Logistics & Travel 1 min read

Why Air Freight from Lagos Is Getting Faster — and How to Make the Most of It

Air cargo out of Murtala Muhammed International Airport has improved meaningfully. Expanded belly cargo capacity, new direct routes to Amsterdam and Dubai, and improvements in cargo handling have cut average transit times by up to 30%.

Routes Where Speed Has Improved Most

  • Lagos – Amsterdam: KLM belly cargo agreements now provide consistent twice-daily options for parcels under 500kg.
  • Lagos – Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo’s expanded capacity means same-day cut-off to next-day arrival is reliably achievable.
  • Lagos – London Heathrow: British Airways has reopened dedicated cargo desks, improving documentation turnaround.

Practical Tips for Shippers

Book cargo space at least 48 hours ahead during peak seasons. Ensure your commercial invoice and packing list are export-ready before drop-off — a single documentation error can ground a shipment for 24 to 48 hours. Our logistics team handles all of this as standard.

Get a Freight Quote

If you have a shipment that needs to move quickly, contact our team. We will secure capacity, prepare your documentation, and track the shipment end-to-end.

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