If you live in Calgary and you send things home to family in Nigeria, the first question is usually the same: should this go by air or by sea? The answer depends on how heavy your shipment is, what is inside it, and how soon it needs to arrive.
This guide explains Yumee Express’s current Canada to Nigeria rates in plain language, so you can pick the right option before you pack.
Air cargo: for smaller packages that need to arrive sooner
Air cargo is the faster option. Our rate is $17/kg + GST.
If your package is small, there is a simpler price: packages of 4kg or less are a flat rate of $100.
Air shipments travel with an airline courier, and the shipping time is 7-10 working business days. Shipping timelines are not guaranteed.
Electronics by air
Laptops and phones are priced differently:
- $50 per laptop
- $30 per phone
- or $18.75/kg, whichever one is higher
So if you are sending a single phone in a light box, you pay at least $30 for it. If the electronics are heavy, the per-kg rate may come out higher, and that is the price that applies.
Items with an extra cost
Medications, vitamins, makeup and creams carry an extra cost of up to $35 per package. Tell us about them when you drop off, so there are no surprises.
What we do not ship by air
We do not ship:
- Alcohol
- Perfumes or mists
- Aerosols
Please leave these out of your box. A package with any of them inside can be held up.
Sea cargo: for bigger loads, barrels and cars
Sea cargo is the budget option for heavier shipments when you can wait longer.
- Sea rate: $4.65 CAD/kg, with a minimum of 50 kg
- Barrel (55 gallons): $250 CAD per barrel
- Car: $1600 USD per car, with loading at $200 CAD per car. Car clearance will incur additional cost at destination.
Sea shipments take about 2 months from the shipping date (not from the day you drop off). Shipping timelines are not guaranteed.
Barrels are popular with families because you can fill one over time with foodstuffs, clothes, shoes and household items, then ship it at one known price.
Planning the rest of your shipment? See how volumetric weight is calculated, sea freight vs air freight and our simple Canada to Nigeria shipping guide.
Air or sea: a quick way to decide
Here is a simple rule of thumb based on the rates above:
- Under 4 kg? Air at the $100 flat rate is the easy choice.
- A medium box that needs to arrive soon? Air at $17/kg + GST.
- 50 kg or more and no rush? Sea at $4.65 CAD/kg works out much lower per kilo.
- Lots of mixed household items? A 55-gallon barrel at $250 CAD.
- Sending a vehicle? Car shipping by sea at $1600 USD plus $200 CAD loading, with clearance paid at destination.
Example using our rates: a 50 kg shipment by sea is 50 x $4.65 = $232.50 CAD, before any other charges. The same weight by air would be 50 x $17 = $850 plus GST. That difference is why heavy, non-urgent goods usually go by sea.
How drop-off works
Bring your package to our Calgary location:
3759 19th Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6S8
Your package must reach us at least a day before the shipping date. Packages that arrive later move to the next shipment.
Customs: the important part
All shipments are subject to customs examination, inspection and regulatory control in both Canada and Nigeria. If an item is prohibited, restricted without the right permits, improperly declared or non-compliant, it may be refused entry, seized, destroyed at the importer’s expense, returned at extra cost, or attract penalties, and delays beyond the carrier’s control can happen. Yumee Express and its partners are not responsible for losses from customs enforcement actions. Once you make payment, you have agreed to these guidelines.
The best protection is simple: declare everything honestly and leave out the items we do not ship.
Shipping the other way?
If family in Lagos want to send foodstuffs or items to you in Canada, our partner DAP Logistics Express handles Nigeria to Canada shipping from #19 Ajao Road, Ikeja, Lagos. Call +234 703 053 7899 or visit www.daplogisticsexpress.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship from Calgary to Nigeria by air?
$17/kg + GST. Packages of 4kg or less are a flat rate of $100.
How long does air shipping take?
7-10 working business days via an airline courier. Timelines are not guaranteed.
How long does sea shipping take?
About 2 months from the shipping date. Timelines are not guaranteed.
What is the minimum for sea cargo?
50 kg, at $4.65 CAD/kg.
How much is a barrel?
A 55-gallon barrel is $250 CAD.
Can I ship my car to Nigeria?
Yes. It is $1600 USD per car plus $200 CAD loading. Car clearance costs extra at destination.
How are laptops and phones charged?
$50 per laptop, $30 per phone, or $18.75/kg, whichever is higher.
What can’t I ship?
Alcohol, perfumes/mists and aerosols.
When should I drop off my package?
At least a day before the shipping date, at 3759 19th Street NE, Calgary AB T2E 6S8.
Ready to ship to Nigeria?
Yumee Express Inc. | +1 403 918 8232 | Drop-off: 3759 19th Street NE, Calgary AB T2E 6S8