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How to Ship Intercity in the US, Canada or the UK

In this guide, you will learn how to activate and ship intercity within the US, Canada or the UK.

Yes, you can now send packages within the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada using Terminal Africa! Whether you’re sending products to customers, shipping to friends, or returning goods, Terminal connects you with trusted domestic carriers like USPS, Evri UK, ParcelForce, Canada Post, and LSI — all from one platform.

Before you start shipping locally within these countries, you’ll need to activate the relevant domestic carriers from your Terminal dashboard.

Toggle On the Right Carriers

Before creating your shipment, make sure the following carriers are enabled on your account:

  • USPS (for shipping within the U.S.)
  • Evri UK and ParcelForce (for shipping within the U.K.)
  • Canada Post and LSI (for shipping within Canada)

How to Activate Carriers - Full Guide

  1. Log in to your Terminal Africa dashboard
  2. Go to SettingsCarriers
  3. Toggle the carriers you want On or Off.

After toggling on carriers like USPS, Evri, ParcelForce, Canada Post etc. you’re now ready to books shipments within the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada!

Step-by-Step: Ship a Package Within the U.S.

Let’s walk through an example: shipping a pair of black trousers from Santa Clara County, California, to New York, NY.

Step 1: Log in to Terminal Africa

Go to www.dashboad.terminal.africa and log in to your account.

Step 2: Click “Book Shipment”

From your dashboard, click on “Book Shipment”.

Step 3: Enter the Sender’s Information

  • Name: Donald Okaragba
  • Address: 335 Pioneer Way, Santa Clara County, California
  • Phone: (enter a valid U.S. number)
  • ZIP Code: 95054

Step 4: Enter Receiver’s Information

  • Name: Udi Okoh
  • Address: 601 W 57th St Apt 21e, New York, NY 10019
  • Phone: (enter a valid U.S. number)
  • ZIP Code: 10019

Step 5: Enter Parcel Information

Click on the ‘Add item’ button. Then, enter the parcel details: item name, category, sub-category, HS code, weight, value, and click ‘Save item’.
P.S: Also, upload a proof of weight document, showing the volumetric and actual weight of the package.

Step 6: Choose a Carrier & Add Insurance

Choose a carrier that suits your shipping needs, and add insurance.

Step 7: Pay and Confirm the Shipment

Review the cost, then pay securely using your Terminal Wallet, card, or Paystack.

Want to Ship Within the UK or Canada?

No problem. Just repeat the same steps, and:

  • Select UK or Canada as your shipping country
  • Enable and choose carriers like Evri UK, ParcelForce, Canada Post, or LSI

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