The Old Kent Road is South London's African trade artery — supermarkets, wholesalers and traders line the A2 corridor from the Bricklayers Arms to Burgess Park. Rolats collects free across SE1 and SE15, ideal for larger loads and container traders, to our Dagenham depot at 494 Gale Street. Air freight £5.90/kg + £20 handling to Lagos and Abuja in days; sea cargo from £70 per bag, plus cars and full containers via the Lagos ports. Form M, SONCAP and PAAR handled — door-to-door, all-in GBP.
The A2's African trade corridor
Few roads in London move as much West African trade as the Old Kent Road. From the African and Caribbean supermarkets to the retail parks and wholesalers along the A2, this is where traders stock up — and where a lot of cargo begins its journey to Nigeria.
We're built for this. Whether it's a personal barrel or a pallet of stock, we collect free anywhere along the corridor from Ilderton Road to Burgess Park.
Built for traders & larger loads
Moving commercial quantities to Lagos or Onitsha markets? We handle part-loads, pallets and full containers through Apapa and Tin Can Island.
- Container consolidation for regular traders
- Sea bags from £70 for smaller consignments
- Cars and vehicles quoted per shipment
Air freight for urgent stock
When a customer needs it now, air freight is £5.90/kg + £20 handling to Lagos or Abuja in a few working days.
Ideal for high-value or fast-moving goods, samples and documents. We manage the PAAR so consignments clear cleanly.
Commercial customs done right
Trade shipments live and die on paperwork. As an HMRC Customs Authorised, EORI-registered forwarder (06153914), we prepare Form M, SONCAP and PAAR correctly, every time.
Everything is quoted all-in GBP, door-to-door — so there are no surprise charges at the Nigerian end for you or your buyers.
A reliable partner since 2007
Old Kent Road traders need a forwarder who turns up and prices straight. We've done this route since 2007 with a 4.7/5 Google rating.
Regular shipments? We'll set you up with consistent rates and slots. Send your volumes and destinations and we'll quote the same day.