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Having access to an affordable and dependable courier service is critical for most businesses, especially SMEs. Whether you’re sending eCommerce orders, scheduling stock deliveries, or making use of specialized logistics assistance, an effective courier service is vital.
In South Africa, the Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) market size is expected to grow from US$ 2,203 billion in 2020 to US$ 3,508 billion by 2027, at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 7.0% during the forecast period.
We have put together a full list of courier services in South Africa so you can choose the one that suits your business best.
Established in 1993, Aerospeed Couriers are one of the oldest delivery companies in South Africa. It is known for providing efficient, customized express domestic and international delivery services.
Visit Aerospeed Couriers.
Aramex is a global logistics and transportation company that has altered the South African courier landscape. With store-to-door delivery, customers can easily ship a parcel and businesses can make use of their express shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics solutions.
Visit Aramex.
A courier company that offers same-day and overnight courier services for businesses and individuals in South Africa, with a focus on speed and reliability.
Visit Citi Sprint.
City Logistics tailors world-class distribution, linehaul and warehousing solutions to the retail industry. The company offers dedicated contracts to their retail clients and has developed an eCommerce delivery service for bulkier products such as furniture.
Visit City Logistics.
The Courier Guy is a well-established courier business in South Africa. They started in 2000 and are now a worldwide courier company. Today they have over 170 kiosks, 22 depots, and 1100 Pudo lockers nationwide. They offer a full range of courier services, including express, overnight as well as international courier options.
Visit Courier Guy.
Courier IY is a popular courier option in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The growth and success of Courier It is owed to the fact that it can identify its clients' needs. Its systems are competent, and all its offices are supervised according to the highest standards to ensure consistency.
Visit Courier IT.
DHL was founded in 1969 and has grown to become a leading logistics company. DHL has a global team of 395 000 employees operating in 220 countries and territories. The courier company specialises in international shipping, courier services and transportation.
Visit DHL.
Door 2 Door is a highly regarded delivery company in South Africa. The courier company has received many remarkable reviews and testimonials from clients for its efficient deliveries and affordability. Door 2 Door provides a broad range of logistic options, among them international deliveries, standard/budget cargo, and overnight deliveries. This courier company also delivers personalized customer service upon request.
Visit D2D Couriers.
DSV is an international logistics giant with 24 distribution centres in South Africa and 1.8 million monthly parcel deliveries in the country.
It offers two prepaid services through the DSV Direct website, DSV Locker and DSV Courier. Users can easily send packages without an account. DSV Courier’s door-to-door service conveniently delivers to 1600 towns nationwide.
Visit DSV.
Fastway Couriers are among South Africa’s top courier companies, serving over 250 regions from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Fastway offers affordable services, wide-reaching networks, reliable parcel tracking, and efficient delivery services.
Visit Fastway.
Whilst still being able to ship internationally, MDS Collivery is a courier company that specialises mainly in nationwide courier services within South Africa. Their services include same-day and overnight delivery options.
Visit MDS Collivery.
A courier company that specializes in delivering packages and documents overnight in South Africa. NightwinG provides tailor-made, cost-effective, customer-orientated courier services and focuses on speed and reliability.
Visit NightwinG.
Pargo Click & Collect lets you collect your order from your choice of pickup points across the country when it suits you best. Pargo has over 2 500 pick-up and drop-off locations which customers can utilise to send and receive parcels. Pargo’s store partners include Caltex gas stations, Clicks, FNB, and Wellness Warehouse shops. They offer a good option for remote locations where delivery rates can become prohibitive.
Visit Pargo.
PAXI is a safe and secure parcel service with over 2 800 drop-off and pick-up points located in every PEP, PEPhome, PEPcell, Shoe City, and Tekkie Town in South Africa. It is one of the cheapest courier services in South Africa.
Visit Paxi.
Founded in 1994, PostNet is SA's largest privately owned counter network in the document and parcel industry. They trade across over 450 owner-managed retail stores.
Visit PostNet.
Ram Hand-to-Hand Couriers has over 40 branches, 1500 vehicles, and 2800 well-trained personnel working across South Africa all with the goal of delivering quality service to her clients.
Visit RAM.
A courier company that uses scooters to deliver packages and documents quickly and efficiently in urban areas of South Africa. Their fleet of scooters has surprisingly large top boxes.
Visit Scooter Courier.
For local deliveries, Sendr is another option of choice. Sendr is an on-demand courier company that operates a fleet of delivery bikes. This provides a practical and cost-effective solution to local deliveries in urban areas. It is a good option for individuals or SMEs looking for local couriers in Cape Town, Durban, or Johannesburg.
Visit Sendr.
Choosing a courier service that suits your company and client’s needs and that offers you a reliable, cost-effective shipping option is important. And once you find the one, you’ll need cash freed up to pay them. Contact Geddes to discuss business funding options today.