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May 2, 2024

How Terminal Africa Helped Scale my Logistics Business

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August 19, 2024
Exportation from Nigeria to any Country: A Guide on How to Become a Successful Exporter
This blog outlines the key steps for becoming a successful exporter in Nigeria and highlights how Terminal Africa supports exporters.
August 2, 2024
Risk Management in Shipping and Logistics: A Guide for every e-Commerce Business
We explain the importance of risk management in logistics and how Terminal helps enhance e-commerce business stability and profitability through effective logistics management.
August 2, 2024
How to improve the Efficiency of Shipping and Logistics
This blog post discusses the challenges of logistics efficiency and highlights Terminal’s role in providing affordable and efficient logistics solutions.
July 26, 2024
Terminal Africa's Journey to Ibadan: An Insider's View
We share the exciting details of our recent trip to Ibadan, including how we prepared for our expansion and the benefits for you.
July 24, 2024
Simple Shipping Tips For Every DropShipping Companies in Nigeria
In this blog post, we will be showing not only shipping tips for a successful dropshipping business but also steps to take to own a successful Dropshipping company in Nigeria.
July 24, 2024
How to Ensure a Stress-Free Bulk Cargo Shipping
This blog contains tips to help you ensure stress-free bulk cargo shipping.
August 29, 2024
How Shipping Prices are Calculated in Logistics
This article discusses the various types of pricing, such as surcharges and currency surcharges, and explores the factors affecting pricing in both local and international shipping.
August 2, 2024
Risk Management in Shipping and Logistics: A Guide for every e-Commerce Business
We explain the importance of risk management in logistics and how Terminal helps enhance e-commerce business stability and profitability through effective logistics management.
August 2, 2024
How to improve the Efficiency of Shipping and Logistics
This blog post discusses the challenges of logistics efficiency and highlights Terminal’s role in providing affordable and efficient logistics solutions.
July 24, 2024
How to Ensure a Stress-Free Bulk Cargo Shipping
This blog contains tips to help you ensure stress-free bulk cargo shipping.
July 9, 2024
Don't Overpay: How to get the Best Price for your Deliveries.
The free shipping quote calculator is a tool designed by Terminal Africa to help anyone find the best and most affordable shipping options for their packages.‍ It contains the best rates from more than 13 local and international courier companies, thus ensuring transparency and integrity.
July 9, 2024
Easiest Way to Ship to the UK from Nigeria
In this blog, we'll walk you through the simplest way to ship your items to the UK stress-free.
July 9, 2024
Prohibited Items on Terminal Africa
In this blog, we will share with you a list of prohibited items for international shipments from some of our carriers. This information will be useful for anyone who is planning to send packages overseas.
July 9, 2024
Get the Lowest Prices on your Packaging Materials
You can now buy high quality packaging materials for your shipping directly from Terminal.
July 9, 2024
Types of Packaging Materials and Their Uses
In this article, we will learn more about the types of packaging materials and how each is used during shipping.
June 5, 2024
How to Package Foodstuffs for Export from Nigeria to the UK
Are you ready to learn how to package foodstuffs for export from Nigeria to the UK without the usual hassles and frustration associated with this activity? Right here in this comprehensive guide are pro hacks and tips on how to get it done without breaking a sweat
June 5, 2024
Does size matter? Actual vs Volumetric Weight
The debate on whether size matters is a trendy one, even in the logistics space. In this article, we’ll explain Actual Weight and Volumetric weight (size), how they’re calculated, why they are essential and what you can do to ensure your shipments are always weighed accurately.
June 5, 2024
Why Packaging Matters: The Role It Plays in Your Business Journey
In this blog, we will explain why your business needs packaging materials, the types of packaging materials, and the best place to source packaging materials.
June 5, 2024
A Guide to Packaging and Sending Fragile Items
In this blog, we'll walk you through the tips to use to ensure your fragile package reaches its destination intact.
September 13, 2023
The art of packaging. A guide to packing & weighing.
In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the subject of packaging and sharing tips on how you can optimise your packing and weighing process to ensure seamless deliveries for your business.
July 9, 2024
How To Ship Personal Effects To Nigeria
Shipping your personal effects to Nigeria from any part of the world does not have to be stressful, all you have to do is put the two major factors into consideration...
July 9, 2024
Customs Clearance Process: Easy Steps to Follow
What happens when your shipment arrives in customs? In this article, you will learn the customs clearance process plus tips for affordable importing and exporting.
July 9, 2024
Top 10 HS Codes You Need When Shipping Internationally
In this user-friendly guide, we'll introduce you to HS codes and walk you through the top 10 HS codes for common internationally shipped items.
July 9, 2024
How to Add International & Local Shipping to your WooCommerce store for free
In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to add international and local shipping functions to your existing WooCommerce store effortlessly.
July 9, 2024
All you need to know about Importing into Nigeria with Terminal Africa
If you are struggling with importing items to Nigeria, Terminal Africa is available to help you. We understand that the process can be complicated, this blog provides all the resources you need to import smoothly.
June 5, 2024
Shipping Documentation Guide: Types & Uses
When shipping packages, especially internationally, there are many factors to consider, and one of these factors is correct documentation. Without the proper documentation, your shipments can incur additional charges, get delayed, or get stuck at customs.
September 13, 2023
Understanding Customs & International shipments
In this blog post, we will explore the subject of customs duty and how it can affect your international shipments. From what custom duty is, how it is calculated, when you can expect to pay and how you may avoid it. We've got you covered!
July 9, 2024
Add Worldwide Shipping to Your Shopify Store
Shipping your products to customers worldwide just got a whole lot easier thanks to Terminal Africa. If you're a Shopify store owner, you can now simplify your shipping process using top carriers like DHL, UPS, and FedEx. Want to learn more? Keep reading.
June 24, 2024
Simplify Your Paystack Storefront Deliveries
Now, individuals and businesses using Paystack Storefront can effortlessly add logistics functionality, streamlining the process of sending parcels worldwide.
May 4, 2024
How Terminal Africa Helped Scale my Logistics Business
We sat down to have a quick chat with the founder of THEPEP. We discussed his desire to solve same day delivery problems and how it led him to build a successful business.
September 13, 2023
Running an online business in Africa? Terminal’s got you covered.
Terminal is a web platform that’s making it easy for entrepreneurs in Africa to build and grow online businesses. It combines a no-code website builder with built-in solutions for payments, shipping and marketing. This makes Terminal a one-stop shop for any entrepreneur looking to launch and grow any type of eCommerce venture in Africa.
September 13, 2023
Examining Logistics as the Lifeblood of SMEs and Supply Chain
As the world goes digital, with more human activities taking place virtually and businesses finding a home on e-commerce platforms, we dedicate this blog post to delving deep into the role of logistics in the long-term viability of SMEs and supply chains in Africa and beyond.
September 13, 2023
Paystack, Flutterwave? How we make the best payment platforms work for your African business.
We believe that anyone making a payment on a website powered by Terminal, should have an experience that is native to their current location, regardless of where they are in the world.
September 13, 2023
Logistics in Africa: Top 5 Growing Trends that are Shaping the SME Ecosystem
This piece will uncover some growing trends shaping the SME ecosystem within Africa and beyond. But just before proceeding to the list, it is crucial to mention that the African logistic landscape has since taken a new turn post-COVID pandemic.

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