01
Bid.
Your next car starts here.
Send us the car you want, or tell us your budget and we'll find options. We check the auction photos and history, then bid on your behalf so you don't overpay in the heat of the moment.
How It Works
Your car. One journey.
One team.
From your first message to the moment the keys are in your hand. This is how we get it home.
The Thamson way
Three steps.
We handle all of them.
From the auction yard to your driveway. One team, all the way.
02
Ship.
Across the ocean. In the loop.
Once you win, we pick the car up from the auction yard, handle export papers and book it on a Ro-Ro vessel or in a container to Lagos. You get updates at every stage.
03
Clear.
Through the port. To your gate.
When the ship berths, we clear the car through customs at Tin Can or Apapa, sort any repairs you've asked for, and deliver it to you anywhere in Nigeria.
Every stage, explained
From first message
to your gate.
Tell us what you need.
The car or cargo, where it’s coming from and where it’s going. Share an auction link or lot number if you have one.
Get your full cost.
A line-by-line breakdown and a realistic timeline, before you pay anything. Agree the budget and scope with the team.
We collect and ship.
Pickup, paperwork and booking, with photos at each stage. We’ll help you compare Ro-Ro and container options.
We clear it.
Customs, duty and release at the port. We prepare the paperwork before arrival and keep you updated.
You receive it.
Delivered to your door, or ready for pickup in Apapa. Any agreed repairs are handled before handover.
Two ways across the ocean
Ro-Ro or container?
We’ll recommend the right option for your vehicle, its condition and your budget.
Roll-on, roll-off.
Suitable vehicles are driven onto the vessel. We’ll check whether your car meets the carrier’s requirements and confirm the route and cost.
For eligible running vehiclesEnclosed in a container.
An enclosed option for suitable non-runners, multiple cars or mixed cargo. Loading arrangements depend on the vehicle and shipping line.
For a tailored shipmentA little clarity
Questions buyers
ask us first.
Something else on your mind?
Let’s talk it through.
01How long does it take from auction to Lagos?
Timing depends on the departure port, vessel schedule and clearance requirements. Send us the car details and we’ll confirm an estimated timeline for your shipment before you commit.
02Can you bid for me if I don’t have an auction account?
Yes. We bid on your behalf, so you don’t need your own account. Send us the auction link and we’ll confirm whether we can bid on that lot.
03How much will it cost?
It depends on the car’s value, size, departure port and customs duty. Send us the lot number and we’ll give you the full figure before you bid.
04How do I pay?
Ask us for the payment stages and verified company payment details with your quote. Confirm these directly with the team before making any payment.
05Can you clear a car I shipped with someone else?
Yes. We offer clearing only at Tin Can, Apapa and the airport.
06What if the car arrives damaged?
Contact the team with photos of the damage. Ask about insurance options and the applicable claims process before shipping. If you would like repairs before handover, we can discuss the scope and cost with you.
07How will I know where my car or cargo is?
We send photos and status updates on WhatsApp at pickup, loading, departure, arrival and release.
08Do you pick up from suppliers abroad?
Yes. For general cargo, we can collect directly from your supplier’s warehouse in the UK, US, China, UAE, Turkey and other countries. Contact us to confirm your pickup location.