Send cargo, parcels, boxes and freight to Nigeria from the UK with specialist Africa shipping support, air and sea freight options, and door-to-door cargo services.
At Cargo to Africa, we ensure that shipping to Nigeria from the UK is straightforward. You can find out which service suits your cargo, when it will reach Nigeria, and how much it will cost. We help individuals, families and businesses to send parcels, boxes, barrels, personal effects, vehicles, and commercial cargo to Nigeria. You can choose the mode of transport, such as air freight or sea freight, depending on your shipment.
No matter what you plan to ship to Nigeria, just provide your collection postcode, Nigerian destination, and shipment details. Once we have the details, we can recommend a suitable shipping option and provide an accurate price quote for your shipment.
What Shipping Service to Nigeria should you choose?
It can save you both your time and money if you know which is the right shipping service for your cargo, and it all depends on size, weight, urgency and destination. If you have a smaller consignment that needs to reach Nigeria on an urgent basis, then air freight is the answer. On the other hand, a practical option for larger shipments, barrels, household goods, and commercial cargo is the best fit for sea freight.
Door to door shipping to Nigeria from the UK can make the process easier by reducing the number of separate arrangements you need to make.
| Shipping Service | Best For | Typical Cargo | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | Urgent shipments | Parcels, boxes, business goods | Faster transport |
| Sea freight | Heavy or larger shipments | Barrels, boxes, pallets | Better suited to bulk cargo |
| Door-to-door | Convenient delivery | Parcels, boxes, personal effects | Collection and delivery support |
| Car shipping | Vehicle exports | Cars and vans | Dedicated vehicle transport |
| Container shipping | High-volume cargo | Household and commercial goods | Suitable for large consignments |
At Cargo to Africa, we ensure that we serve our customers as one stop shop for cargo shipping, no matter what you are sending to Nigeria. You can send parcels, cartons, boxes, barrels, household belongings, personal effects, business goods, pallets and suitable commercial cargo.
For those looking to ship larger packages or heavy machinery to Nigeria, we can make special arrangements to ensure a safe, speedy and economical delivery to Nigeria. You can also inquire about car shipping and container shipping to Nigeria from the UK for larger requirements.
While prices are heavily influenced by several factors, we can give you a price range that would give you a rough idea of pricing. In 2026, air cargo to Nigeria can cost around £5–£8.50 per kg. Sea cargo is usually more economical and can cost you around £2.50–£3.50. For those who would like the cargo to be collected from their door, the door to door air cargo service to Nigeria typically falls around £6–£8.50 per kg.
As a simple example, a 20 kg shipment may cost roughly £100–£170 by air or about £60–£120 by sea. Barrel shipping is commonly advertised from around £60, although some operators charge closer to £100–£120 for a standard barrel. These are useful market guide prices rather than fixed Cargo To Africa rates, but they give customers a realistic figure to work with before requesting a personalised quote.
Shipping Cargo to Nigeria
With our experience, we ensure that sending cargo to Nigeria is completed in 3 easy steps for our customers.
Following is the information we require when providing the quote for the cargo before we collect it.
| Information We Need | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| UK postcode | To check collection arrangements |
| Nigerian destination | To determine the available route |
| Type of cargo | To choose an appropriate service |
| Weight | To help calculate shipping requirements |
| Dimensions | To determine cargo space |
| Number of items | To establish shipment size |
| Vehicle details | Required for car shipping quotes |
Our door to door shipping service is a hassle free and simple shipping experience that lets you send your cargo to Nigeria with a few simple clicks. You start by simply entering the cargo details on the website; we arrange a home pickup from your home or business address in the UK, and transport the cargo towards the required Nigerian destination without the customer arranging every stage independently.
Door to door availability depends on the Nigerian delivery area, shipment type and selected transport method. Popular enquiries include door to door shipping to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and other major Nigerian destinations.
There are many major ports that handle the cargo coming in to Nigeria but Lagos serves on one of the country’s main shipping gateways. Lagos Port Complex at Apapa and Tin Can Island Port Complex handle containerized and general cargo, while other important facilities include Onne and Rivers Port. The port used will usually reflect the shipping line, cargo type, selected service and final destination.
International shipments must also be supported by accurate cargo information and the correct documentation, which may include a commercial invoice, commodity classification, export declaration and any licences or certificates required for controlled goods. Nigeria applies its own import rules and restrictions, so a clear description of the goods is especially important for commercial cargo, vehicles, electrical products, food items and regulated goods. We handle shipping enquiries for destinations across Nigeria, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and Ibadan. To recommend the most suitable shipping option, provide your UK collection postcode, Nigerian delivery location, cargo type, dimensions and weight when requesting a quote.
