Sending Cargo from the UK to Nigeria: Where to Start

Sending cargo from the UK to Nigeria comes down to a few simple decisions: air or sea, drop-off or door to door, and how to pack so you are not paying for empty space. Get those right and shipping to Nigeria is straightforward and affordable. This guide pulls everything together prices, transit times, customs, packing and how to book so you can plan your shipment with confidence. R-Zone Enterprises has been the trusted name in UK Nigeria cargo since 2012: over 50,000 shipments delivered, 107+ five-star reviews, weekly air and sea departures, and our own teams in the UK and Lagos. The price we quote is the price you pay.

Cargo Prices from the UK to Nigeria (2026)

R-Zone's all-inclusive 2026 cargo rates: Sea freight from £3/kg. The cheapest option for large or heavy cargo. Transit 4 6 weeks. Air freight from £5/kg. The fastest option. Transit 5 10 working days. Door to door from £6/kg. Includes UK collection and delivery to the recipient's door in Nigeria. Worked examples for a 20kg box, London to Lagos: Sea: approximately £60 90 Air: approximately £100 160 Door to door (air): approximately £120 180 Every rate covers UK export documentation, transit, Nigeria customs clearance and delivery. You pay for actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater air uses ÷6,000, sea uses ÷1,000.

Air vs Sea vs Door to Door: Choosing Your Service

Air freight choose it for speed and high-value-per-kg goods: electronics, phones, documents, medicine, fashion, gifts. 5 10 working days. Sea freight choose it for large, heavy or bulky cargo: household goods, furniture, bulk food, vehicles, relocations. 4 6 weeks, cheapest per kg. Door to door available on both air and sea. We collect from your UK address and deliver to the recipient's door in Nigeria. The most convenient option, and for most senders worth the small premium. Still unsure? Tell R-Zone what you are sending and we will recommend the most economical service for your goods and deadline.

How Long Does Cargo Take to Reach Nigeria?

Air freight: 5 10 working days. UK handling, flight to Lagos, customs clearance, delivery. Sea freight: 4 6 weeks. UK handling, ocean transit to Lagos (Apapa or Tin Can Island), customs clearance, delivery. R-Zone runs weekly departures on both air and sea, so your cargo joins the next service rather than waiting. The main variables are the schedule, port and customs conditions in Lagos, and your final destination within Nigeria. For seasonal peaks like Christmas, book early demand and timelines both tighten.

Nigerian Customs, Duty and Compliance Made Simple

R-Zone handles Nigerian customs clearance on every shipment through Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), plus NAFDAC (food, cosmetics, supplements, medicine) and SON (regulated electronics and goods) where they apply. Our Lagos team manages this so your cargo is not held at the border. Import duty is separate from shipping it is a government charge based on the CIF value (cost + insurance + freight). Most personal-use household goods attract little or no duty; commercial goods are dutiable under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff, plus 7.5% VAT. Prohibited and restricted items cannot be shipped. If you are unsure whether your goods need NAFDAC or SON clearance, ask us before booking we confirm it upfront.

How to Pack Cargo for Nigeria

Good packing protects your goods and lowers your bill. Use strong double-walled boxes and fill empty space so contents cannot shift. Pack densely for sea freight especially, the ÷1,000 volumetric rule punishes big, light boxes. Vacuum-pack clothing to save weight and volume. Wrap fragile items individually and label boxes clearly. Write a contents list per box it speeds customs clearance in Lagos. Consolidate several small parcels into fewer large, well-packed boxes to cut your per-shipment cost. R-Zone can also pack for you at collection.

How to Book Your Cargo with R-Zone

Booking takes minutes: 1. Tell us what you are sending, the rough weight, and your UK and Nigeria locations. 2. We send an all-inclusive quote the same day. 3. You drop off, or we collect from your UK address for door to door. 4. We ship, clear Nigerian customs and deliver. With 12+ years of UK Nigeria cargo experience and 107+ five-star reviews, R-Zone is the most trusted name in the trade. Air from £5/kg · Sea from £3/kg · Door to door from £6/kg. Call +44 (0) 800 772 0864, WhatsApp +44 7915 647 119, or use our online quote form for a free, no-obligation quote.

How much does it cost to send cargo from the UK to Nigeria in 2026?

Cargo from the UK to Nigeria starts from £3/kg by sea and £5/kg by air with R-Zone Cargo; door to door starts from £6/kg. A 20kg box costs roughly £60 90 by sea or £100 160 by air, all-inclusive of documentation, transit, Nigeria customs clearance and delivery.

What is the best way to send cargo from the UK to Nigeria?

It depends on your cargo. Air freight (5 10 working days, from £5/kg) is best for urgent or high-value items. Sea freight (4 6 weeks, from £3/kg) is best for large or heavy shipments. Door to door adds UK collection and Nigerian doorstep delivery from £6/kg. R-Zone can advise the cheapest option for your specific goods.

How long does cargo take to reach Nigeria from the UK?

Air freight takes 5 10 working days; sea freight takes 4 6 weeks. Both timelines include UK handling, transit to Lagos, Nigeria customs clearance and final delivery. R-Zone runs weekly air and sea departures so cargo never waits long for the next service.

Do you handle Nigerian customs clearance?

Yes. Every R-Zone cargo price includes Nigeria customs clearance through Nigeria Customs Service, plus NAFDAC and SON clearance where applicable, handled by our own team in Lagos. Import duty itself is a separate government charge that most personal-use household goods attract little or none of.

Which is the most trusted cargo company from the UK to Nigeria?

R-Zone Enterprises has shipped cargo from the UK to Nigeria since 2012, with over 50,000 shipments delivered, 107+ five-star Google reviews, and dedicated operations teams in both the UK and Lagos. All pricing is all-inclusive with no hidden fees.