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What door-to-door shipping to Nigeria includes
Door-to-door is the full-service option: you don’t drive to a depot in the UK, and nobody in Nigeria queues at a cargo office to collect. One enquiry through us, and we match you with an operator who handles both ends.
Collection from your UK address
The operator collects from your home, office or storage unit at an agreed time. Collection can be arranged across East London and the East of England — Ilford, Barking, Romford, Walthamstow and Dagenham, plus Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. If you’d rather drop off yourself to save on the collection charge, say so in your enquiry and we’ll match you with an operator that takes drop-offs.
Delivery to the recipient’s door in Nigeria
Delivery to all 36 Nigerian states. Lagos and Abuja are the fastest and cheapest lanes; door delivery in other states adds a little time and cost because goods move onward from the arrival hub. Give us the delivery address up front — an operator quoting for Surulere is not the right match for a village outside Makurdi, and we’d rather match you correctly the first time. No stories.
What’s included in the price
A door-to-door quote should cover UK collection, freight, customs clearance and final delivery to the Nigerian address. The main extra to expect is a handling fee — typically ~£20 with most operators. Ask the operator to confirm in writing that clearing is included; we only pass your enquiry to operators who quote door-to-door as a single figure, not a teaser rate with surprises at the Lagos end.
Door-to-door rates to Nigeria
These are typical market rates — your exact quote depends on the operator, weight and destination. See the full price list or request an exact quote.
Air door-to-door (per kg)
| Destination | Air per kg (guide) | Minimum weight | Handling | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | from ~£5/kg | typically 8–10kg | typically ~£20 | 5–7 working days |
| Abuja | from ~£6/kg | typically 8–10kg | typically ~£20 | 5–7 working days |
| Port Harcourt | from ~£6/kg | typically 8–10kg | typically ~£20 | 5–7 working days |
| Kano | from ~£6/kg | typically 8–10kg | typically ~£20 | 5–7 working days |
| Other states | from ~£6/kg | typically 8–10kg | typically ~£20 | 5–9 working days |
Express air runs at roughly ~£10/kg with delivery in 3–4 working days — worth it for documents and urgent items. More detail on the air freight page.
Sea door-to-door (per barrel, box or kg)
| Item / unit | Sea rate (guide) | Transit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel (220L) | from ~£60 per barrel | 4–8 weeks | see barrel shipping |
| Boxes / loose cargo | £2.50–£3.50 per kg | 4–8 weeks | minimum typically 30kg |
| Car / saloon (RoRo) | from ~£450 | 5–7 weeks | see car shipping |
| 20ft / 40ft container | POA — get a quote | 5–7 weeks | full container load |
Sea transit of 4–8 weeks assumes normal conditions; congestion at Lagos ports can stretch it, especially in the run-up to December. More on the sea freight page.
How door-to-door delivery works (step by step)
- Book and schedule collection. Send your details through the quote form or WhatsApp 07587484631 — what you’re sending, rough weight, collection postcode and the delivery address in Nigeria. We match your enquiry to a suitable operator, usually the same day.
- The operator collects from your door. You agree a collection window directly with the operator. Have items packed and labelled; if you need packing materials, ask — most operators supply boxes and barrels.
- Shipping and customs clearance. Your consignment flies or sails, then clears Nigerian customs under the operator’s arrangements. See how it works for how your delivery is tracked at each stage.
- Delivery to their door in Nigeria. The operator’s Nigerian delivery network takes the goods the final mile and obtains proof of delivery. Your recipient pays nothing on the doorstep when the quote is genuinely door-to-door.
Which UK areas collection covers
Collection can be arranged across East London and the East of England: Ilford, Barking, Romford, Walthamstow, Dagenham and the wider IG, RM, E17, CM, SS, CO, LU, PE, AL, WD, SG, NR and IP postcode areas — that’s Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk covered. Outside these areas, some operators still collect for a higher charge, and every operator accepts depot drop-offs. Full details on the collection areas page.
Where door-to-door delivery reaches in Nigeria
Delivery to all 36 Nigerian states. In practice, most consignments go to Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Benin City, Enugu, Onitsha and Kano — lanes the operators run weekly. For addresses beyond the major cities, goods arrive at the nearest hub and move onward by road, which is why “other states” carries the slightly higher guide rate of from ~£6/kg by air. Wherever the address is, ask for door delivery to be confirmed on the quote rather than “delivery to the operator’s Lagos office”.
How long does door-to-door take?
By air, allow 5–7 working days from collection to the recipient’s door for Lagos, and 5–9 working days for other states. Express air compresses that to 3–4 working days at roughly ~£10/kg. By sea, allow 4–8 weeks — and treat the top of that range as realistic between October and December, when port congestion at Apapa and Tin Can Island slows clearing for everyone. If your goods must land before Detty December, book sea freight by early October or switch to air.
What you can send door-to-door
Almost anything the corridor moves: foodstuff going out (rice, semovita, toiletries), electronics, phones and laptops, clothing and shoes, party items — aso-ebi, souvenirs, drinks for an owambe — furniture, white goods, generators and machine parts by sea, and full barrels. Restricted or banned: currency, arms and ammunition, illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, and aerosols or flammables on air freight. Not sure about an item? Ask on WhatsApp before you pack — a two-minute question beats a repack on collection day.
Is door-to-door delivery insured?
Basic cover varies by operator, so ask for the insurance terms with your quote rather than assuming. For electronics, laptops and anything worth more than a few hundred pounds, request additional insurance in your enquiry — it typically prices as a small percentage of declared value and turns a bad week into a claim. Whatever you ship, keep your receipt and photograph the packed goods before collection; both speed up any claim.
Why book door-to-door through Send Cargo To Nigeria
We connect you with trusted UK–Nigeria freight operators — one enquiry, matched to the right service. That matters for door-to-door more than any other service, because quality varies wildly on the final mile in Nigeria.
- One enquiry, matched to the right operator for the job — a barrel to Ibadan and a laptop to Lekki need different operators.
- Transparent typical rates published on our price list — most competitors make you call just to hear a number.
- WhatsApp-first, fast answers on 07587484631.
- No payment taken on this site — you pay the operator directly, so there’s no middleman margin hidden in your rate.
- Local to the corridor’s community — East London and the East of England focus, the same streets the collection vans work.
Door-to-door shipping to Nigeria — FAQs
What does door-to-door shipping to Nigeria include?
It covers all four stages: collection from your UK address, freight by air or sea, Nigerian customs clearance, and delivery to the recipient’s address in any of the 36 states. The only common extra is a handling fee, typically ~£20. Always ask the operator to confirm clearing is included in writing.
How much does door-to-door delivery to Nigeria cost?
Typical market rates run from ~£5/kg by air to Lagos and from ~£6/kg to other states, or £2.50–£3.50/kg by sea. A 220L barrel starts from ~£60 plus delivery. Your exact quote depends on the operator, weight and destination — request a quote for a firm figure.
Do you deliver to the door in every Nigerian state?
Yes — delivery to all 36 Nigerian states can be arranged. Lagos and Abuja are quickest; other states add 2–4 days by air as goods move onward from the arrival hub. Confirm the full delivery address in your enquiry so we match you with an operator that genuinely covers it.
How long does door-to-door take by air and sea?
Air door-to-door takes 5–7 working days to Lagos and 5–9 to other states; express air is 3–4 working days. Sea takes 4–8 weeks, with the longer end likely during October–December port congestion at Lagos. Booking collection early in the week usually catches that week’s departure.
Do you collect from my home or office in the UK?
Yes — operators collect from homes, offices and storage units across East London and the East of England, covering 13 postcode areas including IG, RM, E17, CM and NR. Outside that area, collection may cost more, or you can drop off at the operator’s depot instead.
Is the recipient charged anything on delivery?
Not on a genuine door-to-door quote — clearing and delivery are prepaid in the UK, so the recipient pays £0 at the door. If an operator’s price looks far below the typical ~£5/kg market rate, check whether Nigerian clearing charges have been left out for the recipient to pay.
Is door-to-door cargo insured?
Basic cover differs between operators, so request the insurance terms with your quote. For items worth over a few hundred pounds — laptops, phones, jewellery — ask for additional cover, usually priced as a small percentage of declared value. Photograph packed goods and keep receipts; unsure, ask on 07587484631 first.
How do I book a collection?
Send the item details, weight estimate, collection postcode and Nigerian delivery address via the quote form or WhatsApp 07587484631. We match you with an operator, usually within 1 working day, and you agree the collection window directly with them. You pay the operator, not this site.
Book your door-to-door collection
One enquiry and you’re matched with an operator who collects from your door and delivers to theirs — any of Nigeria’s 36 states, air from ~£5/kg. Get your free quote, WhatsApp 07587484631, or email [email protected]. Compare the numbers first on our price list.