For Businesses · E-Commerce · Trade

Commercial UK → Nigeria Shipping for Businesses & E-Commerce

Volume-rate freight, full customs documentation, HS code support, Form M coordination, NAFDAC and SONCAP guidance — and weekly consolidation from any UK supplier address. Built for Nigerian SMEs and online retailers who ship every week.

Two Customer Types · One Service

Who We Move Commercial Cargo For

Segment B · Trade & Wholesale
📦

Wholesale & Trade Importers

Nigerian SMEs sourcing pharmaceuticals, machinery, electronics, fashion, raw materials and finished goods from UK suppliers — shipped commercially with proper customs documentation.

  • ✓ Commercial invoicing and packing lists handled
  • ✓ HS code classification and customs declaration
  • ✓ Form M and PAAR coordination with your bank
  • ✓ NAFDAC and SONCAP guidance for regulated goods
  • ✓ Volume rates from £14/cu ft on regular sailings
Segment E · Online & E-Commerce
🛒

E-Commerce & Online Sellers

Nigerian online retailers and Shopify/Amazon sellers consolidating UK-sourced stock weekly, fulfilled to Nigeria for direct customer delivery — with London warehousing and 3PL on tap.

  • ✓ Receive UK supplier deliveries at our Camberwell hub
  • ✓ Weekly air consolidation, fortnightly sea sailings
  • ✓ London warehousing for staged inventory build
  • ✓ Last-mile delivery to all 36 Nigerian states
  • ✓ Optional Lagos pick-and-pack fulfilment

Commercial Freight Is Different from Personal Effects

A barrel of food sent to family in Lagos and a 200-unit consignment of new electronics for resale are not handled the same way by Nigerian Customs. Personal effects clear quickly with minimal duty when honestly declared. Commercial cargo requires full documentation — and the cost of getting it wrong is significant: port storage charges of $50–$200 per day per container, customs holds that can stretch weeks, and over-payment on incorrect HS codes that you may never recover.

Most UK-Nigeria freight forwarders are set up for personal effects volume and treat commercial shipments as overflow. We run dedicated commercial freight as a separate service line — with the documentation discipline, HS code expertise, and Nigerian end-handling that B2B importers need.

Commercial Cargo Needs

  • Commercial invoice and packing list
  • Correct HS codes per ECOWAS CET
  • Form M for shipments over $5,000 USD
  • NAFDAC / SONCAP for regulated items
  • Bill of Lading (sea) or Air Waybill (air) in importer's name
  • EORI number for the UK exporter

Personal Effects Needs

  • Item declaration (no formal invoice required)
  • Sender ID
  • Recipient name + address + phone
  • Honest valuation

For personal effects shipping, see our personal effects page instead.

Compliance & Documentation

Customs Documentation, Handled End-to-End

We are licensed for UK customs export and work with established clearing agents at Apapa and Tin Can Island in Nigeria — coordinating the paperwork that determines whether your cargo clears in days or sits in port for weeks.

HMRC CDS Export

Authorised UK exporter — full Customs Declaration Service compliance for every commercial shipment.

EORI Registered

Active EORI for cross-border commercial trade between the UK and Nigeria.

Form M & PAAR

We work alongside your Nigerian bank to clear Form M and Pre-Arrival Assessment Report timelines.

NAFDAC / SONCAP

Guidance on which goods need NAFDAC registration or SONCAP product certification before import.

HS Code Classification

Correct tariff codes prevent over-payment and customs holds at Apapa/Tin Can.

Cargo Insurance

Goods-in-transit insurance applied to every commercial shipment as standard.

3PL · Consolidation · Warehousing

Send Suppliers to Our London Hub. Ship to Nigeria on a Schedule.

Our Camberwell warehouse receives goods from any UK supplier on your behalf — Amazon, wholesalers, factories, distributors. We log, photograph, and stage your stock until you have enough to ship economically, then consolidate everything into a single export shipment to Nigeria.

See Warehousing & 3PL Service

Commercial Pricing — Honest by Default

  • ✓Quoted in GBP. No exchange-rate surprises on the UK-side bill.
  • ✓Volume rates locked. If you commit to monthly volume, your per-cu-ft rate is fixed for 12 months.
  • ✓Customs duty estimated upfront. Government duty on commercial goods is paid to NCS, not to us — we estimate it in writing before you commit.
  • ✓14-day credit available for established commercial accounts after a short opening process.

FAQ

Commercial Shipping FAQs

Yes. Wrong HS codes are the single most common reason commercial cargo is held or over-charged at Apapa. Our team reviews your product list, suggests the correct codes per the Nigerian Customs CET, and submits the export declaration with these locked in. If your shipment is challenged, we have the documentation to defend the classification.
Form M is mandatory for most Nigerian commercial imports above $5,000 USD value. It is initiated by the Nigerian importer through their authorised dealer bank before shipment. We coordinate timing with you so the Form M is approved before cargo departs the UK — preventing arrival without Form M (which means weeks of port storage charges). For shipments under $5,000 USD, simpler procedures apply.
Sea freight rates start at £14 per cubic foot for committed monthly volume, dropping to £11 per cu ft for full container loads (FCL) on regular sailings. Air freight per-kg rates fall meaningfully above 100kg per booking. For e-commerce sellers shipping weekly, we offer dedicated capacity allocations on each departure. Tell us your monthly volume and we will give you a contracted rate.
Yes. Many e-commerce and trade customers buy from multiple UK suppliers (Amazon, wholesalers, factories) and have everything shipped to our Camberwell warehouse. We log, photograph, and consolidate each delivery into a single export shipment — saving significantly on per-shipment costs vs shipping from each supplier separately.
Standard commercial terms: 50% deposit on booking, 50% on UK departure, with cargo insurance certificate issued before sailing. For long-standing accounts with regular volume, we offer 14-day credit terms after a brief account-opening process. We accept GBP bank transfer to our UK business account, no other payment routes for commercial customers.
NAFDAC certification is required for: food, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, packaged water, and detergents. SONCAP applies to most regulated manufactured goods including electronics, electrical appliances, automotive parts, toys, and construction materials. We flag certification requirements at quotation and connect you to authorised NAFDAC consultants and SONCAP certification bodies (SGS, Intertek, Cotecna) before shipping.

Ready to Talk Commercial Volume?

Tell us your monthly volume, your product categories, and where you ship to in Nigeria. We will come back with a contracted rate and a documentation roadmap.

Request a Commercial Quote Call (+44) 7946 272819