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November 12, 2024

Why Our WooCommerce Plugin Is the Perfect Fit for Your Business

The Terminal Africa WooCommerce Plugin is a tool that makes shipping easy for WordPress users. It allows you to collect payments, ship products globally, and choose from multiple trusted couriers—all directly from your WooCommerce store.

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February 11, 2025
Best Carriers for Shipping Food Internationally on Terminal Africa
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the approved carriers, eligible destinations, and permitted food items for shipping to countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
February 6, 2025
Starting Your Logistics Business with Little or No Money Using T-Hub
This blog discusses how T-Hub helps you start and run your logistics business profitably with little capital.
December 17, 2024
Top International Shipping Destinations for African Businesses
This blog explores the top shipping destinations and the immense opportunities awaiting African exporters.
December 9, 2024
How to Expand Your Business with International Shipping
This blog explains how to expand your logistics business with international shipping.
December 6, 2024
5 Tips for Reducing Shipping Costs During the Holiday Season
This blog contains tips that will help you navigate shipping during the busy holiday season.
December 4, 2024
The Six Steps for International Shipping in Nigeria
If you're shipping internationally, follow these six simple steps to ensure a smooth shipping process.
December 2, 2024
A look forward to 2022 for Terminal Africa
2021 was an amazing year of growth for the team at Terminal Africa. We launched our product in March, joined the Baobab Network accelerator programme in August, and grew our customer base to more than 350 businesses across Africa.
July 9, 2024
Easiest Way to Ship to the UK from Nigeria
In this blog, we'll walk you through the simplest way to ship your items to the UK stress-free.
July 9, 2024
Prohibited Items on Terminal Africa
In this blog, we will share with you a list of prohibited items for international shipments from some of our carriers. This information will be useful for anyone who is planning to send packages overseas.
June 5, 2024
3 Things You Need To Do Before Sending Shipments
If you plan to ship some items, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we've compiled a handy checklist to help you ensure a smooth and hassle-free shipping experience.
June 5, 2024
Understanding Additional Charges and Weight Discrepancy in Logistics
Learn all about additional charges and weight discrepancy and some tips that will help ensure you enjoy a smooth shipping experience.
September 13, 2023
Shipping and Delivery 101. A guide to optimising your delivery experience
At 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.
September 13, 2023
Cargo Food From Nigeria To The United Kingdom - Terminal Africa
Terminal Africa offers Cargo Services from Nigeria to anywhere abroad. We can help you deliver your packages at the most affordable prices in Nigeria. Contact us now for a free quote.
December 2, 2024
The art of packaging. A guide to packing & weighing.
In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the subject of packaging and sharing tips on how you can optimise your packing and weighing process to ensure seamless deliveries for your business.
July 9, 2024
Get the Lowest Prices on your Packaging Materials
You can now buy high quality packaging materials for your shipping directly from Terminal.
July 9, 2024
Types of Packaging Materials and Their Uses
In this article, we will learn more about the types of packaging materials and how each is used during shipping.
June 5, 2024
How to Package Foodstuffs for Export from Nigeria to the UK
Are you ready to learn how to package foodstuffs for export from Nigeria to the UK without the usual hassles and frustration associated with this activity? Right here in this comprehensive guide are pro hacks and tips on how to get it done without breaking a sweat
June 5, 2024
Does size matter? Actual vs Volumetric Weight
The debate on whether size matters is a trendy one, even in the logistics space. In this article, we’ll explain Actual Weight and Volumetric weight (size), how they’re calculated, why they are essential and what you can do to ensure your shipments are always weighed accurately.
June 5, 2024
Why Packaging Matters: The Role It Plays in Your Business Journey
In this blog, we will explain why your business needs packaging materials, the types of packaging materials, and the best place to source packaging materials.
June 5, 2024
A Guide to Packaging and Sending Fragile Items
In this blog, we'll walk you through the tips to use to ensure your fragile package reaches its destination intact.
February 11, 2025
Best Carriers for Shipping Food Internationally on Terminal Africa
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the approved carriers, eligible destinations, and permitted food items for shipping to countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
December 17, 2024
Top International Shipping Destinations for African Businesses
This blog explores the top shipping destinations and the immense opportunities awaiting African exporters.
December 9, 2024
How to Expand Your Business with International Shipping
This blog explains how to expand your logistics business with international shipping.
December 2, 2024
Understanding Customs & International shipments
In this blog post, we will explore the subject of customs duty and how it can affect your international shipments. From what custom duty is, how it is calculated, when you can expect to pay and how you may avoid it. We've got you covered!
October 3, 2024
How to Easily Export Goods to the USA
Learning how to export various goods to the USA taps into a lucrative market. This blog shares practical steps for easily exporting to the USA.
September 18, 2024
Top 5 Biggest Couriers in Nigeria for International Shipping
In this blog, we’ll share our insights on the most competent couriers for international shipping. We’ll highlight the Top 5 Biggest Couriers in Nigeria for International Shipping—examining global reach, reliability, and speed. We’ve also included some helpful guides to ensure your international shipments go off without a hitch.
September 3, 2024
Top 5 Items to Export to the USA
In this blog, we’ll explore the top five items to export to the USA and offer tips on how to do so easily.
February 6, 2025
Starting Your Logistics Business with Little or No Money Using T-Hub
This blog discusses how T-Hub helps you start and run your logistics business profitably with little capital.
December 4, 2024
The Six Steps for International Shipping in Nigeria
If you're shipping internationally, follow these six simple steps to ensure a smooth shipping process.
December 2, 2024
Logistics in Africa: Top 5 Growing Trends that are Shaping the SME Ecosystem
This piece will uncover some growing trends shaping the SME ecosystem within Africa and beyond. But just before proceeding to the list, it is crucial to mention that the African logistic landscape has since taken a new turn post-COVID pandemic.
December 2, 2024
Examining Logistics as the Lifeblood of SMEs and Supply Chain
As the world goes digital, with more human activities taking place virtually and businesses finding a home on e-commerce platforms, we dedicate this blog post to delving deep into the role of logistics in the long-term viability of SMEs and supply chains in Africa and beyond.
November 28, 2024
How Terminal Africa is Empowering 3PLs to Succeed in the Industry
Terminal Africa’s first masterclass was all about helping people in logistics learn, connect, and grow. From expert tips to a 500,000 Naira prize, here’s everything you missed!
November 28, 2024
Why Our WooCommerce Plugin Is the Perfect Fit for Your Business
Learn how the Terminal Africa WooCommerce Plugin simplifies shipping for WordPress users. With this tool, you can collect payments, ship worldwide, and access a variety of reliable couriers—all from your WooCommerce store.
July 24, 2024
Simple Shipping Tips For Every DropShipping Companies in Nigeria
In this blog post, we will be showing not only shipping tips for a successful dropshipping business but also steps to take to own a successful Dropshipping company in Nigeria.

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