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May 2, 2024

How Terminal Africa Helped Scale my Logistics Business

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A Complete Guide on How to Ship Various Foods Internationally

Dec 24, 2023

July 24, 2024

A Complete Guide on How to Ship Various Foods Internationally

In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to ship various food items securely.

How To Ship Personal Effects To Nigeria

Jul 27, 2023

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...

Speeding Up Claims for Your Packages: A Guide to Swift Resolutions

Aug 29, 2023

July 9, 2024

Speeding Up Claims for Your Packages: A Guide to Swift Resolutions

Terminal 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.

Introducing New Multi-Parcel Shipments and Convenient Drop-off & Pickup

Oct 12, 2023

July 9, 2024

Introducing New Multi-Parcel Shipments and Convenient Drop-off & Pickup

Today, we're thrilled to introduce two exciting new features: Multi-parcel shipments and Enhanced Drop-off and pickup options!

The Top 10 Biggest Carriers in Nigeria

Nov 30, 2023

July 9, 2024

The Top 10 Biggest Carriers in Nigeria

In 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.

Customs Clearance Process: Easy Steps to Follow

Jul 27, 2023

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.

Don't Overpay: How to get the Best Price for your Deliveries.

Sep 11, 2023

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.

How Shipping Prices are Calculated in Logistics

Aug 28, 2024

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.

Risk Management in Shipping and Logistics: A Guide for every e-Commerce Business

Aug 21, 2023

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.

How to improve the Efficiency of Shipping and Logistics

Jul 27, 2023

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.

How to Ensure a Stress-Free Bulk Cargo Shipping

Aug 21, 2023

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.

Don't Overpay: How to get the Best Price for your Deliveries.

Sep 11, 2023

July 9, 2024

Don't Overpay: How to get the Best Price for your Deliveries.

Easiest Way to Ship to the UK from Nigeria

Oct 12, 2023

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.

Prohibited Items on Terminal Africa

Nov 14, 2023

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.

How to Package Fragile Items to Ensure Damage-Free Delivery

Jun 27, 2023

September 13, 2023

How to Package Fragile Items to Ensure Damage-Free Delivery

Shipping fragile items overseas requires lots of care. Always ensure that your item is well protected with proper packaging material and choose the best shipping company like Terminal Africa to handle all your shipping needs.

10 Tips for Packaging Products for Delivery

Jul 27, 2023

September 13, 2023

10 Tips for Packaging Products for Delivery

To ensure hassle-free packaging, exporting, and delivery of food items to their owners, experts at Terminal Africa recommend the following tips.

How To Ship Personal Effects To Nigeria

Jul 27, 2023

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...

Customs Clearance Process: Easy Steps to Follow

Jul 27, 2023

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.

Top 10 HS Codes You Need When Shipping Internationally

Sep 14, 2023

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.

How to Add International & Local Shipping to your WooCommerce store for free

Oct 30, 2023

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.

All you need to know about Importing into Nigeria with Terminal Africa

Mar 12, 2024

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.

Shipping Documentation Guide: Types & Uses

Feb 6, 2024

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.

Understanding Customs & International shipments

Dec 14, 2022

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!

How Terminal Africa is Helping 3PLs Achieve Their Dreams in the Industry

Nov 18, 2024

November 21, 2024

How Terminal Africa is Helping 3PLs Achieve Their Dreams in the Industry

Terminal Africa’s first masterclass was all about helping people in logistics learn, connect, and grow. From expert tips to a 500,000 Naira prize, here’s everything you missed!

Why Our WooCommerce Plugin Is the Perfect Fit for Your Business

Nov 12, 2024

November 19, 2024

Why Our WooCommerce Plugin Is the Perfect Fit for Your Business

Learn how the Terminal Africa WooCommerce Plugin simplifies shipping for WordPress users. With this tool, you can collect payments, ship worldwide, and access a variety of reliable couriers—all from your WooCommerce store.

Simple Shipping Tips For Every DropShipping Companies in Nigeria

Aug 21, 2023

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.

Introducing New Multi-Parcel Shipments and Convenient Drop-off & Pickup

Oct 12, 2023

July 9, 2024

Introducing New Multi-Parcel Shipments and Convenient Drop-off & Pickup

Today, we're thrilled to introduce two exciting new features: Multi-parcel shipments and Enhanced Drop-off and pickup options!

Transform Your Logistics Business Into a Multi-million Naira Enterprise

Mar 11, 2024

July 9, 2024

Transform Your Logistics Business Into a Multi-million Naira Enterprise

This article aims to guide you in achieving the desired growth for your third-party logistics business while overcoming logistics challenges.

Fulfilling Your Customer's Order with Terminal Africa

Mar 11, 2024

July 9, 2024

Fulfilling Your Customer's Order with Terminal Africa

Once your online store is connected to Terminal Africa, sending your products becomes more effortless and error-free.

Other Benefits of Shipping with Terminal Africa

Apr 29, 2024

July 9, 2024

Other Benefits of Shipping with Terminal Africa

Shipping with Terminal Africa offers a comprehensive range of benefits beyond shipping services. Here's a breakdown of the key benefits to encourage customers to choose Terminal Africa.