Why Partner with TLR
Exporting vessels and oilfield equipment from the United States to Nigeria and West Africa is complex. Multiple agencies, extensive documentation, tight timelines, and countless details must all align for success. Trying to manage this process without experienced guidance often results in costly delays and frustrating complications.
TLR provides comprehensive customs brokerage and logistics services specifically for the maritime and offshore industries. We’ve handled numerous vessel exports to West Africa and understand both the U.S. regulatory requirements and the practical challenges buyers face. Our goal is simple: get your vessel and equipment cleared and delivered properly.
Our Vessel Export Services
TLR provides end-to-end support for vessel exports, including documentation guidance and review. We advise on required documents, review what you have, and identify gaps early when they can be addressed without schedule impact.
We handle USCG inspection coordination, scheduling inspections with appropriate notice, coordinating required attendance, and preparing you for what to expect.
Our customs clearance services cover export filing, AES, and coordination with CBP for vessel boarding and clearance. We manage crew coordination through CBP notification for foreign crew, coordination of detention status, and documentation for crew lists and travel letters.
For equipment and cargo aboard the vessel, we handle export compliance screening, documentation, and filing. We also coordinate with destination agents so documentation prepared in the U.S. meets Nigerian import requirements.
Our Equipment Export Services
Beyond vessels, TLR handles export of oilfield equipment, spare parts, and supplies to West African destinations. Services include export classification and licensing determination. We screen items for export control requirements and advise on any licensing needs.
We handle documentation preparation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and export filings.
Our freight coordination services arrange ocean, air, or charter transport based on your timeline and cargo characteristics. We manage destination coordination with Nigerian agents to support import clearance. We also handle consolidated shipping, combining multiple purchases into export shipments.
Our 24/7 Capability
TLR operates a 24/7 helpdesk for time-critical situations. While vessel exports typically follow planned timelines, emergencies and urgent needs do arise. When they do, you can reach us at any hour.
For AOG, Aircraft on Ground, situations, production emergencies, and other time-critical needs in the oil and gas industry, our 24/7 team provides immediate response and expedited execution. We maintain carrier relationships, customs capabilities, and logistics expertise for urgent shipments to West Africa and globally.
Getting Started
The best time to engage TLR is before you close on a vessel purchase, or as early as possible in an equipment procurement. Early engagement allows us to identify potential issues before they become problems, advise on documentation and timing requirements, coordinate with your other transaction parties, and plan a realistic timeline for export.
Contact TLR to discuss your vessel or equipment purchase. We’ll provide an initial assessment of export requirements, timeline estimate, and service proposal. Our experience with West African destinations and focus on the maritime and offshore industries means you get specialized expertise from a team that understands your business.
Call us at [phone] or email bd@shiptlr.com. Let’s get your vessel and equipment moving.
About TLR West Africa Services
TLR specializes in vessel and oilfield equipment exports from the United States to Nigeria and West Africa. From USCG inspection coordination to customs clearance, crew logistics to destination agent coordination, we provide end-to-end support for maritime asset purchases. Our team understands both U.S. export requirements and West African import procedures.
Contact bd@shiptlr.com or call our 24/7 helpdesk to discuss your vessel or equipment purchase.
