Hertfordshire is home to 6,332 Nigeria-born residents. The largest community is in Welwyn Hatfield, with 1,633 — helped by the University of Hertfordshire — followed by Borehamwood and Potters Bar in Hertsmere, Stevenage and the Lea Valley towns of Broxbourne.
We handle cargo to Nigeria from Hertfordshire end to end, from the London fringe at Borehamwood and Cheshunt up to Stevenage, Hitchin and Royston: barrels, boxes, parcels and vehicles, collected from your door, sent by air or sea, and delivered to our Lagos office for collection or on to any of the 36 states.
Population figures on this page are from the ONS 2021 Census (country of birth: Nigeria).
Shipping to Nigeria from Hertfordshire
Shipping to Nigeria from Hertfordshire works exactly as it does from London. We collect from your door, or you drop off with us in Dagenham, and your cargo travels by air (about 7 working days) or by sea (4–6 weeks) to Lagos. We clear it through customs on arrival, and it waits at our Lagos office in Ifako-Gbagada for collection — or we deliver it to the door anywhere in Nigeria, quoted by state.
We reach the county round the M25, then up the A10 to Cheshunt and Hertford, the A1(M) to Hatfield, Welwyn and Stevenage, or the M1 to Watford and Hemel Hempstead. See how shipping to Nigeria works step by step, or everything we send under cargo to Nigeria from the UK.
Air Freight to Nigeria from Hertfordshire
Air freight to Nigeria from Hertfordshire is £6.00 per kilo to our Lagos office with no minimum weight — a 2 kg parcel is billed as 2 kg — plus a £20 handling fee per shipment. It takes about 7 working days, and it is the right choice for documents, laptops, phones and anything that has to arrive by a date.
More on air freight to Nigeria, or how to send a parcel to Nigeria — documents, small boxes and excess baggage.
Barrel Shipping to Nigeria from Hertfordshire
Most Hertfordshire families send a barrel. Barrel shipping to Nigeria from Hertfordshire is £100 per barrel by sea to our Lagos office if the drum is yours, and we sell drums at £55. Ghana Must Go bags ship for £70 and Amazon bags for £80; loose boxes go at £2.80 per kilo with no minimum. Sea takes 4–6 weeks, plus a ₦5,000 handling fee paid in Nigeria on collection.
More on barrel shipping to Nigeria and sea freight to Nigeria — or check everything fits first with the barrel packing planner.
Car Shipping to Nigeria from Hertfordshire
Car shipping to Nigeria from Hertfordshire is £2,000 for a standard car, £2,500–£3,500 for an SUV and £3,500–£5,000 for a van — and those prices include clearing, import duty and port charges at Apapa, so there is no second bill when the vehicle lands. Larger vehicles are priced on length and width.
Nigeria will not accept a vehicle more than 12 years old from its year of manufacture, so check the V5C before you buy. Car shipping to Nigeria covers the paperwork in full.
What It Costs to Ship from Hertfordshire
| What you send | Price | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Barrel — your own drum | £100 (drum £55 if you need one) | 4–6 weeks by sea |
| Ghana Must Go bag · Amazon bag | £70 · £80 | 4–6 weeks by sea |
| Boxes and loose items by sea | £2.80 per kg, no minimum | 4–6 weeks |
| Air freight | £6 per kg, no minimum, + £20 handling | About 7 working days |
| Standard car — clearing & duty included | £2,000 | 4–6 weeks by sea |
Prices are to our Lagos office for collection; door delivery anywhere in Nigeria is quoted by state. Sea shipments carry a ₦5,000 handling fee paid in Nigeria. Collection from Hertfordshire is quoted on your postcode — every rate is on the Nigeria shipping price list.
Where We Collect in Hertfordshire
Welwyn Hatfield
The largest Nigerian community in Hertfordshire. The University of Hertfordshire at Hatfield brings students as well as families. Cargo to Nigeria from Welwyn Hatfield →
Hertsmere
Just over the London border from Barnet, on the A1 and M25.
Stevenage
On the A1(M), with fast trains to King's Cross.
Broxbourne
Up the A10 and the Lea Valley from Enfield — the closest part of the county to us.
Watford
At the M1 and M25 junction in the west of the county.
Dacorum
Up the M1 and A41 towards the Buckinghamshire border.
St Albans
The cathedral city, on Thameslink and the M25.
North Hertfordshire
The north of the county — the furthest from our base, so give us a little more notice here.
East Hertfordshire
The county town of Hertford, and Bishop's Stortford by the Essex border near Stansted.
Three Rivers
The south-west corner, on the Metropolitan line.
Don't see your town? If it's in Hertfordshire, we collect there — ask for a quote with your postcode.
Drop Off in Dagenham from Hertfordshire
Rather bring it to us? Our base is at 105 Frizlands Lane, Dagenham RM10 7HL — round the M25 to the A12, or across the North Circular. There is no collection charge when you drop off, and we are open Monday to Friday 8.30am–6pm and Saturday 9am–4pm.
Near Hertfordshire
- Cargo to Nigeria from Barnet → Edgware, Mill Hill and Colindale, over the border from Borehamwood and Potters Bar.
- Cargo to Nigeria from Enfield → Edmonton and Enfield Town, just down the A10 from Cheshunt.
- Cargo to Nigeria from Essex → Harlow and Epping, east of Bishop's Stortford and Hoddesdon.
- Cargo to Nigeria from Buckinghamshire → Milton Keynes, High Wycombe and Aylesbury, west of Tring and Rickmansworth.
Questions About Collection in Hertfordshire
Do you collect across the whole of Hertfordshire?
Yes — Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, Borehamwood and Potters Bar, Stevenage, Cheshunt and Hoddesdon, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Hertford, Bishop's Stortford, Hitchin, Letchworth and Royston.
Which is the biggest Nigerian community in Hertfordshire?
Welwyn Hatfield, with 1,633 Nigeria-born residents, followed by Hertsmere (872), and Stevenage and Broxbourne (776 each).
Can you collect from the University of Hertfordshire?
Yes. The College Lane and de Havilland campuses in Hatfield are regular end-of-term pickups. Give us the hall address and a phone number that is answered.
How much does it cost to send a barrel from Hertfordshire?
£100 per barrel by sea to our Lagos office if the drum is yours, or £155 with a drum from us, plus a ₦5,000 handling fee paid in Nigeria on collection. Collection is quoted on your postcode, and door delivery in Nigeria by state.
Can I drop off instead of booking a collection?
Yes. Our base is in Dagenham, round the M25 from most of the county, and dropping off means no collection charge at all. Ask when you book and we will give you the details.
How long does cargo from Hertfordshire take to reach Nigeria?
Air freight is typically 7 working days to our Lagos office; sea freight is typically 4–6 weeks including clearance. Door delivery to any of the 36 states adds road time and is quoted by state.
Do you charge to collect from Hertfordshire?
Collection is quoted on your postcode and included in the agreed price. The shipping itself is priced on weight, service and destination, not distance within the county.