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About Sombreiro Shipping

Helping you thrive,
even in challenging times.

A Nigerian-owned maritime services across Nigeria's major ports including all Oil & Gas exporting terminals with local expertise that the international operators depend on

The Sombreiro Approach

Nigeria's Maritime Partner of Choice

Whether you're a vessel owner looking for quality ship agency, a cargo interest needing reliable documentation support, or an operator requiring round-the-clock husbandry Sombreiro Shipping is here for you. We take our promise to provide specialist maritime services seriously. And we have the local knowledge, relationships, and expertise to deliver on that promise.

We are built on the premise that effective maritime agency in Nigeria requires more than a licence it demands deep local relationships, regulatory fluency, and boots-on-the-ground responsiveness that only a truly Nigerian company can provide.

6+
Service Lines
24/7
Availability
6
Ports Covered
100%
Nigerian-Owned
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Our Story

Nigerian roots,
maritime heritage

From the waterways of the Niger Delta to international maritime standards our story is one of local pride and professional ambition.

Sombreiro Shipping & Logistics Ltd was founded with a clear mandate to bring world-class maritime agency services to Nigerian ports, backed by the kind of local knowledge and relationships that only a truly Nigerian company can build.

Our name reflects our roots. The Sombreiro River is one of the Niger Delta's great waterways a symbol of the commerce, movement, and resilience that has defined this region for generations. That heritage informs everything we do.

Our operations are built on the principle that international maritime standards and deep local expertise are not mutually exclusive they are complementary. We apply the same rigor and professionalism expected of any leading global agency, while offering something no multinational can replicate: a team that genuinely knows Nigeria's ports, people, and regulatory environment.

Maritime agency is, at its core, a relationship business. Our clients trust us to represent their interests at Nigerian ports with port authorities, customs, terminal operators, and regulators. That trust is built through consistency, transparency, and a genuine commitment to the success of every vessel we handle.

We value long-term relationships over transactional wins. Every principal we work with is treated as a partner, not a ticket number.

We are Sombreiro Shipping & Logistics Ltd a 100% Nigerian-owned maritime services company operating across Nigeria's major ports and oil & gas terminals. Our team delivers six core service lines ship agency, husbandry, protective agency, ship spares logistics, ship management, and cargo documentation with 24/7 availability and a commitment to excellence on every port call.

Our People

Leading Through Experience

In Sombreiro Shipping, we value experience, local insight, and professional integrity. Our leadership team brings together decades of Nigerian maritime expertise.

Engr. Wariboko D. George, Managing Director
Engr. Wariboko D. George
Managing Director
Ikenne Osai, Commercial Manager
Ikenna Osai
Commercial Manager
Wealth Ogagaefe, Operations Manager
Wealth Ogagaefe
Operations Manager
Tamunoemi Taribo George, Technical Manager
Tamunoemi Taribo George
Technical Manager
Rosemary David, Finance & Account Manager
Rosemary David
Finance & Account Manager
Onyekwere Ubalochichi, Vendors Relationship & Procurement Manager
Onyekwere Ubalochichibunkem
Vendors Relationship & Procurement Manager
Our Core Strengths

The Sombreiro DNA

Our company is built on three pillars of maritime expertise — Ship Agency, Husbandry & Logistics, and Protective Services. Together, they form a fully integrated offer for vessel owners and operators calling at Nigerian ports.

Ship Agency

We are a specialist ship agent for Nigerian ports managing all pre-arrival, in-port, and post-departure formalities on behalf of ship owners, operators, and charterers. Our NPA and NIMASA relationships ensure smooth, compliant port calls every time.

Husbandry & Logistics

From crew changes and provisions to ship spares clearance and cargo documentation we provide the full spectrum of vessel support services that keep ships moving efficiently through Nigerian waters.

Protective Services

Our protective agency capability serves ship owners, P&I clubs, and underwriters who need independent, on-the-ground representation at Nigerian ports monitoring cargo operations, noting protests, and reporting directly to principals.

Our Purpose

Our Vision & Mission

Vision

To be Nigeria's most trusted maritime services company known for delivering consistent excellence at every port call, building long-term relationships with the global shipping community, and raising the standard of what Nigerian maritime agency means.

Mission

To provide specialist ship agency, husbandry, protective agency, logistics, and management services to vessel owners, operators, and cargo interests across Nigeria at the highest levels of quality, transparency, and responsiveness 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

What Drives Us

People Power

It is our people who ensure we deliver what vessel owners and operators need. They define us and represent our values at every Nigerian port.

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The Sombreiro Standard

Everything we do is underpinned by a simple standard: respond fast, act with integrity, report transparently. This founding principle is what our clients have come to rely on — and it is as valid today as the day we were established.

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Our Reputation

The Sombreiro brand stands for reliability, professionalism, and local knowledge. We have built our reputation in the best possible way — by consistently delivering results for vessel owners and operators who trust us with their Nigerian port calls.

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Deep Port Knowledge

Our team has direct, working relationships with the Nigerian Ports Authority, NIMASA, Nigerian Customs, and terminal operators across the Niger Delta and Lagos. When problems arise at port, and they do, we know who to call and how to resolve them fast.

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Ship agency, husbandry, protective agency, and more across all major Nigerian ports.

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