African Shipping and Cargo Services in Liverpool (2026)
Liverpool has a small but steady set of shipping and cargo services for sending barrels, boxes and freight home to Nigeria and across Africa. County Cargo UK and Fast Trac Services, both at Queens Dock in the city centre, are the highest rated, with a cluster of freight operators at Old Swan and more across the city.
African Stores Editorial Team
The short answer
Liverpool has a small but steady set of shipping and cargo services for sending barrels, boxes and freight home to Nigeria and across Africa. County Cargo UK and Fast Trac Services, both at Queens Dock in the city centre, are the highest rated, with a cluster of freight operators at Old Swan and more across the city. You can find African shipping and cargo services near you on African Stores.
What to remember
- Liverpool's African shipping and cargo services centre on Queens Dock in the city centre, where County Cargo UK and Fast Trac Services both operate, with a cluster of three freight firms sharing an address at Old Swan and others spread across Kensington, Edge Hill, Allerton and Tuebrook.
- Between them you can send barrels, boxes and larger cargo home to Nigeria and other African destinations, and one Tuebrook shop pairs groceries with money transfer.
- To find one near you, African Stores lists African and Caribbean shops and services across the UK.
Sending a barrel home is never just about the goods inside it. It is a birthday remembered, a child kept in school shoes, a way of staying woven into a family kitchen and a community hundreds of miles away. For anyone far from Nigeria or elsewhere in Africa, the shipper you trust with that becomes part of the ritual, the person who knows your name and makes sure the box arrives. What we liked finding across Liverpool was how many of these services are run by people who understand exactly what is riding on each delivery. That is the heart of it, and it is worth seeking out.
1. County Cargo UK One of the two clear leaders on our list, County Cargo UK holds a Google rating of 4.7 from 30 reviews, and it is a name Liverpool's Nigerian community turns to for sending barrels, boxes and cargo home. Working out of the Queens Dock commercial centre in the city centre, it is easy to reach and set up for the kind of freight that regular senders rely on. You can see more at countycargo.com or on Instagram at @countycargo. You will find it at Unit G6, 67-83 Queens Dock Commercial Centre, Norfolk St, Liverpool L1 0BG.
2. Fast Trac Services (UK) The other leader, Fast Trac Services carries a Google rating of 4.7 from 35 reviews, the most of any shipper on our list. Established in Merseyside back in 2010, it has years of experience moving cargo to Nigeria and across Africa, and it shares the same Queens Dock commercial centre as County Cargo, making the city centre a natural first stop if you are comparing quotes. You can find out more at fast-trac.co.uk. You will find it at 67-83 Queens Dock Commercial Centre, Liverpool L1 0BG.
3. Forwardex Freights Over in Kensington, Forwardex Freights has a Google rating of 5.0, though from a single review so far, so it is one to try and judge for yourself. It sits handily for anyone in the east of the city looking to send freight home. You will find it at Malvern Rd, Liverpool L6 6BN.
The shippers below are newer to us and do not carry a Google rating yet, but all are operating in the city and worth a call as you weigh up your options.
4. Cross Globe Logistics Cross Globe Logistics is one of three freight operators sharing a single address at Old Swan, which makes 17 Woodhall Road a genuine little hub for cargo in the east of the city. It does not have a Google rating with us yet, so it is worth ringing ahead to talk through rates and routes. You can see more at crossglobelogistics.net. You will find it at Ground Floor, 17 Woodhall Rd, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 5UX.
5. U Express Delivery Also based at the Old Swan cluster on Woodhall Road, U Express Delivery is another option for barrels, boxes and cargo heading home. There is no Google rating with us yet, so a quick call to confirm what it ships and where is the sensible first step. You can see more at uexpressdel.com. You will find it at Ground Floor, 17 Woodhall Rd, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 5UX.
6. Aero Marine Express Delivery The third of the trio at 17 Woodhall Road, Aero Marine Express Delivery rounds out the Old Swan cluster. It does not hold a Google rating with us yet, so treat it as one to check out in person alongside its neighbours. You will find it at 17 Woodhall Rd, Old Swan, Liverpool L13 5UX.
7. W-Shipping Back in the city centre, W-Shipping is handy for anyone sending goods from the heart of Liverpool. There is no Google rating with us yet, so it is worth a call to confirm services and prices before you commit. You will find it at 1-3 Rumford St, Liverpool L2 8SZ.
8. Maax Shipping On Edge Lane in Edge Hill, Maax Shipping serves the middle of the city and is easy to reach if you are travelling along that corridor. It does not carry a Google rating with us yet, so a quick enquiry ahead of a big shipment is wise. You will find it at 145 Edge Ln, Edge Hill, Liverpool L7 2PF.
9. Express Coast Out in Allerton, Express Coast covers the south of the city for those who would rather not head into the centre. There is no Google rating with us yet, so ring ahead to talk through your cargo. You will find it in Allerton, Liverpool L18 9XP.
10. ONO's Groceries and Money Transfer A little different from the rest, ONO's in Tuebrook is a grocery shop that also handles money transfer, so you can pick up a few things from home and send money in the same trip. It does not carry a Google rating with us yet. You will find it at 2f Marlborough Rd, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 8AX.
How we picked this list We hold data on the shipping and cargo services we have found for the city and ranked them by the rating real customers give them on Google, then by the number of reviews, reading those reviews so the strengths we mention are the ones people actually value. Shippers tend to gather far fewer reviews than shops or restaurants, so we led with the two that customers rate most highly, listed the others operating in the city, and grouped the newer ones that do not carry a rating yet at the end rather than leave them out. We kept it to Liverpool and its immediate edge. Rates, routes and hours change, so it is worth a quick call before you book a big shipment.
Where to find African shipping and cargo services in Liverpool Queens Dock in the city centre is the natural first stop, with County Cargo UK and Fast Trac Services both at the same commercial centre, while Old Swan has its own little cluster of three at 17 Woodhall Road, and further options sit across Kensington, Edge Hill, Allerton and Tuebrook. Wherever you are in the city, a shipper is rarely far. And if you want the nearest one to home, African Stores helps you find African and Caribbean shops and services near you, so you can get your barrels, boxes and cargo on their way.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I ship a barrel to Nigeria from Liverpool?
Liverpool has several services that ship barrels, boxes and cargo to Nigeria, with County Cargo UK and Fast Trac Services both based at the Queens Dock commercial centre in the city centre. Both are well rated on Google, and there are more operators at Old Swan and across the city.
How much does it cost to send a barrel or cargo to Africa from Liverpool?
Costs depend on the size and weight of what you are sending, the destination and the service, so it is best to contact the shipper directly for a quote. Rates and routes change, so ring ahead before you book a large shipment.
Are there African cargo services outside Liverpool city centre?
Yes. As well as County Cargo UK and Fast Trac Services at Queens Dock, there is a cluster of three freight firms at 17 Woodhall Road in Old Swan, plus operators in Kensington, Edge Hill, Allerton and Tuebrook, so there is usually one near you.
Can I send money home as well as goods from Liverpool?
Yes. Alongside the shippers, ONO's Groceries and Money Transfer in Tuebrook is a grocery shop that also handles money transfer, so you can shop for a few things from home and send money in the same trip.
How do I find a shipping or cargo service near me?
African Stores lists African and Caribbean shops and services across the UK, so you can find a shipping or cargo service near you, see what each is known for and get your barrels, boxes and cargo on their way home.
