Over the past decade, Africa has witnessed a surge in entrepreneurship, digital connectivity, and demand for cross-border trade. Yet, the infrastructure to support scalable e-commerce logistics remains untapped. From inconsistent shipping timelines, inadequate e-commerce know-how, to fulfillment gaps and customs bottlenecks, Nigerian businesses continue to face structural barriers when trying to reach global markets.
BoxNPick was born out of this challenge, and the opportunity within it.
In my years of working with exporters and logistics providers across Nigeria, I observed a recurring issue; even businesses with quality products and strong demand abroad struggled to fulfill orders efficiently and reliably. Many of them were limited by inadequate warehousing, lack of access to fulfillment centers, finance, and fragmented shipping systems.
This wasn’t just a logistics problem. It was a growth constraint for an entire continent.
The vision behind BoxNPick was clear, to build Africa’s first global e-commerce hub that empowers exporters to fulfill international orders as efficiently as their Western counterparts.
Not just a courier service, but a fully integrated solution:
- Warehousing that meets international e-commerce standards.
- Order fulfillment optimized for B2C and B2B exports.
- Technology integration for tracking, inventory management, and automation.
- Global positioning with a dual presence in Nigeria and the United States.
We started BoxNPick in Nigeria by providing logistics and supply chain training, export coaching and fulfillment support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. But very quickly, we realized that if we wanted to compete globally, we needed to tap into new and more advanced markets.
This inspired the launch of Box and Pick Global Inc., our U.S. arm based in Texas.
By establishing a physical presence in USA., we are now positioned to:
- Receive African products in bulk through consolidated shipments
- Store them in climate-controlled warehouses.
- Fulfill customer orders directly through U.S. shipping carriers.
- Reduce Export delivery timelines from weeks to days.
- Improve customer satisfaction and brand trust for African sellers.
In short terms , we are helping African businesses go global without losing control of their supply chain.
Our goal is not just to ship boxes, but to build infrastructure for growth. By simplifying the process of starting and growing a business in Nigeria, offering everything from logistics to market access strategies; all under one roof. This project will help entrepreneurs not only scale but expand quickly and efficiently.
For BoxnPick this means investing in:
- Fulfillment centers strategically located near port cities and e-commerce hubs globally.
- Software systems that allow sellers to manage orders, track shipments, and analyze performance from anywhere in the world.
- Training and support to prepare African entrepreneurs for the regulatory and customer service expectations of international markets.
- Business setup consultations & Registrations.
- Training & Skills Development.
- Procurement, Freight Management, & Warehousing.
- Marketplace Access, Co-Working e-commerce Spaces, & Packaging Solutions.
We are in partnerships with institutions like the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and Nigeria Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)to align our projects with export compliance, packaging standards, and product readiness protocols.
Addressing Market Access and Compliance Challenges for Nigerian Exporters.
One of the biggest barriers Nigerian exporters face is not just logistics, it’s market access compliance. Many SMEs have products that are rich in quality and cultural value but lack the proper certifications, labeling, documentation, and packaging to meet the regulatory requirements of international buyers, particularly in the U.S., EU, and Middle Eastern markets.
Exporters often struggle with understanding trade protocols, navigating customs documentation, and aligning with health and safety standards. These gaps prevent otherwise excellent products from reaching shelves abroad or cause unnecessary delays and losses during shipment.
At BoxNPick, we identified this as a core challenge and decided not just to ship products, but to build a system that helps businesses become export-ready. Through our platform and physical hubs, we provide compliance guidance, connect exporters to pre-shipment inspection resources, and offer co-packing solutions that meet international standards.
We also leverage the expertise of our sister brand, BoxnPack, to ensure that exporters have access to quality, customizable packaging that aligns with global e-commerce expectations. From FDA-compliant food-grade materials to tamper-proof sealing and barcoding, BoxnPack enables African exporters to present their products with credibility and consistency.
While other logistics companies focus on either domestic movement or international freight. BoxNPick operates across the entire value chain, from product preparation in Africa to final-mile delivery in the U.S. and other global markets.
We carry a Mission-first mindset; We are not just profit-driven. We’re building a system that democratizes access to global commerce for African creators and manufacturers.
The long-term vision for BoxNPick.
It goes beyond Nigeria and the U.S. We aim to build a Pan-African fulfillment and export network, enabling businesses in Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond to plug into the same infrastructure. Through partnerships, technology, and capacity building, we envision a future where:
- African products are competitive globally, not just in quality, but in delivery speed and customer experience.
- E-commerce businesses on the continent can scale with confidence, backed by reliable logistics.
- Investors and buyers look to Africa not as a risk, but as a reliable source of high-quality goods.
BoxNPick is more than an organization, it’s a movement toward inclusive global trade. It’s about rewriting the narrative of African exports from one of limitation to one of leadership.
We are just getting started, but with every order we fulfill and every exporter we support, we’re getting closer to a future where Africa is not just participating in global e-commerce; it’s leading it.
