Shipping to Nigeria from the UK
Shipping to Nigeria from the UK has never been easier. We collect your packages from your door, or you drop them off at our shipping address.
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We are the number one sea and air freight company to Nigeria from the UK. Please take note of the following important information when shipping to Nigeria from the UK. We want you to have an enjoyable experience when using our services. Do not hesitate to call us if you require any information or clarifications. We guarantee a prompt and secure delivery of your goods when shipping to Nigeria from the UK.
The price you pay at the time of booking is the ONLY payment that you make. However, for high-value goods, the Customs Service in Nigeria might require additional clearing fees. We will let you know on time if this is the case.
How we work when shipping to Nigeria from the UK
- Bookings are made on our website or you can give us a call on +442081441890 if that is what you prefer. Either way, we guarantee a safe and secure shipping to Nigeria from the UK. Our shipping address is at 24 Francis Groves, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 7DH. We charge a little fixed collection fee of £15.00 irrespective of the number or parcels or the location in the UK for Air freight.
- We collect items in cardboard/carton boxes, suitcases, shipping barrels and pallets. You can choose to use your cardboard boxes or purchase one from us. We will send the box to you for next day delivery. The boxes, barrels or suitcases must be securely wrapped and ready for collection on the day that you specify.
- Our couriers will collect your goods directly from your doorstep. Or you can drop them at our shipping address.
- All payments made at the point of booking, including the collection and handling charges, is all you will have to pay when using our Air freight services. There is a charge for the collection and delivery of Sea Freight items.
Minimum Shipping Package Size
The minimum cargo weight depends on the destination. For example, minimum weight charges for parcels to Abuja and most parts of Nigeria is 25KG, while Lagos is 20KG.
There are different sizes of Cardboard boxes and suitcases:
- Medium – 15 to 20kg
- Large – 20 to 30kg
- Extra Large – minimum of 50kg for sea freight only.
What you can send
- General Goods (Bags, shoes, clothes, household items etc.)
- Digital Products (Computers, TV, Phones, Laptops etc.)
- Personal products (Lotions, cream etc.)
- Commercial products (Items for sale)
What you cannot send
- Drugs (Drugs or medicines in any form or state are restricted)
- Hazardous Items (Any goods, products or other items containing hazardous materials)
- Weapons (Weapons of all kinds are prohibited. Including knives)
- Perishable goods (Any goods that need to be kept chilled or frozen, such as meat, fish etc.)
Pickup or Collection when shipping to Nigeria from the UK
We collect from all over the UK at no extra charge to you with our Air Freight. Please make sure you are available for collection at the time you specified in your booking. We collect items in boxes, suitcases, pallets and shipping barrels.
The rate for air cargo to Nigeria
- Office Collection – This is available all over the country. Please check prices here
- Delivery to Recipients – Prices from £4.30 per kilo
Unboxed or Irregular size items
- Please wrap and tape all rolled up goods for the best results.
- All items in bags must be tightly taped to reduce the risk of tearing.
- All irregular items should be wrapped and tapped.
Volume and weight of your package
- The boxed and suitcases are usually priced by weight, as long as they are the same dimensions as our boxes.
- The volumetric weight of a shipment is when the volume of space is more than the actual weight of the parcel. The formula for calculating volumetric weight is Length(L) x Width(W) x Height(H) in CM / 5000 for Air freight.
Packaging and ready for shipping to Nigeria from the UK
- Tape all boxes securely and fill empty spaces in the box with paper or bubble wrap to prevent movement and damage to the parcel during transit.
- Please tape and wrap Irregular items securely.
Labelling
- Tape address label securely to your package. ( We will send you SPECIAL LABELS if you are using a Suitcase )
- Please use clear tapes, so that the label codes are visible.
- Do not use loose tags (hanging).
- Place a duplicate address label inside the box (please place on top and not deep inside the box.)
Collection and delivery of your goods for shipping to Nigeria from the UK
- We will send you the collection address and phone number in Nigeria.
- Where we deliver to the recipient’s address, the phone number is VERY important. So, please include this in the booking form.
- Air freight delivery to Nigeria takes within 5 to 7 working days from the date of flight while it takes with 5 to 6 weeks for sea freight. However, we always try to make sure that the items arrive at the earliest possible time. We always do our best to make sure that all shipping to Nigeria from the UK get there on time.
Insurance shipping to Nigeria from the UK
- We do not offer insurance for the transit from our depot to Nigeria. However, you can arrange for goods in transit insurance independently if your Goods are of high value.
- We take utmost care of all the goods in our possession and we wrap them securely to avoid damage while in transit.
