Shipping Rates

Browse route-based air, express, and sea freight rates across our active shipping lanes

Valid Until: 3RD WEEK OF APRIL, 2026

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2026

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Regular Air Cargo (VIA GUANGZHOU)

STANDARD GENERAL GOODS SHIPPED VIA GUANGZHOU Airport

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Starting Rate
$9.6/KG
  • Best for items such as clothing, footwear, non-electronic household goods, and personal effects
  • Batteries, capacitors, liquids, chemicals, and other special cargo are prohibited
  • Best suited for bulk general cargo with stable pricing and minimal surcharges
  • Same-city warehouse to airport transfer ensures faster dispatch timelines
  • Lower inspection & compliance delays

Est. Timeline

7-10 WORKING DAYS

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REGULAR AIR CARGO (VIA HONGKONG)

Battery, Hazardous and Sensitive Goods Shipped VIA HONGKONG Airport

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Starting Rate
$11.1/KG
  • Best for basic battery laden / liquid goods, phones, powders, chemicals
  • Other classified dangerous goods such as vape, lithium batteries, power banks can attract higher surcharge
  • Extra documentation such as MSDS certification may be required before processing
  • Transits through Hong Kong are randomly subject to stricter compliance checks, increased documentation requirements, and possible longer processing delays

Est. Timeline

15-20 WORKING DAYS

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SARA Expedited (Flyer Express)

Hand-carry express via passenger organized flights

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Starting Rate
$16/KG
  • Best for urgent general and personalised goods that do not contain batteries or other restricted items
  • Any undeclared battery or prohibited item will attract stringent airport penalties passed onto customer
  • SARA Express is subject to passenger flyer availability
  • Goods are moved via accompanying passengers (flyers) and subject to final airport and airline clearance procedure

Est. Timeline

48-96 hours

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Express Gadgets

Battery laden and controlled sensitive hand-carry express service via passenger organized flights

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Starting Rate
New Phones in pack ₦35,000 / piece
Used phones not in pack ₦30,000 / piece
iPads / Tablets ₦40,000 / piece
Laptops not in pack ₦60,000 / piece
Laptops in pack ₦80,000 / piece
New-release iPhone / Samsung models +₦15,000 / piece
  • Shipments under this category are charged per piece rather than per kilogram with prices depending on the product, quantity, flyer availability and handling requirement

Est. Timeline

48-96 hours

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Sea General Goods (Non battery, regular items)

General Cargo consolidated in Guangzhou and exported via Nansha Port

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Starting Rate
$365/CBM
  • This covers standard shipments that are not classified as hazardous or restricted, such as clothing, footwear, household items, furniture, machinery parts, and general consumer goods
  • These shipments do not require special DG certification or hazardous material documentation, making them simpler and faster to process
  • They are subject to standard shipping documentation, routine customs clearance, and normal carrier handling procedures
  • 0.1 CBM Minimum. Insurance required. Cargo value must be declared for insurance quotation

Est. Timeline

60 DAYS ETA

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SEA FREIGHT (DANGEROUS GOODS)

DG cargo processed in Guangzhou and shipped via Nansha Port

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Starting Rate
$650/CBM
  • Special handling for regulated goods like lithium batteries, chemicals, fertilisers, flammable and other controlled items
  • Requires strict compliance with shipping rules and carrier approval before acceptance
  • Needs proper documentation including DG declarations, MSDS, classification, and packaging confirmation
  • Subject to ongoing checks, port inspections, and carrier approval at origin and destination
  • 0.1 CBM Minimum. Insurance required. Cargo value must be declared for insurance quotation

Est. Timeline

60 DAYS ETA

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Important Notes

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  1. All Prices INCLUDE customs clearance fees in Lagos, Nigeria unless items attract a surcharge from customs during inspection.
  2. SARAPSL CHINA WAREHOUSE ADDRESS: Shop D036, Block D, Yingfu Commercial City, No. 218 Guangyuan West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 广州市越秀区广园西路218号盈富商贸城D区D036档
  3. Inform your Supplier to write your name, number and destination on the carton of your goods.
  4. Goods are to be PICKED UP at our warehouse address located in Ajao Estate, Airport Road, Lagos, Nigeria.
  5. Packages that have volumetric weight will be billed as such after measurements.
  6. Ensure fragile items are protected with wooden frames, styrofoams and extra padding from your supplier or inform us to pack for you as we will not be liable for damaged items.
  7. Please request for updated daily rates should there be fluctuations and volatility with exchange rates and shipping line prices. Thus, confirm daily rates before payments are made.
  8. SEA WAREHOUSE ADDRESS: Shop D036, Block D, Yingfu Commercial City, No. 218 Guangyuan West Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 广州市越秀区广园西路218号盈富商贸城D区D036档
  9. Minimum charge weight for sea freight items is 0.1 CBM.
  10. Dangerous goods (hazardous goods) can take longer periods to arrive and clear in Lagos due to inspections.
  11. There exist possibilities of delays due to red sea crisis chaos causing ship redirection and general hand of god experiences in freight.
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