Small business & global shipping advice from DHL Express

For Nigerian exporters, Europe and Asia represent the most promising frontiers. The numbers speak for themselves: 45.5% of Nigeria’s exports head to Europe, while Asia claims another 20.6%.

For Nigerian businesses reaching across borders, customs clearance is more than a checkpoint , it’s where your shipment’s journey can stall or soar.

Order fulfillment remains one of the toughest hurdles for Nigerian e-commerce businesses. According to a McKinsey survey, 67% of online shoppers say that delivery speed and easy order tracking shape where and how they spend.

Navigating the import world can feel like tiptoeing through a maze of hidden costs and unexpected setbacks. Think about machinery left idle at Tin Can Port or new inventory gridlocked for weeks these aren’t one-off headaches, but signs of deeper logistical missteps.