News & freight guides
Practical guides on exporting, importing and doing business between the UK, EU, China and Nigeria — written from our experience moving freight on these routes every day.
Latest articles
Trade, export and logistics guides
A selection of the guides our team has put together for shippers and small businesses trading across our routes.
Business
Business opportunities in the UK for expatriates
From tech and import/export to tourism and wellness — a look at sectors where expats are building businesses in the UK.
Business
Exploring business opportunities in Nigeria
Agriculture, fintech and renewable energy — where entrepreneurs are finding the strongest growth in Nigeria right now.
Export
Top 10 products to export from the UK to Nigeria
Pharmaceuticals, fashion and more — the categories seeing the strongest UK-to-Nigeria trade growth.
Getting started
How to start a cargo export business from the UK and EU to Africa
A general guide to the fundamentals — company registration, choosing your routes, and finding reliable contacts.
Marketing
Why you need to list your freight forwarding business in transport directories
Trust matters in logistics — how a directory listing helps freight forwarders land new clients.
Advice
How do you identify a fake freight forwarder?
The warning signs to watch for before you hand your goods to a freight forwarder you haven't used before.
More from the archive
Other guides worth a read
- Proof of export and VAT refund explained
- Explaining volumetric weight billing in air cargo
- The need for proper handling of goods by customers
- Problem with extra luggage to Nigeria from the UK
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