In Nigeria, people still mistake shipping companies for logistics companies; they almost do the same thing, but they’re entirely different.

Shipping companies deal with getting goods into Nigeria. Just like what you see happening daily in Apapa. containers, clearing, customs, port wahala. If your goods are coming from China or the UK, they’re the ones handling freight, documentation, and making sure it enters the country legally. Companies like DHL is a well-known example here.

Logistics companies come in after that. Once your goods have landed, logistics is how it moves inside Nigeria. from Lagos to Abuja, from a warehouse in Ikeja to a customer in Lekki. This is where dispatch riders, trucks, and interstate delivery come in. Companies like GIG Logistics and Kwik Delivery are key players in this space.

So shipping is international entry, while Logistics is local movement.