Nigerian-owned. Based in Apapa.
A Nigerian-owned logistics and maritime services company with business operations dating back to 2006.
Practical experience. Professional service.
NEXT DEEP LIMITED is a Nigerian-owned logistics and maritime services company with business operations dating back to 2006. The business was registered in 2008 under the name NEXT DEEP WATERS VENTURES and subsequently incorporated as a private limited liability company in 2023 under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.
We provide freight forwarding, licensed customs clearing, container haulage, cargo transportation, shipping coordination, warehousing support and integrated logistics services to commercial and industrial clients.
As a Licensed Customs Clearing Agent, we help clients navigate customs procedures and coordinate the documentation, processing, release and movement of cargo in line with applicable requirements.
Our operations cover Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port, Onne Port and Inland Container Depots (ICDs); air cargo through NAHCO and SAHCOL; exports; inland border clearing; ECOWAS logistics and trade facilitation; and LCL groupage consignments from China, Dubai and the United States to Nigeria.
To become a trusted and recognised Nigerian maritime logistics and supply-chain services company, distinguished by integrity, operational efficiency, and dependable service delivery.
To provide reliable customs clearing, freight forwarding, container haulage, and logistics services that facilitate trade, support port efficiency, and create lasting value for our clients and business partners.
What we hold ourselves to.
Integrity
Ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability.
Reliability
Dependable coordination and responsible service execution.
Professionalism
High standards of documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
Efficiency
Practical solutions that promote effective cargo movement and cost management.
Safety and compliance
Responsible operations in accordance with applicable laws and contractual requirements.
Partnership
Long-term business relationships built on trust and mutual commercial benefit.
Proposed reporting structure.
NEXT DEEP LIMITED maintains a management-led operating structure designed to support accountability, effective coordination, and professional service delivery.
- Freight
- Customs
- Haulage
- Accounts
- Treasury
- Administration
- Client Relations
- Sales & Tenders
- Supplier Relations
Reported staff strength.
Our team supports documentation, customer service, cargo coordination, transport planning, administration and business development from the Apapa head office.
| Management personnel | 3 |
| Middle-level managers | 4 |
| Operational and support staff | 10+ |
| Total staff strength | 17+ |
Responsible operations, by design.
We recognise the importance of regulatory compliance, cargo security, transport safety and professional conduct, and are committed to meeting the requirements relevant to our activities.
Customs & documentation
Port & terminal rules
Vehicle roadworthiness
Cargo security & safety
Terminal-specific registration, insurance or safety certification is addressed in line with each organisation's requirements.
Why partner with NEXT DEEP LIMITED?
- A business history dating back to 2006.
- Formal registration as NEXT DEEP WATERS VENTURES in 2008.
- Incorporation as NEXT DEEP LIMITED in 2023.
- Licensed customs clearing agent status.
- A strategic operating base in Apapa, Lagos.
- Services spanning customs clearing, freight forwarding, and container haulage.
- An established management and operational workforce.
- A commitment to professional relationships, coordination, and service reliability.
- A growth-oriented approach to maritime logistics and commercial partnerships.
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