About ASF Bonded Terminals
Our role is simple: keep your cargo secure, compliant, and moving—without tying up cash before you need to.
Our Heritage
ASF Bonded Terminals grew out of Air Sea Freighters, established in 1998. We learned the work the hard way: at the quayside, in the yard, and on the road between Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Abuja. Day after day, we moved what mattered and kept listening to what importers actually needed.
Over the years, the cargo got more complex. We handled project moves for Oil and Gas, high-volume FMCG flows, critical health and pharma shipments, and diplomatic and NGO consignments. With every job, one theme kept coming back: customers needed secure storage under customs control, room to prepare cargo properly, and the ability to pay duties when the timing made sense.
ASF Bonded Terminals is our answer to that need. It is the natural next step for a company built in Nigeria for Nigeria, giving importers a bonded space that is compliant, secure, and practical for the way the region really works.
As an extension of Air Sea Freighters, we carry forward a simple playbook: compliance first, security always, and practical problem-solving. We combine big-company capability with a local, hands-on approach, built on authentic relationships with stakeholders, a clear understanding of Nigerian infrastructure realities, and the discipline to keep cargo moving even when conditions are tough. ASF Bonded Terminals is that
experience, concentrated into a bonded facility designed for today’s importer..
Who We Are
Secure, customs-bonded warehousing in Port
Harcourt, defer duties, speed up clearance, and keep cargo moving with
ASF Bonded Terminals—your customs-supervised storage and container handling hub in Rivers State.
Our Mission
To keep Nigeria’s imports secure, compliant, and moving. We provide bonded
warehousing and container handling that let customers pay import taxes later (at release), reduce port dwell time, and prepare cargo for local delivery or re-export—with clear guidance every step of the way.
Our Vision
To be Nigeria’s most trusted bonded terminal partner—the benchmark for compliance,
speed, and visibility—connecting Port Harcourt to the country and the sub-region with safe, predictable, and digitally transparent operations.
Why Bonded Terminal or Warehouse Matters
You Can Count On Us
● Pay import taxes later: Improve cash flow by paying duties when goods leave bond.
● Work on cargo first: Inspect, sort, repack, and consolidate before release.
● Reduce port pressure: Move containers off‑dock to avoid congestion and delays.
● Stay compliant: Customs oversight, secure access, and audit‑ready records.
FAQ
What is a bonded terminal?
Think of it as a secure holding area for imports, run under customs rules. You can store goods here before paying import taxes. While they’re “in bond,” customs supervises the cargo. Get everything ready—inspect, sort, relabel, combine shipments—then either pay duties and release for local delivery or ship out for re‑export (usually without local duties).
Are bonded terminals only at seaports?
No. Many are close to seaports and airports, but inland dry ports and container depots can be bonded too. ASF Bonded Terminals is in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, serving both coastal and inland routes.
Who benefits most?
Importers who want to protect cash flow or need time for checks and paperwork— It’s also ideal when you need to move containers off the
port quickly and finish the prep afterward.
Can we process or inspect goods while they’re in bond?
Yes. We can arrange inspections and basic quality checks, handle relabeling or repacking, and combine split shipments—all inside a customs‑controlled area. That way your cargo leaves the terminal market‑ready, and you only pay duties when you actually need the stock.
When do I pay duties and taxes?
When the goods leave bond for use in Nigeria. If you re‑export, local import duties typically don’t apply. In short: you pay later, when the timing suits your sales and cash flow.
How long can cargo stay in bond?
Storage is flexible within regulatory limits. Many clients use bond to bridge production schedules, complete documentation, or wait for market release windows. We’ll advise on timelines so you stay compliant and avoid extra costs.