Why Thousands of People Ship from the UK to Lagos Every Week

Lagos is Nigeria's commercial capital and Africa's largest city — home to over 15 million people. For the more than one million Nigerians living in the United Kingdom, Lagos is where family lives, where businesses operate, and where cultural ties run deepest. Every week, thousands of people in the UK search for ways to ship cargo to Lagos. R-Zone Enterprises has been answering those searches with real service since 2012. We are the highest-rated UK-to-Nigeria cargo company on Google — 107+ five-star reviews earned organically, over 50,000 shipments delivered.

Air Freight from the UK to Lagos: Prices and Transit Times

Air freight is the fastest way to send cargo from the UK to Lagos. R-Zone operates three air freight departures per week — Monday, Wednesday and Friday — from London Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW) and Manchester (MAN). Your cargo arrives at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) within 5–10 working days. Our Lagos team handles all Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) clearance and arranges door delivery to any address in Lagos or Nigeria. Air freight from the UK to Lagos starts from £5 per kg — all-inclusive. No hidden fees.

Sea Freight from the UK to Lagos: Prices and Transit Times

Sea freight is the most affordable way to ship larger or heavier cargo from the UK to Lagos. R-Zone operates weekly sea freight sailings from UK ports to Apapa Port and Tin Can Island, Lagos. Transit time is 4–6 weeks from UK departure. Sea freight starts from £3 per kg — the cheapest rate available for bulk cargo to Nigeria. For vehicle shipping, R-Zone operates a specialist RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) service with monthly sailings from UK ports to Lagos.

Door-to-Door Cargo Service: UK to Lagos

R-Zone's most popular service is door-to-door cargo — we collect from your UK address and deliver directly to the recipient's door in Lagos or anywhere in Nigeria. The door-to-door service combines UK collection, export documentation, air or sea transit, Nigeria customs clearance, and final-mile delivery — all managed by our own teams at both ends. No third parties. No handoffs. Door-to-door cargo from the UK to Lagos starts from £6 per kg including UK collection.

How Long Does Shipping from the UK to Lagos Take?

Air freight UK to Lagos: 5–10 working days. Breakdown: flight time approximately 6–8 hours direct, Lagos airport customs clearance 1–3 working days, last-mile delivery 1–3 working days. Sea freight UK to Lagos: 4–6 weeks. Breakdown: sailing from UK ports to Lagos approximately 21–28 days, port handling 2–3 days, customs clearance 2–5 working days, delivery 1–3 days. All transit times begin from the date R-Zone receives your cargo at our Upminster, Essex warehouse or collects it from your UK door.

What Can You Send from the UK to Lagos?

R-Zone accepts a wide range of cargo: Clothing, shoes and accessories — no quantity restrictions for personal use. Electronics — laptops, phones, televisions, kitchen appliances, cables and accessories. Foodstuffs — garri, fufu, egusi, dried fish, crayfish, palm oil, tinned goods, spices, snacks and most dry African and UK food products. Household goods — furniture, bedding, kitchen items, books, toys and personal effects. Business goods — commercial merchandise, retail stock, raw materials, machinery parts. Vehicles — cars, motorcycles and vans via our specialist RoRo sea freight service. Not accepted: firearms, controlled drugs, bleaching creams, live animals, or any item on the UK or Nigerian prohibited import list.

How to Book Your UK to Lagos Shipment with R-Zone

Step 1: Get a free quote — call +44 (0) 800 772 0864, WhatsApp +44 7915 647 119, or submit our online form. Same-day response guaranteed. Step 2: Confirm your booking — we confirm in writing with a unique shipment reference number. Step 3: Drop off or arrange UK collection — bring cargo to our Upminster, Essex warehouse (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 11am–2pm), or we collect from your UK door. Step 4: We handle everything — customs documentation, transit, Lagos clearance and delivery. SMS and email updates at every milestone.

Why R-Zone Is the Best UK to Lagos Cargo Company

12+ years of experience — managing UK–Lagos cargo since 2012. Over 50,000 shipments delivered. 107+ five-star Google reviews — the highest-rated UK-to-Nigeria cargo company on Google, all earned organically. Own operations at both ends — our warehouse in Upminster, Essex and our own team in Lagos. No third-party handoffs. Transparent pricing — the price you are quoted is the price you pay. No fuel surcharges, no hidden fees. Call +44 (0) 800 772 0864 or WhatsApp +44 7915 647 119 to book today.

How much does it cost to ship from the UK to Lagos?

Air freight from the UK to Lagos starts from £5 per kg with R-Zone Cargo. Sea freight starts from £3 per kg. Door-to-door service starts from £6 per kg. All prices include UK export documentation and Nigeria customs clearance — no hidden fees.

How long does shipping from the UK to Lagos take?

Air freight from the UK to Lagos takes 5–10 working days. Sea freight takes 4–6 weeks. Transit times start from the date R-Zone receives your cargo at our Upminster, Essex warehouse or collects it from your UK door.

Does R-Zone deliver to all areas in Lagos?

Yes. R-Zone delivers to all areas in Lagos — including Ikeja, Victoria Island, Lekki, Surulere, Agege, Mushin, Oshodi and all other districts. We also deliver to all 36 states in Nigeria from our Lagos operations base.

What documents do I need to ship cargo to Lagos?

R-Zone prepares all export and import documentation on your behalf — commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill or bill of lading, and NCS customs declaration. You do not need to prepare any paperwork yourself.

Can R-Zone collect cargo from anywhere in the UK?

Yes. R-Zone offers UK-wide door collection from any address — London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh and everywhere in between. Collection is included in our door-to-door service from £6/kg.