Shipping from Dubai
to Niger.
We ship from Dubai and from anywhere in the UAE to Niger by sea and by air. We carry business and personal cargo. Niger has no coast and sits deep in the Sahel, so the road leg from the coast is around a thousand kilometres. That leg is the real journey and we quote it separately. We handle the paperwork and arrange delivery to your address.
Overview
Sea, road and air freight
to Niger.
Niger has no sea port, so shipping from Dubai works in two stages. Goods sail to Cotonou in Benin or Lomé in Togo in about 18 to 34 days, then travel roughly a thousand kilometres north by road to Niamey, which usually takes another three to five weeks. Air into Niamey is 3 to 8 days and skips the road leg completely. We deliver everywhere, including Niamey, Maradi, Zinder, Tahoua, Dosso and Agadez. Because the cargo crosses another country, two tracking notes are needed and both have to be approved before the ship leaves. Navo Shipping handles the sea freight, air freight and customs clearance on the Dubai to Niger route, door to door. Tell us the delivery city and we will set out both stages properly.
Ports and gateways
Ports and airports
we ship to from Dubai.
Every bill of lading carries two ports: where the cargo loads, and where it discharges. We load at Jebel Ali or another UAE port. Niger is landlocked, so sea cargo discharges at Cotonou, Benin and travels inland from there. That inland leg is a shipment in its own right, so we plan and price it separately.
POLPort of loading
We collect anywhere in the UAE, free zones included, and load at whichever of these eight suits the cargo.
- Jebel AliAEJEA
- Port RashidAEPRA
- Khalifa PortAEKHL
- Zayed PortAEAUH
- Port KhalidAESHJ
- Khor FakkanAEKLF
- Port of FujairahAEFJR
- Ajman PortAEAJM
PODPort of discharge
The right one is whichever leaves the shortest inland leg to your delivery address. On a long lane that leg is a shipment in its own right, so it is planned rather than assumed.
- Diori Hamani International, NiameyNIMAirportNiamey and the whole country. The main air gateway
How cargo reaches Diori Hamani International, Niamey
Air freight from Dubai to Diori Hamani International can use accepted connecting capacity, with direct uplift confirmed live, subject to commodity, space, security and local cargo handling approval. Times vary from flight to flight, so we confirm the days when we quote. Lomé in Togo is the sea alternative when the booked flight or destination handling cannot accept the shipment. The quote combines air freight, security screening, handling, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Diori Hamani International, Niamey - Niamey dry portDry portNiamey. Where cargo arriving by road is cleared and released
How cargo reaches Niamey dry port
Shipping from Dubai to the Niamey dry port can enter through Lomé, then continue under a confirmed customs transit and security plan through Burkina Faso. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Cotonou through Parakou is the alternative only after both governments confirm commercial freight may cross at Malanville and Gaya. The quote combines ocean freight, port and inland terminal handling, road or rail transfer, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Niamey dry port - Cotonou, BeninTranshipment portThe most established Nigerien corridor, via Parakou and Malanville
How cargo reaches Cotonou, Benin
Shipping from Dubai to Cotonou can use a confirmed West African container booking, followed by an approved customs transit and security plan toward Niger. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Lomé in Togo is the alternative corridor when road access, border processing or convoy conditions change. The quote combines ocean freight, relay charges, terminal handling, customs formalities, security checks and inland delivery. Get a rate for Cotonou, Benin - Lomé, TogoTranshipment portThe alternative corridor, through Burkina Faso
How cargo reaches Lomé, Togo
Shipping from Dubai to Lomé can use a confirmed West African container booking, followed by an approved customs transit and security plan toward Niger. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Cotonou in Benin is the alternative corridor when road access, border processing or convoy conditions change. The quote combines ocean freight, relay charges, terminal handling, customs formalities, security checks and inland delivery. Get a rate for Lomé, Togo - Parakou dry port, BeninDry portThe Beninese corridor staging point for Niger transit cargo
How cargo reaches Parakou dry port, Benin
Shipping from Dubai to the Parakou dry port can enter through Cotonou and move north within Benin, but onward Niger transit depends on the Malanville and Gaya border reopening. Times vary from ship to ship, so we confirm the days when we quote. Lomé through Burkina Faso is the alternative for Niger bound cargo, subject to security approval. The quote combines ocean freight, port and inland terminal handling, road or rail transfer, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Parakou dry port, Benin - Malanville land portLand borderThe Benin border on the main corridor north
How cargo reaches Malanville land port
Shipping from Dubai to Malanville land port cannot rely on the Cotonou corridor until the Benin and Niger governments confirm that commercial freight may cross the Malanville and Gaya border. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Lomé through Burkina Faso is the alternative, subject to a live customs and security plan. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit guarantees, border handling, security, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Malanville land port - Torodi crossingLand borderThe Burkina Faso border on the Lomé corridor
How cargo reaches Torodi crossing
Shipping from Dubai to the Torodi crossing can enter through Lomé, then continue under a confirmed customs transit and road security plan to the border. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. The Gaya crossing is the alternative when border status, congestion, security or the final destination changes the corridor. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit guarantees, border handling, security, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Torodi crossing - Gaya crossingLand borderThe Benin border on the river route
How cargo reaches Gaya crossing
Shipping from Dubai to the Gaya crossing cannot rely on the Cotonou corridor until the Benin and Niger governments confirm that commercial freight may cross the Malanville and Gaya border. Border and convoy times vary, so we confirm the days when we quote. Lomé through Burkina Faso is the alternative, subject to a live customs and security plan. The quote combines the international leg, trucking, transit guarantees, border handling, security, clearance and final delivery. Get a rate for Gaya crossing
- Diori Hamani International, NiameyNIMAirportNiamey and the whole country. The main air gateway
Before you ship
Import rules
for Niger.
Niger needs two cargo tracking notes because your goods pass through another country on the way. One for the port country, one for Niger itself. Both are arranged here in Dubai and both have to be approved before the ship leaves. There is no grace period. On a landlocked route this matters more than it does on the coast: if something is wrong, you find out after your cargo has already been trucked a thousand kilometres inland, or it sits at a remote border post with none of the facilities a port would have. The corridor cost is already spent by then. So we get both notes sorted at booking.
Documentation
Documents you need
for Niger.
These 8 cover most shipments to Niger. The exact list depends on the commodity and its HS code, so send us both and we confirm what applies before the cargo is booked.
- 01Invoice showing what you paid for the goods
- 02Packing list showing what is inside
- 03Certificate of origin showing where the goods were made
- 04Bill of lading or air waybill, which is the shipping ticket
- 05Dubai export paper, which we do for you
- 06The port country tracking note, approved before the ship leaves
- 07Niger cargo tracking note, approved before the ship leaves
- 08Transit papers for the road leg north
Get the paperwork right in Dubai and clearance at destination is routine. Fixing a document after arrival is slow, and storage accrues the whole time it takes.
How it works
Dubai to Niger
shipping, step by step.
Send the cargo details: what it is, where it is going, rough weight and dimensions. We come back with the routes that suit it, sea against road against air, and a written rate with a validity date on it. You pick one, we book it, and one coordinator stays with the shipment until it is delivered in Niger.
- 01
Tell us the delivery city
Niamey or elsewhere. We then pick the port and work out the road route north.
- 02
We price both stages
The sea leg and the road leg separately, because the road leg is the bigger half.
- 03
We arrange both notes and ship
Both tracking notes approved before the ship leaves, then collect, load and open the transit.
- 04
We deliver
We track the shipment and keep you updated all the way, then bring the goods to your door.
Questions
Cargo to Niger
questions, answered.
The 14 we are asked most on the Dubai to Niger route. If yours is not here, send it with the commodity and we will answer it directly.
How long does shipping from Dubai to Niger take?
Sea to Cotonou or Lomé is about 18 to 34 days, then three to five weeks by road to Niamey. Air into Niamey is 3 to 8 days. We quote the two stages separately because the road leg is the larger and less predictable half.
How much does shipping from Dubai to Niger cost?
It depends on what you send, how big it is, and where in Niger it is going. We do not publish prices because every shipment is different. Sea freight to Niger is priced per container when you fill one, and per cubic metre when you share one. Air freight to Niger is priced on weight or size, whichever is greater. Send us the details and we send you a price in writing, usually the same day.
How does cargo reach Niamey?
By sea to Cotonou in Benin or Lomé in Togo, then about a thousand kilometres north by road, crossing a border on the way. Cotonou is the more established route, through Parakou and across at Malanville.
Do I need two tracking notes?
Yes. One for the port country and one for Niger, because your cargo passes through another country. Both are arranged in Dubai and both must be approved before the ship leaves. There is no grace period on either.
Which port should I use?
Cotonou is the most established, with a dry port at Parakou and a shorter road. Lomé gives a better sea leg because it is a hub port, but the road is longer and crosses Burkina Faso as well. We price both.
Which cities do you deliver to?
Niamey, Maradi, Zinder, Tahoua, Dosso, Agadez and elsewhere. Maradi, Zinder and Agadez add a lot on top of an already long journey, so we quote them separately.
Is the road leg more expensive than the sea leg?
Usually yes, and it carries almost all of the uncertainty. A thousand kilometres of Sahel road across a border is a serious transport job in its own right. Any quote that stops at the port has priced a minority of the work.
Do you deliver door to door?
Yes. We handle freight forwarding to Niger door to door. We collect the goods in Dubai, move them, clear them through customs, and bring them to your address. You deal with one company for the whole journey.
Can I send a small shipment, or do I need a full container?
You can send as little as one box or one pallet. We put small shipments from different customers into one shared container. This is called LCL, or less than container load. Your goods load at Jebel Ali and come into Cotonou, Benin. When you have more goods, you move up to your own full container, which is called FCL. We will tell you which one is cheaper.
Is air freight worth it to Niger?
It genuinely deserves a look. Air into Niamey removes a three to five week road journey along with the border crossing and the tracking notes that go with sea freight. On urgent or valuable cargo the numbers are much closer than the headline rates.
How do road conditions affect my shipment?
They are a real planning input on Sahel routes rather than fine print. Conditions affect timing, which route makes sense, and occasionally whether a movement should go at all. We check per shipment and raise it before you commit cargo.
Do you handle customs clearance in Niger?
Yes, at both ends. We handle customs clearance in Dubai and customs clearance in Niger. You do not need to find your own clearing agent.
Can you collect the goods from my supplier in Dubai?
Yes. We collect anywhere in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE. We can also hold your goods in warehousing and storage in Dubai until you are ready to ship. That helps when you are buying from several suppliers and want everything to travel to Cotonou, Benin in one container.
Can you ship machinery and heavy equipment to Niger?
Yes. We move project cargo to Niger as well. Big, heavy items go in open top or flat rack containers, or loose on the ship into Cotonou, Benin. Send us the size and weight and we will work out the best way to move it.
Ready to ship from Dubai
to Niger?
Send the commodity and its HS code, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address. We confirm what Niger checks before you ship, then the routing options, then a written rate with a validity date on it.
- Written rates
- One coordinator
- Customs handled in house
- UAE-wide collection
