Shipping Info
Surface Mail
Surface mail is via the postal services and takes 8 - 12 weeks. This is generally the cheapest method. Weights are limited to 20kg - 30kg per box depending on the country.
Goods can be tracked on www.sapo.co.za but the post office does work on its own internal tracking system.
| Europe | R152.38 per box plus R27.03 per kilogram |
| America | R113.42 per box plus R42.93 per kilogram |
| Canada, Australia & Japan | R108.28 per box plus R26.50 per kilogram |
Insurance is available for most countries and is calculated at 2% of value of goods
Air Mail
Airmail is via the postal services and takes 6 - 14 days depending on your area. This method is expensive and not recommended unless goods are very light. Weights are limited to 20kg - 30kg per box depending on the country.
International Airport to Airport
This is from Johannesburg Airport in South Africa to your nearest International Airport. If order exceeds $2000 in America you have to use an agent. (Clearing yourself is cheaper.) All customs charges will be charged to you at pick up and not by us.
Please note - the cargo/freight department at your airport is not the same building as where passengers land. It is advised that you phone your airport and get the exact location. Info should be able to help you. Average flight time is 4 days. Please note we only do an airport run once a week, not daily. Every single Country and State charges different customs rates - so I cannot calculate what those charges are. Most of our goods fly on either British Airways (handled by Forward Air in America), Air Quantas, KLM and Singapore Airlines.
These rates are estimated and do not cover express, hazardous or any other special services. The Fuel & Security is subject to change. The rate of exchange will also fluctuate
Minimum and less than 100kgs will have to have the SCC and FOB value added.
| COUNTRY | Min | less than 100kg | FOB fee | SCC /KG | ROE: | Airline | ISO Code |
| Amsterdam | R 950.00 | $ 2.35/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | AMS |
| Baltimore | R 950.00 | $ 3.35/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | BWI |
| Bangkok | R 950.00 | $ 2.45/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | |
| Brisbane | R 950.00 | $ 3.05/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | |
| Chicago | R 950.00 | $ 3.55/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | ORD |
| Cincinnati | R 950.00 | $ 4.15/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | CVG |
| Dallas | R 950.00 | $ 3.55/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | DFW |
| Detroit | R 950.00 | $ 4.15/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | DTW |
| Greece | R 950.00 | $ 3.05/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | ATH |
| London | R 950.00 | $ 2.35/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | LHR |
| Miami | R 950.00 | $ 3.55/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | MIA |
| New York | R 950.00 | $ 3.35/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | JFK |
| Philadelphia | R 950.00 | $ 3.35/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | PHL |
| Portland | R 950.00 | $ 4.15/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | PWM |
| Salt lake city | R 950.00 | $ 4.15/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | SLC |
| Seattle | R 950.00 | $ 3.35/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.93/kg | 7.4 | BA | SEA |
| Singapore | R 950.00 | $ 2.45/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | SIN |
| Spain | R 950.00 | $ 2.35/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | MAD |
| Sydney | R 950.00 | $ 3.50/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | |
| Tokyo | R 950.00 | $ 2.45/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | |
| Zurich | R 950.00 | $ 2.35/kg | R 1,020.30 | $0.75/kg | 7.4 | EK | ZRH |
Tracking sites for these are:
Here is a list of the most frequently used airports and the information pertaining to each. Prices are an approximate figure only and will change with fluctuations and value of goods; and an exact quote will be made for each order.
These rates are only estimates and do fluctuate with the rand/dollar.
| Sydney & Brisbane | Air Quantas minimum charge covers about 40kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R27 per kg |
| United Kingdom | British Airways minimum charge covers about 40 kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R26 per kg |
| Zurich & Amsterdam | British Airways minimum charge covers about 40kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R34 per kg |
| Tokyo | Singapore Airlines minimum covers about 30kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R30 per kg |
| Singapore | Singapore Airlines minimum covers about 50kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R26 per kg |
| Miami | British Airways minimum will cover up to 30kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R35 per kg |
| New York, Philadelphia & Baltimore | British Airways minimum will cover up to 38kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R38.50 per kg |
| Salt Lake City, Seattle, Cincinnati, Portland & Oregon | British airways minimum will cover up to 30kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R42 per kg |
| Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas, Chicago & Detroit | British Airways minimum will cover up to 30kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R40 per kg |
| Bangkok | British Airways minimum will cover up to 38kg. Thereafter rate is approx. R26 per kg |
Sea Freight
This method is not cost effective unless your order exceeds 200kg (440lbs). Goods take anything from 29 days - 42 days. You have to use an agent. It costs at least another $300 when it arrives in port in agents and wharfage fees.
On average shipping is $250 - $275 per cubic metre plus agency, documentation and wharfage. A quote must be given for this as every location is different and value of goods determines other charges.
Courier
On average Courier takes 6 - 10 days. Unfortunately courier prices ex South Africa are ridiculously expensive and therefore not recommended.
