If you try to book any type of shipment or delivery on the Topship app, you will be presented with multiple shipping options offering different benefits at varying prices.
Topship partners with tried and tested logistics and shipping stakeholders to design multiple options for Nigerians looking to ship within and out of Nigeria. Whether you’re sending a parcel to London or hauling large containers from China, we’ve got a service for you.
Here’s a quick overview of the shipping options on the Topship app:
| Shipping option or Service | About | Key Features | Who Is This For |
| Budget (Import & export service) | Ship into and out of Nigeria without worrying about customs clearance charges.
Use the Budget shipping option and join thousands of businesses and individuals enjoying zero customs clearance charges on imports and exports. | Export:
i. Ships to the UK, USA, Canada and major EU countries. ii. Timeline of 7-15 working days. iii. Price includes import duties/customs clearance fees. Import: i. Door-to-door imports from the USA (more routes are coming soon!!) ii. Timeline of 7-15 working days. iii. Price includes import duties/customs clearance fees. | For the individual/business that ships high-value items and needs to save on import duties
Suitable for packages of all sizes. Longer delivery timeline. No import duties/customs clearance fees. |
| Express (Import & export service) | Express is the fastest way to ship from Nigeria worldwide.
With expedited delivery and processing times, you can rest assured that your items will reach their destination quickly and safely. | i. Ships to and from any city worldwide
ii. Timeline of 3-7 working days | For the individual/business that needs an urgent delivery
Suitable for packages of all sizes. Fastest delivery timeline. |
| Saver / Saver Priority | Saver is the cheaper way to ship from Nigeria to any location worldwide.
With a slower delivery timeline than Express, it offers affordability instead of speed. | i. Ships to any city worldwide
ii. Timeline of 7-10 working days | For the individual/business that has ample time to ship and needs a more affordable option
Suitable for packages of all sizes. |
| Shop and Ship | Shop & Ship allows you to easily shop from your favourite international online stores and has zero customs clearance charges. It also delivers your items to your doorstep in Nigeria at a low cost. | Shop & Ship – Standard
i.Ships from the UK, US, Canada ii. Timeline of 7-14 working days iii. Price includes customs clearance charges Shop & Ship – Express i.Ships from the UK, US, Canada, and more ii. Timeline of 5-7 working days iii. Price does NOT include customs clearance charges | For online shoppers.
Faster doorstep delivery to your home in Nigeria. Shop without paying customs clearance fees (when you choose the Standard option) |
| Sea Freight (Ship Via Sea) | Import or export large and heavy items with our Sea Freight shipping option. Allows you to ship large packages of over 100kg to the US | Export
i. Ships to the USA and UK at N600/kg and £4/kg ii. Timeline of 2-3 months iii. Minimum weight requirement of 100kg Import i.Select routes are available. For a quote, go to your Topship app or contact support at hello@topship.africa | For large-scale importers and exports.
For individuals relocating to and from Nigeria Suitable for packages that weigh 100kg or more Slowest delivery timeline. |
| China Imports | Expand your inventory and grow your business with China Imports. | i.Ships from warehouse in China
ii. Timeline of 10-25 working days iii. Price includes customs clearance charges | Businesses shipping goods from manufacturers and suppliers in China.
Individuals shopping from Chinese online stores. |
Each service (or shipping option) is designed to solve specific shipping problems and provide a more flexible and predictable shipping experience for you or your business.
If you have any questions or need assistance choosing the right shipping option, please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@topship.africa or 02013302594.
To learn more about Topship and its service, visit our website at www.topship.africa.
Thank you for choosing Topship!
