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May 2, 2024
How Terminal Africa Helped Scale my Logistics Business
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July 24, 2024
A Complete Guide on How to Ship Various Foods InternationallyIn this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to ship various food items securely.
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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
Speeding Up Claims for Your Packages: A Guide to Swift ResolutionsTerminal Africa's Shipping Insurance ensures you're not left hanging when things don't go as planned. Your claims are resolved within 5 - 7 days, and you enjoy 100% guaranteed payment.
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July 9, 2024
Introducing New Multi-Parcel Shipments and Convenient Drop-off & PickupToday, we're thrilled to introduce two exciting new features: Multi-parcel shipments and Enhanced Drop-off and pickup options!
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July 9, 2024
The Top 10 Biggest Carriers in NigeriaIn this list, we will look at the top 10 biggest couriers in Nigeria. We will discuss crucial aspects of these couriers like shipment volume, percentage of lost shipments, founded year, reliability, and operating countries.
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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
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.
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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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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.
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July 9, 2024
Easiest Way to Ship to the UK from NigeriaIn this blog, we'll walk you through the simplest way to ship your items to the UK stress-free.
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July 9, 2024
Prohibited Items on Terminal AfricaIn 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.
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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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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.
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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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July 9, 2024
Add Worldwide Shipping to Your Shopify StoreShipping 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.
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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.
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May 4, 2024
How Terminal Africa Helped Scale my Logistics BusinessWe 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.
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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
Examining Logistics as the Lifeblood of SMEs and Supply ChainAs 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.
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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
Logistics in Africa: Top 5 Growing Trends that are Shaping the SME EcosystemThis 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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