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Explore articles about logistics trends, shipping tips, and product updates from Terminal Africa.
November 12, 2024
Why Our WooCommerce Plugin Is the Perfect Fit for Your Business
The Terminal Africa WooCommerce Plugin is a tool that makes shipping easy for WordPress users. It allows you to collect payments, ship products globally, and choose from multiple trusted couriers—all directly from your WooCommerce store.

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December 17, 2024
Top International Shipping Destinations for African BusinessesThis blog explores the top shipping destinations and the immense opportunities awaiting African exporters.
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December 9, 2024
How to Expand Your Business with International ShippingThis blog explains how to expand your logistics business with international shipping.
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December 6, 2024
5 Tips for Reducing Shipping Costs During the Holiday SeasonThis blog contains tips that will help you navigate shipping during the busy holiday season.
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December 4, 2024
The Six Steps for International Shipping in NigeriaIf you're shipping internationally, follow these six simple steps to ensure a smooth shipping process.
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December 2, 2024
A look forward to 2022 for Terminal Africa2021 was an amazing year of growth for the team at Terminal Africa. We launched our product in March, joined the Baobab Network accelerator programme in August, and grew our customer base to more than 350 businesses across Africa.
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December 2, 2024
Following up on your deliveries with TerminalIn this blog post, we share a few tips on what you can do to ensure that your delivery request with Terminal Africa goes smoothly e.g. reviewing your delivery information, packaging your item securely and contacting your delivery courier.
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December 2, 2024
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.
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March 24, 2025
3 Things You Need To Do After Booking ShipmentsThis blog post outlines three essential steps to take after booking a shipment—labeling your package correctly, checking your email for updates, and staying reachable—to ensure a smooth and hassle-free delivery.
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December 6, 2024
5 Tips for Reducing Shipping Costs During the Holiday SeasonThis blog contains tips that will help you navigate shipping during the busy holiday season.
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December 2, 2024
Following up on your deliveries with TerminalIn this blog post, we share a few tips on what you can do to ensure that your delivery request with Terminal Africa goes smoothly e.g. reviewing your delivery information, packaging your item securely and contacting your delivery courier.
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August 29, 2024
How Shipping Prices are Calculated in LogisticsThis 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.
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August 2, 2024
Risk Management in Shipping and Logistics: A Guide for every e-Commerce BusinessWe explain the importance of risk management in logistics and how Terminal helps enhance e-commerce business stability and profitability through effective logistics management.
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August 2, 2024
How to improve the Efficiency of Shipping and LogisticsThis blog post discusses the challenges of logistics efficiency and highlights Terminal’s role in providing affordable and efficient logistics solutions.
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July 24, 2024
How to Ensure a Stress-Free Bulk Cargo ShippingThis blog contains tips to help you ensure stress-free bulk cargo shipping.
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December 2, 2024
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.
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July 9, 2024
Get the Lowest Prices on your Packaging MaterialsYou can now buy high quality packaging materials for your shipping directly from Terminal.
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July 9, 2024
Types of Packaging Materials and Their UsesIn this article, we will learn more about the types of packaging materials and how each is used during shipping.
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June 5, 2024
How to Package Foodstuffs for Export from Nigeria to the UKAre 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
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June 5, 2024
Does size matter? Actual vs Volumetric WeightThe 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.
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June 5, 2024
Why Packaging Matters: The Role It Plays in Your Business JourneyIn this blog, we will explain why your business needs packaging materials, the types of packaging materials, and the best place to source packaging materials.
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June 5, 2024
A Guide to Packaging and Sending Fragile ItemsIn this blog, we'll walk you through the tips to use to ensure your fragile package reaches its destination intact.
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July 9, 2024
How To Ship Personal Effects To NigeriaShipping 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...
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July 9, 2024
Customs Clearance Process: Easy Steps to FollowWhat happens when your shipment arrives in customs? In this article, you will learn the customs clearance process plus tips for affordable importing and exporting.
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July 9, 2024
Top 10 HS Codes You Need When Shipping InternationallyIn 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.
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July 9, 2024
How to Add International & Local Shipping to your WooCommerce store for freeIn this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to add international and local shipping functions to your existing WooCommerce store effortlessly.
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July 9, 2024
All you need to know about Importing into Nigeria with Terminal AfricaIf 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.
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June 5, 2024
Shipping Documentation Guide: Types & UsesWhen 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.
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September 13, 2023
How To Export Goods To The UK from Nigeria | A GuideIf you're looking to export your goods from Nigeria to the UK, Terminal Africa Inc. provides reliable and efficient shipping services. Learn more about how we can help you with your shipping needs..
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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.
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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.
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September 13, 2023
Scaling your SME with Terminal: 6 Reasons Why Your Potential Customer Thinks it is ImportantGrowing and scaling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) goes beyond online promotion or reaching product-market fit, both of which are standard practices among startups and SMEs. On the contrary, establishing a workflow system that inevitably includes investing in management and automation technology is vital to scaling SMEs.
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September 13, 2023
Shipping Services For Small Business Owners In Nigeria | Terminal Africa For your small business, are you looking for effective shipping services? Use Terminal Africa to ship locally and from any location in Nigeria to locations outside of Nigeria.
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