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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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June 5, 2024
Understanding Additional Charges and Weight Discrepancy in LogisticsLearn all about additional charges and weight discrepancy and some tips that will help ensure you enjoy a smooth shipping experience.
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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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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
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
Shipping and Delivery 101. A guide to optimising your delivery experienceAt Terminal Africa, one of our goals is to make shipping and delivery more accessible for businesses across Africa, so today will be giving a short guide on the rights and wrong as well as tips that could help you avoid complications.
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September 13, 2023
What exactly is Terminal Africa?In order to answer this question of what Terminal Africa is properly, I’m going to point out 4 major problems I believe businesses face when they are trying to grow online and how Terminal Africa provides a solution for each one. With this, the concept of Terminal as a product and what it really does should be much clearer to understand.
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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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September 13, 2023
How to Package Fragile Items to Ensure Damage-Free DeliveryShipping 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.
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September 13, 2023
10 Tips for Packaging Products for DeliveryTo ensure hassle-free packaging, exporting, and delivery of food items to their owners, experts at Terminal Africa recommend the following tips.
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March 11, 2025
How to Export Artworks from NigeriaThis blog will take you through everything you need to know to export artworks from Nigeria successfully.
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February 26, 2025
Ship Food Across Europe Now with Aramex Using Terminal AfricaAramex expands food shipping to more European countries, offering waybill tracking and doorstep delivery. See the full list of destinations and permitted food items.
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February 19, 2025
The Complete Guide on Importing Gadgets from the USAIn this blog, you learn the easiest and most reliable methods for importing gadgets from the USA.
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February 11, 2025
Best Carriers for Shipping Food Internationally on Terminal AfricaIn this blog, we’ll walk you through the approved carriers, eligible destinations, and permitted food items for shipping to countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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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 2, 2024
Understanding Customs & International shipmentsIn 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!
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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
Transform Your Logistics Business Into a Multi-million Naira EnterpriseThis article aims to guide you in achieving the desired growth for your third-party logistics business while overcoming logistics challenges.
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July 9, 2024
Fulfilling Your Customer's Order with Terminal AfricaOnce your online store is connected to Terminal Africa, sending your products becomes more effortless and error-free.
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July 9, 2024
Other Benefits of Shipping with Terminal AfricaShipping 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.
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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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