South Africa is privileged to have a lot of local and international courier companies. The ecosystem of courier companies in South Africa is giving businesses a range of options to help them fulfil their orders. As many courier companies we have, there are some elite courier companies in South Africa.
A courier company provides a streamlined delivery service which transports parcels or consignments from one place to another. While courier companies provide these services to individuals, they are mainly used by businesses.
As a small business owner, knowing which courier company to use is important. You need to find one that will deliver packages on time, has safe delivery processes and is not too costly.
In this article we look at the top 10 courier companies in South Africa and how much it costs to use them.
1. The Courier Guy
The Courier Guy is one of the best and biggest courier companies in South Africa. The company provides an affordable courier service to deliver packages to many people around the country. The Courier Guy provides same-day express, same-day economy delivery, overnight delivery options, amongst many others.
The Courier Guy also provides international shipping services and has a locker system that you can use.
If you own a small business, you can register an account on The Courier Guy’s client portal. This will provide you with a seamless way of sending packages. Additionally, you can set up recurring shipments through the courier company. Simply send an e-mail to support@thecourierguy.co.za and state what your recurring shipment requirements are, and The Courier Guy will set it up for you.
Note: To get pricing from The Courier Guy, choose the type of shipping service you need and request a quote. The company will get back to you soon with your quote.
2. Aramex
Aramex was established in South Africa in 1992 first as Berco Express and changed to Aramex after acquisition in 2011. The company is a global provider of logistics and transportation solutions and also has hubs in major cities to help customers with a reliable delivery service.
Aramex has a business account aimed at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and e-commerce businesses. Benefits of the business account include:
- Up to 60% off rates.
- No upfront fees.
- A dedicated account manager for you.
- A personal shipping dashboard for easy tracking.
- Zero minimum billing.
- Free warehousing for the first six months.
- Easy e-commerce integration.
If you believe that Aramex is the right courier service for your business, submit your enquiry on the Aramex website.
3. Pep PAXI
Pep PAXI is making big waves in South Africa with its inexpensive courier services. The company allows customers to send and collect packages at PEP stores (including PEP Home and PEP Cell). Additionally, there are over 2800 PEP PAXI points.
For businesses, PAXI has an option where you can pre-register delivery bags for delivery. You simply buy the bag online or at Shoe City or any PEP Store. Once you have registered the bag, you will enter the delivery details and simply bring it to a PEP for shipping.
Additionally, there is an insurance cover option for PEP PAXI. The insurance covers all parcels for up to R 500 in case of loss. For higher value packages, you can buy a R 10 insurance voucher which provides you with up to R 2 500 cover; R 20 gives you up to R 5 000 cover.
Note: When pre-registering bags, you can register as many bags as you need.
4. PostNet
PostNet is a popular courier service in South Africa. The company has over 400 franchises around the country and provides delivery services locally, nationally and internationally.
PostNet deliveries for PostNet2PostNet begin at R 109. If you want to pay less, you can opt for the R 99 prepaid version of this offer. For overnight PostNet2Door delivery, you will need to get a quote in-store.
Additionally, PostNet has a delivery option for excess baggage and prohibited items, insurance for packages and an in-store packaging service.
5. RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers
RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers provide its customers with local, special, distribution, international and warehousing services. The company has same day, early-bird and next-day packages available.
For businesses, RAM has a business portal where entrepreneurs can track the packages they send to customers. This is a service designed to help businesses seamlessly send out products to customers and be able to keep customers up to date on their delivery.
Note: The next-day packages offer an 11 am delivery time and a 5 pm delivery time.
6. FedEx
FedEx is the world’s first overnight delivery company. The USA-based company provides online shipping solutions for easy delivery of international and local packages. You can send packages through FedEx by dropping them off at an FedEx service point.
7. Door 2 Door
Door 2 Door is a South African courier company which provides efficient and affordable courier services. The company also has a strong focus on delivering personalised customer service.
Door 2 Door has a wide range of logistics options including international delivery services. These include overnight deliveries, standard/budget cargo and international deliveries.
Note: To find out about how much shipping costs are through Door 2 Door, request a quote online.
8. Fastway
Fastway is a local courier services company with over 350 branches across South Africa. Fastway is one of the more affordable courier companies and has a range of delivery services. In addition to its services, Fastway has a parcel tracking tool and broad networks to make everything easier for its customers.
Note: You can find out the pricing of Fastway services based on the calculator on their website. You can find out the pricing for your region by clicking the link. You can also request a quick quote from Fastway online.
9. DSV
DSV is an international logistics company with over 20 distribution centres in South Africa. The company offers two prepaid services mainly: DSV Locker and DSV Courier. These packages allow customers to send packages without an account.
The DSV Courier service lets you send packages to the receiver’s door. The company delivers to over 1500 towns nationwide. The DSV Locker service lets you deliver a package to a DSV locker typically located at Engen fuel stations.
The DSV Locker service cost ranges from R 75 to R 120 depending on the size and weight of the package.
The company also has a client zone where you can track packages, view prepaid services, and get a quick quote amongst other things.
10. Bob Go
Bob Go is part of the Bob Group which also owns BobShop. The company began by developing cloud-based solutions to now providing shipping and fulfilment services. The company uses the locker system to take packages from entrepreneur to customer.
Through its app, Bob Go provides e-commerce businesses with a safe and quick fulfilment service to ensure their customers get their products safely and on time.
The company has a range of free and paid packages. The packages let you choose from multiple courier quotes, generate shipping labels and send tracking notifications to your customers through Bob Go.
The company also has a locker service called Bob Box. Bob Box allows you to send and collect your packages at Bob Box lockers. You can find the Bob Box locations on this link.
These courier companies are the best in South Africa. They have affordable, secure and quick courier services for local, national and international locations. Assess your delivery needs and pick the one that works best for your business.
