King Shipping Trading Maritime Services. As part of Nigeria Ports, the leading port and terminal services provider in Africa, offers a whole range of activities related to shipping and stevedoring services through a network of many shipping agencies located around West Africa . Our shipping operations are coordinated by the NIGERIA Head Office with the support of our operation offices located in Togo, Ghana and Cotonou. Our local teams are available 24/7 and aim to offer you a reliable and efficient service in accordance with our ISO 9001 certified QHSE integrated management system and in compliance with our code of Business Conduct & Ethics. Together with our local shipping teams, we are committed to delivering best quality service  and endeavoring to meet our customers’expectations.OUR DUTIES IN PORT

• King Shipping Trading Maritime Services, look for a berth for the incoming ship;
• arrange for the pilot and the tugs if necessary;
• make-up the documents for the customs and harbour services;
• assist the master in making the necessary contacts with the local authorities and the harbour authorities;
• arrange for the necessary ship provisions;
• arrange for the bunkers if needed;
• arrange for the necessary repairs;
• convey instructions to and from the owner;
• organize the supply, transport and the handling of the goods;
• organize the necessary contacts with the stevedores;
• collect the freights;
• contact the shippers and receivers of the goods;
• Cash to Master onboard
• in case of damage, make the necessary contacts (only at the master or owner’s request) with the insurance company, the P & I club, the classification society, the nautical inspection, the experts or surveyors, etc.