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Explore articles about logistics trends, shipping tips, and product updates from Terminal Africa.
September 16, 2025
Customer Ranking & KYC: What It Means for Your Shipping
Shipping should always feel safe, simple, and rewarding. At Terminal Africa, we know that behind every shipment is something important — a gift to a loved one, a product for a customer, or goods your business relies on.
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June 5, 2024
A Guide to Packaging and Sending Fragile ItemsIn this blog, we'll walk you through the tips to use to ensure your fragile package reaches its destination intact.
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May 4, 2024
How Terminal Africa Helped Scale my Logistics BusinessWe sat down to have a quick chat with the founder of THEPEP. We discussed his desire to solve same day delivery problems and how it led him to build a successful business.
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September 13, 2023
Running an online business in Africa? Terminal’s got you covered.Terminal is a web platform that’s making it easy for entrepreneurs in Africa to build and grow online businesses. It combines a no-code website builder with built-in solutions for payments, shipping and marketing. This makes Terminal a one-stop shop for any entrepreneur looking to launch and grow any type of eCommerce venture in Africa.
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September 13, 2023
Paystack, Flutterwave? How we make the best payment platforms work for your African business.We believe that anyone making a payment on a website powered by Terminal, should have an experience that is native to their current location, regardless of where they are in the world.
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September 13, 2023
Shipping and Delivery 101. A guide to optimising your delivery experienceAt Terminal Africa, one of our goals is to make shipping and delivery more accessible for businesses across Africa, so today will be giving a short guide on the rights and wrong as well as tips that could help you avoid complications.
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September 13, 2023
What exactly is Terminal Africa?In order to answer this question of what Terminal Africa is properly, I’m going to point out 4 major problems I believe businesses face when they are trying to grow online and how Terminal Africa provides a solution for each one. With this, the concept of Terminal as a product and what it really does should be much clearer to understand.
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September 13, 2023
Scaling your SME with Terminal: 6 Reasons Why Your Potential Customer Thinks it is ImportantGrowing and scaling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) goes beyond online promotion or reaching product-market fit, both of which are standard practices among startups and SMEs. On the contrary, establishing a workflow system that inevitably includes investing in management and automation technology is vital to scaling SMEs.
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December 10, 2025
A Faster Way to Pay Customs Duty: Introducing Terminal’s New In-App Duty Payment SystemTerminal Africa now offers in-app customs duty payments through a new partnership with Customs Duty IO, giving shippers instant duty calculation and smoother payments for UPS, FedEx, and DHL shipments.
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June 27, 2025
Your Top Questions About Terminal Africa, Answered!To make shipping smarter, faster, and more confident, we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions our customers ask.
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June 20, 2025
Unlock Savings with Terminal Africa's Cashback Program: A Guide to Earning While You ShipIn this blog, we explore how you can start earning cashback and maximise your shipping benefits.
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March 24, 2025
3 Things You Need To Do After Booking ShipmentsThis blog post outlines three essential steps to take after booking a shipment—labeling your package correctly, checking your email for updates, and staying reachable—to ensure a smooth and hassle-free delivery.
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December 6, 2024
5 Tips for Reducing Shipping Costs During the Holiday SeasonThis blog contains tips that will help you navigate shipping during the busy holiday season.
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December 2, 2024
Following up on your deliveries with TerminalIn this blog post, we share a few tips on what you can do to ensure that your delivery request with Terminal Africa goes smoothly e.g. reviewing your delivery information, packaging your item securely and contacting your delivery courier.
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August 29, 2024
How Shipping Prices are Calculated in LogisticsThis article discusses the various types of pricing, such as surcharges and currency surcharges, and explores the factors affecting pricing in both local and international shipping.
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September 13, 2023
How to Package Fragile Items to Ensure Damage-Free DeliveryShipping fragile items overseas requires lots of care. Always ensure that your item is well protected with proper packaging material and choose the best shipping company like Terminal Africa to handle all your shipping needs.
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September 13, 2023
10 Tips for Packaging Products for DeliveryTo ensure hassle-free packaging, exporting, and delivery of food items to their owners, experts at Terminal Africa recommend the following tips.
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July 22, 2026
Stop Guessing: Know Exactly How Profitable Your Shipping Business IsLearn how to track shipment costs, profit, and delivery times using Terminal Africa's Insights feature.
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June 25, 2026
Understanding Terminal Africa's Waybill Access PolicyOur updated waybill access policy outlines how to use this feature responsibly and the measures in place to protect customers, operations, and the logistics ecosystem
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June 25, 2026
FDA Documentation for USA Shipping: Get Your FDA Certificate in 3 MinutesShipping FDA-regulated products to the USA? Learn about FDA Prior Notice requirements and how to generate your FDA documentation faster with Terminal Africa.
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June 20, 2026
Shipping from Nigeria to USA: Why You Can’t Ship Counterfeit ProductsLearn why counterfeit goods are banned in shipping from Nigeria to USA, how customs clearance works, and how to ship legally using Terminal Africa.
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March 30, 2026
Terminal UK Air Cargo Is Back: Ship Smarter, Faster, With ConfidenceTerminal UK Air Cargo is back. Learn what you can ship, how pricing works, delivery timelines, and how to send your packages to the UK smoothly — without the stress.
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March 30, 2026
3PL Pricing Guide 2026: Costs, Trends, and How to Save on LogisticsDiscover the ultimate 3PL pricing guide for 2026. Learn what affects costs, pricing models, and strategies to optimize logistics for your business.
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March 11, 2026
How Terminal Africa Supports Female Business Owners: The Maxmove Logistics StoryIn this blog, you'll learn how Mxmove Logisics, a female-owned business in Lagos, thrives in the international and interstate delivery space.
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May 14, 2026
How T-Hub Helps Logistics BusinessesDiscover how T-Hub helps logistics businesses streamline operations and scale faster with smart logistics solutions.
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February 27, 2026
How Port Harcourt Businesses Thrive with Terminal AfricaDiscover how Port Harcourt businesses are scaling with reliable, affordable shipping through Terminal Africa.
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January 13, 2026
February 1: What’s Changing With Wallet Transactions on Terminal (and How to Stay Ahead)We’re introducing small wallet transaction charges from February 1, 2026. Learn what’s changing, why, and simple ways to reduce what you pay.
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December 9, 2025
Terminal Local: Reliable Same-Day Delivery in Lagos & The SouthwestTerminal Local delivers fast, reliable same-day Lagos shipping and Southwest delivery with flat rates and no hidden fees. Built for eCommerce growth, it simplifies last-mile logistics and boosts customer trust.
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December 9, 2025
Kíní Ṣó? How Ìbàdàn Businesses Are Saving Time and Money with Terminal.Discover how Ibadan businesses streamline shipping with Terminal: fast deliveries, real-time tracking, and affordable rates for stress-free logistics and happy customers.
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February 6, 2025
Starting Your Logistics Business with Little or No Money Using T-HubThis blog discusses how T-Hub helps you start and run your logistics business profitably with little capital.
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December 4, 2024
The Six Steps for International Shipping in NigeriaIf you're shipping internationally, follow these six simple steps to ensure a smooth shipping process.
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