Terminal
Terminal Africa is a logistics aggregator platform connecting African businesses, eCommerce merchants, developers, and individuals to 20+ global courier partners via a unified T-Ship API, web dashboard, mobile apps, and eCommerce plugins for multi-carrier shipping.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersDelaware City, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingSoftware
What Terminal does
Terminal Africa Inc is a Lagos-headquartered logistics aggregator platform that connects African businesses, eCommerce merchants, platforms/developers, and individual consumers to over 20 local and international courier partners through a unified digital interface. The company's core technology is the T-Ship API, a multi-carrier integration layer that abstracts rate comparison, shipment booking, tracking, claims, insurance, HS code classification, and wallet-based billing into a single REST API with webhook support. The platform is accessible via web dashboard, native mobile apps (iOS and Android), and pre-built eCommerce plugins for Shopify, WooCommerce, and Paystack.
The product portfolio is segmented by use case: T-Hub provides white-label logistics management for Third-Party Logistics (3PL) businesses with branded websites and automated operations; T-Ship API serves developers and platforms embedding logistics into their own products; T-Plug enables eCommerce merchants to offer shipping at checkout; T-Shop is a consumer concierge that purchases from international retailers (H&M, Zara, PLT) that do not deliver to Nigeria; and Terminal for Businesses offers bulk shipment, markup controls, and insurance for high-volume accounts. The company monetizes through transaction fees per shipment, T-Hub annual subscriptions starting at N90,000, shipping insurance premiums, packaging materials sales, and usage-based API fees.
Terminal employs a product-led, self-serve go-to-market motion with free sign-up, digital content marketing, and developer-focused documentation. Distribution occurs through self-serve channels (web, mobile), embedded integrations (eCommerce plugins), and physical hub drop-off locations in Lagos (Ajao, Lekki) and Ibadan. The company is privately held, founded in 2021 by Nnamdi Okoh (CEO) and Udi Okoh (co-founder/CMO), has raised approximately $2.2M across three funding rounds through 2022, and reports having processed 98,000+ shipments for 18,000+ registered customers including 50+ business accounts spanning fashion, food, beauty, healthcare, fintech, and logistics verticals.
Terminal firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Terminal
- Legal name
- Terminal Africa Inc
- Website
- https://terminal.africa
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Terminal Africa is a logistics aggregator platform connecting African businesses, eCommerce merchants, developers, and individuals to 20+ global courier partners via a unified T-Ship API, web dashboard, mobile apps, and eCommerce plugins for multi-carrier shipping.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Terminal industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Aggregation Software
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Carrier Sales & Capacity Sourcing Platforms (TLAEAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid) (TLAAANAD), PUDO/Parcel Locker Networks for E-commerce (OOH Delivery) (TLAAAFAG)
Keywords
Where Terminal is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Delaware City
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Terminal business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Transaction/Shipment Fees: Terminal charges fees on each shipment booked through the platform. Pricing varies by courier service, weight, distance, and shipment type. The platform aggregates multiple carriers and charges transaction fees for bookings made through the platform.
- T-Hub Subscription: Cloud-based logistics management platform for 3PL businesses with annual subscription plans starting from N90,000 yearly. Provides branded websites, automated operations, payment collection, and access to discounted carrier rates.
- Insurance Premiums: Terminal offers insurance coverage for shipments with 'very affordable' rates. Users can purchase insurance to protect against loss or damage during transit.
- Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of packaging materials including branded boxes, plain boxes, and carrier mailing bags (DHL, UPS, Aramex). Same-day delivery in Lagos, 2-4 day delivery outside Lagos.
- API Access Fees: T-Ship API provides paid services with charges for specific API functions including shipments, insurance, and other logistics operations. API documentation references 'API Pricing' as a dedicated documentation section for paid services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free tier for individual and business users to sign up and access carrier rates |
| Subscription | Annual | T-Hub annual subscription for 3PL businesses starting at N90,000 per year |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Pay-per-shipment transaction fees with varying rates by carrier |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Affordable insurance coverage for shipment protection |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels9 records
Marketing channels9 records
Terminal product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Terminal is a delivery aggregation platform that connects African businesses and individuals to global shipping through a single interface with 20+ local and international courier partners (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Aramex, GIGL, Kwik Delivery, SendBox, and others). The platform provides rate comparison, shipment booking, real-time tracking, and wallet-based billing, alongside sub-products such as T-Ship API (developer logistics API), T-Hub (white-label 3PL management), T-Plug (WooCommerce/Shopify plugin), and T-Shop (international shopping proxy for Nigerian consumers).
Product overview
Terminal is a delivery aggregator platform that connects African businesses and individuals to global shipping through partnerships with 20+ local and international courier partners. The product portfolio consists of a core platform (Terminal Platform) with integrated modules: T-Ship API (developer-focused logistics API), T-Hub (white-label logistics management for 3PLs), T-Plug (e-commerce plugin for WooCommerce/Shopify), T-Shop (consumer international shopping service), and Terminal for Businesses (enterprise tier with bulk tools and insurance). Additional offerings include a Mobile App (iOS/Android), Shipping Insurance, and Packaging Materials. The platform serves four primary segments: Third-Party Logistics businesses, eCommerce Merchants, Platforms/Developers, and Individuals.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- T-Hub: Cloud-based logistics management solution for third-party logistics (3PL) businesses in Africa
- T-Ship API
- T-Shop
- T-Prime
- T-Plug
- Terminal for Businesses
Products and services
- Terminal Platform Core delivery aggregator platform connecting businesses and individuals to 20+ local and international courier partners, providing rate comparison, shipment booking, tracking, and wallet-based billing for global shipping.
- T-Hub Cloud-based logistics management solution for Third-Party Logistics (3PL) businesses providing automated shipment booking, customer inquiry handling, payment collection, branded website templates, and access to discounted shipping rates from carriers like DHL, FedEx, and UPS.
- T-Ship API Programmatic logistics API providing single-interface access to multiple shipping carriers (Aramex, DHL Express, FedEx) for rate comparison, shipment booking, pickup scheduling, tracking, and wallet-based billing. Targets developers and platforms integrating logistics into software products.
- T-Plug E-commerce plugin that enables online stores (WooCommerce, Shopify) to offer Terminal shipping services directly at checkout, allowing customers to book shipments without leaving the merchant's website.
- T-Shop International shopping service that allows users in Nigeria to shop from online stores (H&M, PLT, Zara) that do not ship to Nigeria. Terminal purchases the items and delivers them to the customer, typically within a week.
- Terminal for Businesses Business account tier providing bulk shipment capabilities, markup controls, shipping insurance, and other tools for businesses with high-volume shipping needs.
- Shipping Insurance Affordable insurance coverage for shipments, protecting against loss or damage during transit. Users can purchase insurance when booking shipments on the platform.
Quantifiable outcome
- 98,000+ shipments processed on platform
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Terminal
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Terminal technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature6 records
Terminal partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- UbercoreTerminal Africa partnered with Uber to expand its logistics capabilities. The partnership was announced in June 2022 as reported by Tech Point Africa. The collaboration aimed to enhance Terminal Africa's logistics arm through Uber's transportation infrastructure and technology.
- The Baobab NetworkminorTerminal joined The Baobab Network in August 2021 to help African retailers take their business online. The Baobab Network is a startup accelerator/mentor network providing support for African eCommerce businesses to adopt Terminal's logistics solutions.
- DHL ExpresscorePrimary international carrier partner providing global express shipping services. DHL Express offers shipments to and from multiple countries worldwide, with coverage for documents and packages. DHL Canada shipments resumed July 2025 following labor action. DHL shipments include GoGreen surcharge (N410/kg from June 2025) for sustainability.
- FedExcoreInternational express carrier partner for global shipments. FedEx provides express delivery services with tracking capabilities. Temporary drop-off restrictions in Lagos apply (RSE hub). Documentation charges apply for adding shipping documents.
- UPScoreMajor international carrier partner. UPS services include international shipments with customs duty charges, handling fees for packages over 25kg (N10,000), and additional per-kg fees for shipments over 75kg (N5,000/kg). Restrictions apply for perishable items and shipments to individuals in USA valued over $800.
- AramexcoreRegional and international carrier partner. Aramex expanded food shipping services from UK to 14+ EU countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Germany). Exclusive food shipping capability to these destinations. $15 penalty for shipments without attached invoices.
- GIGL (GIGL Logistics)coreAfrican-focused logistics carrier providing local and regional delivery services within Nigeria and across Africa.
- Kwik DeliverycoreAfrican logistics carrier offering delivery services integrated into Terminal's platform for local Nigerian deliveries.
- SendBoxcoreAfrican logistics carrier integrated into Terminal's multi-carrier platform for local and regional deliveries.
- STN (STN Express)coreCarrier partner operating in Nigeria with scheduled shipping services (vegetables shipped on Thursdays). Part of multi-carrier network providing local and international delivery options.
- Redstar ExpresscoreNigerian logistics carrier partner integrated into Terminal's platform for local delivery services.
- AnkacoreAfrican logistics carrier partner enabling cross-border shipping services. Supports multi-piece shipments and shipments to international destinations. Affected by DHL Canada suspension in 2025.
- FEZ DeliverycoreAfrican carrier partner with scheduled pickup times (8am-4pm weekdays, 8am-12pm Saturdays). Provides local and interstate delivery services with delivery timelines of 24-48 hours within Lagos, 3-5 working days for most states, and 3-7 working days for international.
- Ship to NaijacoreSpecialized carrier for shipping from international locations to Nigeria. Provides reverse logistics and consolidation services. Fish shipments to UK, US, Canada, and Australia up to 20kg. Affected by elevated risk charges for certain destinations.
- ShopifycoreE-commerce platform integration enabling Shopify merchants to offer Terminal shipping directly from their online stores. Plugin developed by Terminal for seamless checkout integration.
- WooCommercecoreWordPress e-commerce platform integration via Terminal Plugin. Enables WooCommerce store owners to integrate Terminal shipping capabilities for automated fulfillment.
- PaystackcoreAfrican payment processing platform integrated for wallet funding and transaction processing. Enables credit/debit card payments, bank transfers for wallet top-ups on Terminal platform.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Terminal competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Easyship: Easyship is a multi-carrier shipping aggregator that provides a single dashboard and API to compare rates, book, and track shipments across global couriers. It is the closest direct peer to Terminal's core offering, differentiated mainly by being globally focused versus Terminal's Africa-first positioning.
- Shippo: Shippo offers a multi-carrier shipping API and dashboard aimed at SMB eCommerce merchants, with pre-built Shopify/WooCommerce plugins. Highly comparable to Terminal's T-Ship API plus T-Plug product positioning and SMB/developer go-to-market.
- ShipStation: ShipStation is a multi-carrier shipping management platform serving SMB eCommerce shippers with rate comparison, label printing, and automation. Comparable to Terminal's web dashboard and rate-comparison functionality for small online merchants.
- EasyPost: EasyPost provides a shipping API that abstracts 100+ carrier integrations behind a single interface for developers. Closest analog to Terminal's T-Ship API product in target buyer (developers) and technical architecture.
- Sendy: Sendy is a Kenyan on-demand delivery and logistics platform connecting businesses to motorbike, van, and truck drivers across East Africa. Comparable to Terminal's regional African carrier aggregation layer (GIGL, Kwik, SendBox) but with an asset-heavy on-demand delivery model rather than an aggregator model.
- Lori Systems: Lori Systems is a logistics technology platform coordinating cargo movement across African road freight corridors. Comparable to Terminal in serving African shippers with fragmented carrier networks, though focused on domestic/inter-African freight rather than international parcel aggregation.
Emerging players
- Flextock: Flextock is an Egyptian eCommerce fulfillment and delivery network providing warehousing and last-mile services to online merchants. Adjacent emerging player addressing the same fragmented-African-ecommerce-logistics problem Terminal solves but via owned fulfillment rather than carrier aggregation.
- KoboGo: KoboGo operates a digital freight and cargo marketplace across Africa. Comparable in targeting African SMB shippers with a digital logistics platform, though its focus skews more toward cargo/freight forwarding than eCommerce parcel aggregation.
Broad incumbents
- ShipBob: ShipBob is an asset-heavy eCommerce fulfillment network offering warehousing, packing, and shipping across a global carrier network. Broader incumbent that competes with Terminal's T-Plug and T-Hub offerings for eCommerce merchants but through owned fulfillment rather than pure aggregation.
- DHL eCommerce: DHL eCommerce is the cross-border eCommerce shipping arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with direct Africa coverage including the DHL Africa eShop platform. A key carrier partner of Terminal but also a structural threat if it builds or buys competing aggregator functionality.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Terminal leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Terminal funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors11 records
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Terminal M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Terminal
What does Terminal do?
Terminal is a delivery aggregation platform that connects African businesses and individuals to global shipping through a single interface with 20+ local and international courier partners (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Aramex, GIGL, Kwik Delivery, SendBox, and others). The platform provides rate comparison, shipment booking, real-time tracking, and wallet-based billing, alongside sub-products such as T-Ship API (developer logistics API), T-Hub (white-label 3PL management), T-Plug (WooCommerce/Shopify plugin), and T-Shop (international shopping proxy for Nigerian consumers).
Is Terminal a public or private company?
Terminal is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Terminal founded?
Terminal was founded in 2021. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Terminal based?
Terminal is headquartered in Delaware City, United States, in the North America region.
How does Terminal make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Transaction/Shipment Fees are the primary driver. The others are T-Hub Subscription, insurance Premiums, packaging Materials Sales and API Access Fees.
Who are Terminal's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Easyship, Shippo, ShipStation, EasyPost, Sendy and Lori Systems. Emerging players are Flextock and KoboGo. Broad incumbents are ShipBob and DHL eCommerce.
Does Terminal have an API?
Yes. Terminal Shipping API (TShip) provides a single interface for integrating shipping carriers such as Aramex, DHL Express, and FedEx. The API allows programmatic access to get shipping rates, arrange pickup and delivery, track shipments, manage packaging, and handle billing. Authentication uses Bearer tokens (SECRET_KEY). API base URL: https://api.terminal.africa/v1. Supports webhooks for shipment status updates. Developer documentation is at docs.terminal.africa/tship.
What industry is Terminal in?
Terminal's product category is Logistics Aggregation Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAEAJAD, Carrier Sales & Capacity Sourcing Platforms, with a secondary code of TLAAANAD, Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel (DDP/Delivered Duty Paid). Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.