paid by the importer.
Included, and not included.
Included
- Airline routing and space booking
- Air waybill and document checks
- Origin collection
- Import clearance at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
- Delivery to your address
Not included
- Duties, taxes and regulatory fees, which the importer pays
- Product permits, which the importer obtains (we advise on them)
- Storage charges caused by missing documents
- Guaranteed flight times: airline schedules can change
Estimated timelines are planning guidance, not guarantees. Carriers, terminals and authorities set the final timing.
Common questions.
All questionsHow quickly can air freight arrive?
Transit depends on the routing, the airline schedule and clearance requirements. Air freight is usually measured in days rather than weeks. We give you an estimated timeline with the quote, not a guarantee.
Can you ship dangerous goods by air?
Dangerous goods are considered case by case, subject to carrier approval and applicable requirements. Share the safety data sheet when you ask for a quote and we will confirm the options.
Can you clear air cargo booked by another forwarder?
Yes. Our customs clearance service is available on its own. Send the air waybill and invoice and we will advise on the documents needed.
Measured it? Send it.
Pieces, weight and dimensions are enough for a first air freight quote.