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Real prices, in GBP, with no charges at the African end. Jump to air freight, sea freight or car shipping below — and a quote is always free.
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- Air & sea cargo, door-to-door
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Air freight rates
Air freight is the fast lane — a few working days, ideal for urgent, fragile or high-value items. It's £5.90/kg plus a £20 handling charge, and door-to-door rates toNigeria vary by state (find yours below). We also fly toGhana and across Africa.
Nigeria cargo rates by state
| State | Door-to-door£/kg | Office collection£/kg | Min weight | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Lagos | £6.20 | £5.90 | 20kg | 5–7 days |
| Abia | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Adamawa | £7.70 | £7.70 | 30kg | 10 days |
| Akwa Ibom | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Anambra | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Bauchi | No service | £7.70 | 30kg | 10 days |
| Bayelsa | £7.70 | £7.70 | 30kg | 10 days |
| Borno | No service | £8.20 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Cross River | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Delta | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Ebonyi | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Edo | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Ekiti | £6.50 | £6.50 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Enugu | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Gombe | No service | £8.20 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Imo | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Jigawa | No service | £8.20 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Kaduna | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Kano | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 12 days |
| Katsina | No service | £7.70 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Kebbi | No service | £7.70 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Kogi | £7.20 | £6.90 | 30kg | 15 days |
| Kwara | £6.50 | £6.50 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Nassarawa | £7.70 | £7.70 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Niger | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Ogun | £6.50 | £6.50 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Ondo | £6.50 | £6.50 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Osun | £6.50 | £6.50 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Oyo | £6.50 | £6.50 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Plateau | £7.20 | £6.90 | 30kg | 15 days |
| Rivers | £7.20 | £6.90 | 20kg | 10 days |
| Sokoto | No service | £8.20 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Taraba | No service | £8.20 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Yobe | No service | £8.20 | 20kg | 15 days |
| Zamfara | No service | £8.20 | 20kg | 15 days |
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Air freight door-to-door rates per Nigerian state, in £ per kg, plus a £20 handling charge. Office collection = collect from a local office. Rates and minimum weights from Rolats Services. Lagos: office min 10kg, door-to-door min 20kg. A £20 handling charge applies to every shipment.
Fixed prices for popular items (to Lagos)
Door-to-door fixed prices for TVs, laptops and electronics — no weighing needed. For other destinations, ask us for a quote.
Televisions (door-to-door, Lagos)
| 19 inch TV | £120 |
| 24 inch TV | £160 |
| 32 inch TV | £180 |
| 37 inch TV | £200 |
| 40 inch TV | £230 |
| 42 inch TV | £260 |
| 46 inch TV | £300 |
| 50 inch TV | £350 |
Electronics & devices (door-to-door, Lagos)
| Laptop (15–17 inch) | £55 |
| Computer / desktop | £160 |
| Printer | £55 |
| Mobile phone (per unit) | £35 |
| iPad | £30 |
Fixed door-to-door prices for common items to Lagos, Nigeria (PLASMA/LCD TVs, computers and laptops). A £20 handling charge applies. Rates for other destinations vary — contact us for a quote.
Sea freight rates
Sea cargo is the cost-effective route for barrels, boxes, furniture and bulk — typically 4–6 weeks. It starts from £70 per bag, with LCL groupage and full 20ft/40ft containers priced on request. Sending a few boxes? See send a parcel to Nigeria, orbarrels & personal effects.
Sea pricing depends on volume and the number of bags, barrels or boxes — send your item list for an exact quote. All prices are all-in in GBP with no charges at the African end. Shipping for the festive season? Book early — see our Detty December shipping deadlines.
Car shipping prices by country
Car shipping by RoRo from the UK, port-to-port (UK → Africa only). Salon-car rates shown; 4x4/Jeep, vans and containers on request. See full detail on shipping a car to Nigeria or to Ghana.
| Destination | Port | Salon carRoRo | 4x4 / Jeep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | Abidjan | £650 | On request |
| Senegal | Dakar | £790 | On request |
| Gabon | Libreville | £810 | On request |
| Benin | Cotonou | £820 | On request |
| Nigeria | Tin Can Island / Apapa (Lagos) | £840 | £1130 |
| Ghana | Tema | £840 | £1020 |
| Cameroon | Douala | £870 | On request |
| The Gambia | Banjul | £900 | On request |
| Guinea | Conakry | £900 | On request |
| Togo | Lomé | £900 | On request |
| Angola | Luanda / Lobito | £900 | On request |
| Liberia | Monrovia | £930 | On request |
| Morocco | Casablanca | £970 | On request |
| Sierra Leone | Freetown | £1040 | On request |
| Congo (Pointe Noire) | Pointe Noire | On request | On request |
- Prices are port-to-port only — they do not include loading, inland haulage or destination clearing. Ask us for a door-to-door quote.
- Customers are responsible for the contents loaded in their vehicle. Vehicles are not automatically insured — arrange your own marine insurance if required.
- Non-runner vehicles are not permitted via RoRo. Contact us for container options.
- A £20 handling charge applies. Car shipping is UK → Africa only.
Duties, taxes & exchange rates
Our prices are all-in in GBP with no charges at the African end. Any import duty and VAT charged by the destination country is set by that country's customs authority, based on your goods' commodity classification. To check a code, use the officialUK Trade Tariff (HS codes) ↗, and for the UK export rules seeExporting goods from the UK ↗. Each destination country page links to its own customs and ports authority. For GBP conversions, theBank of England exchange rates ↗ are a reliable reference.
New to shipping? Read how Africa shipping costs are worked out, our UK export documentation guide, and browseall shipping guides.
Rates — your questions answered
Air freight starts from £5.90/kg plus a £20 handling charge. Rates to Nigeria vary by state — see the table — from £5.90/kg (Lagos) up to £8.20/kg for some northern states.
Sea cargo starts from £70 per bag. Full 20ft and 40ft containers are priced on request. Sea is the cost-effective choice for barrels, boxes, furniture and vehicles.
RoRo salon-car prices start from £650 (Ivory Coast). Nigeria and Ghana are £840, with 4x4/Jeep at £1,130 (Nigeria) and £1,020 (Ghana). See the car table for every destination.
No. Cargo prices are all-in in GBP with no charges at the African end. A £20 handling charge applies. Car prices are port-to-port and exclude clearing, haulage and marine insurance unless you ask for a door-to-door quote.
Have more questions? See all frequently asked questions or contact us.
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