What is Shipping?
Freight transport is the physical process of transporting commodities and merchandise goods and cargo. The term shipping originally referred to transport by sea but in American English, it has been extended to refer to transport by land or air as well.
Shipping Prices In South Africa
Container shipping sizes and prices from South Africa
| Moving to | 20ft Container Cost | 40ft Container Cost |
| UK | R90,200-R99,000 | R134,000-R146,000 |
| USA | R94,000-R103,000 | R139,000-R151,000 |
| Netherlands | R90,000-R99,000 | R134,000-R146,000 |
| UAE | R74,000-R80,000 | R106,000-R114,000 |
| Australia | R71,000-R77,000 | R103,000-R110,000 |
| New Zealand | R75,000-R81,000 | R115,000-R124,000 |
How do you calculate the cost of shipping?
Most shipping carriers use a pricing method known as a dimensional weight to calculate the rates they offer. This is calculated by multiplying the length, height, and width of the package. A standard divisor is then used for dividing the figure above.
Which method of shipping is the cheapest?
Use flat-rate shipping where possible—flat-rate shipping will almost always be the best value for money, especially for domestic delivery. Flat-rate shipping means that you can predict prices more accurately. No matter what kind of parcel you have or what dimensions or weight it is, the price will always be the same.
How do I ship something to South Africa?
WHICH CARRIERS SHIP TO SOUTH AFRICA?
- FedEx Intl Connect: 6-12 days.
- Budget Economy: 5-10 days.
- FedEx Economy: 2-5 days.
- FedEx Priority: 1-3 days.
- DHL Express: 1-4 days.
- UPS Expedited: 2-8 days.
- UPS Worldwide Saver: 1-4 days.
How much is the clearance fee in South Africa?
This report can be issued by any Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC). The prescribed fee is R75,00 per report. The Police Clearance Report issued must be handed to the applicant in person upon collection. Proof of identity must be presented when the report is collected.