Tianah Global Logistics supports shipping from Nigeria to the UK for individuals, families and businesses. Discuss air and sea freight, approved foods, personal belongings and commercial goods with the team. Start with your item list and full destination so the available service and preparation can be assessed.
Identify the UK destination
Provide the full address and state whether it is in Great Britain or Northern Ireland. Explain whether the goods are for personal use or a business. Those details should guide the requirements check from the beginning.
The UK goods-sent-from-abroad guide is a reference for the parcel context. Do not assume traveller allowances apply to a separate shipment.
Prepare the cargo brief
List quantities, values and package details. Identify electronics, food ingredients, liquids, fragile items and temperature-sensitive products separately. Tianah's published service categories are broad; the exact product still needs acceptance.
For belongings, see personal effects. For business orders, see business logistics. If sourcing is needed, discuss procurement before purchase.
Food checks for the UK route
Tianah's published UK sea policy excludes specified foods and ingredients. Use the UK guidelines section and ask about the exact products before packing. A company non-acceptance list is not a complete explanation of every UK legal import route.
Keep the labels and describe whether food is homemade or commercially packed. A substitute brand can have different ingredients. Read the UK food guide for the checking workflow.
Air and sea options
Compare available options against the real needed date and final address. Ask when each estimate starts, which stages it includes and whether the delivery endpoint is a collection point or a doorstep.
No universal mode recommendation applies to all cargo. The UK air-versus-sea guide helps you compare scope and timing without assuming one option is always cheaper or appropriate.
Understand the quote
Give the final packed weight and dimensions, package count, origin and destination. Ask for the price inclusions and any costs outside the quote. Door-to-door describes transport endpoints; it does not automatically mean duties and taxes are paid.
Use the UK cost guide to prepare your comparison. If the contents or address changes, request a review before handover.
Documentation and receiving
Keep descriptions and values accurate and consistent. Ask which documents apply to the shipment's actual purpose. Make sure the recipient has the reference and can respond to questions.
Tianah provides guidance; it does not control every authority's decision. Do not plan on guaranteed customs clearance or an unconfirmed final date.
Handover in Nigeria
Contact the team before visiting the listed Lagos or Port Harcourt drop-off. Confirm accepted contents and packing instructions, especially for specialist cargo.
Questions about UK shipping
Can I send any packaged food?
No. Check the exact ingredients, destination process and Tianah service acceptance first.
Is the whole UK covered by one procedure?
Identify Great Britain or Northern Ireland and use the applicable process. Confirm the full address.
Do you offer a fixed rate per kilogram?
Tianah does not publish a universal rate. Request a quote for the actual packed consignment.
Does air freight guarantee the needed date?
Ask for a current estimate and any specific written commitment. The mode alone is not a guarantee.
Can I send goods from the UK to Nigeria?
See the reverse-route page; it needs its own product and service assessment. Request your quote, or begin with the Nigeria-to-UK planning guide.