Getting your goods directly to your customers is the backbone of running a business, and if you can’t do this well, you limit your business’s capacity to scale.
Tolu recently relocated to London and runs a beauty business, selling skincare products to her customers back home in Abuja. She got her fingers burnt trusting a delivery company her friend recommended, and 2 months later, her customers still hadn’t received their skincare products.
Every growing business needs to be able to ship internationally. If you’re looking for a reliable platform to create your online shop and ship directly to your customers without the risk of being unsuccessful at the end of the day, we built Stores for you.
Stores helps you build your online store and ship your products in minutes, connecting you to the best delivery companies for shipping between Nigeria and the UK.
Shipping from the UK to Nigeria: Air vs Sea Freight
Shipping from the UK to Nigeria generally comes down to two options: air freight (2–7 days) or sea freight (2–6 weeks), depending on the size, weight, and type of items you’re shipping.
Air freight is best for small, urgent, or high-value packages and large parcel courier loads that need to move fast. Your package is loaded onto a plane and flown straight to its destination. The catch is that planes can only carry so much weight, so air freight typically costs 5 to 10 times more than sea freight per unit.
Sea freight is best for bulky, heavy, or non-urgent cargo, ideally anything above 1000kg. It’s the go-to option for sending large parcel shipments when time isn’t the priority, but cost is.
Shipping issues can escalate quickly. In 2023, Statista reported that just 64.2% of container ships reached their destination on time. That means out of every 100 shipments, almost 36 were delayed. This is mostly caused by poor logistics planning or carrier mishandling.
This is why Stores connects you with well-vetted and reliable delivery companies that let you ship and track your order with a tracking code so nothing gets missing.
What Should You Know About Shipping Costs?
This is probably the question on your mind: What’s the cost for shipping a parcel internationally?
As a rule of thumb, shipping costs are calculated based on the weight and size of your package, the bigger the box, the higher the cost. It’s generally advisable to use boxes that snugly fit your items, leaving no empty space, since couriers often charge based on volumetric (dimensional) weight, not just actual weight.
With Stores, you don’t have to guess or call around for quotes. You get transparent, real-time pricing from multiple delivery companies displayed automatically on the shipment page as soon as you fill in your details, making international delivery really simple.
Note: When picking a logistics partner, price isn’t the only thing that matters, check out other important things to consider.
How to Ship to Nigeria from the UK Through Stores
Here are 4 easy steps to create your store and start shipping packages from the UK to any location in Nigeria:
Step 1: Create a Store
Select “Create Your Store Now” on our website, fill in the required fields, and set up your shop with your preferred theme and products.
Step 2: Create an Order
Proceed to create an order, entering all necessary details needed to ensure a smooth delivery process.
Step 3: Select Your Preferred Delivery Company
On the shipment page, pick a logistics company from our curated list of the best delivery companies. You’ll see multiple providers side-by-side with real-time prices, so you can compare and choose confidently.
Step 4: Track Your Shipment
Monitor the real-time status of your parcel as it travels from the UK to Nigeria, from pickup to delivery.
Final Words
Shipping shouldn’t be the reason your business stays small. With Stores, you skip the headaches, the endless comparisons, and the anxiety of not knowing where your package is. From setting up your shop to tracking your parcel’s every move from the UK to Nigeria, Stores takes the headache out of international shipping.
Create Your Store Now and ship with confidence.
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