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South Africa E-commerce Dedicated Line - Professional Logistics Solutions

South Africa E-commerce Dedicated Line

Sea & Air Freight Solutions for Cross-border E-commerce

I. Cross-border E-commerce Sea Logistics Dedicated Line

1. Mode Intro

Leverages stable China-South Africa direct sea routes, offering end-to-end services (domestic collection → port loading → SA customs clearance → warehouse distribution). Ideal for e-commerce bulk stock-up/seasonal storage, focusing on large volume and low cost.

2. Core Features

  • Cost advantage: Unit cost is 1/3-1/5 of air freight, fit for low-price, large-volume goods (home items, outdoor tools, bulk clothing).

  • Stable timeliness: 30-40 days (incl. customs + delivery); 3-5 days delay possible in peak seasons (pre-Black Friday/Christmas).

  • Strong capacity: Supports FCL/LCL; LCL minimum 5kg (parcels) or 0.01 cbm (bulk), meeting SME needs.

  • Few restrictions: More flexible on packaging/size than air freight; accepts some air-restricted goods (e.g., battery-containing items with compliance filing, large furniture).

3. Transportation Process

aSeller delivers goods to designated domestic warehouses (Foshan/Yiwu/Shenzhen) for counting and packaging reinforcement.
bAfter export customs clearance, goods are shipped via LCL/FCL; sea waybill issued.
cWe handle customs clearance upon goods arrival at SA port.
dUnpacked goods are transferred to SA warehouse for temporary storage post-clearance.
eCustomer chooses warehouse pickup or delivery (truck/local logistics) to specified address (supports "warehouse-to-warehouse" service).

4. Others

a. Payment

Customer pays freight via T/T to Party B's account within 15 days after shipment. 5‰ daily overdue fine (min. 300 RMB/shipment). Invoice issued within 3 days of payment.

b. Delivery

Covers major SA cities (Johannesburg, Cape Town, etc.); extra fee for remote areas. Pre-delivery consignee contact to confirm receipt time. Default door-to-door (no unloading/handling; advance request for extra services).

c. Compensation

- Customer must provide accurate goods info; underreporting/misreporting-related clearance losses borne by customer.

- For our faults (customs detention/destruction, damage/loss), compensation is 2x freight (no refund) within 15 workdays. No liability for goods' natural properties, wear, or improper packaging. Valuable goods need self-purchased insurance.

II. Cross-border E-commerce Air Logistics Dedicated Line

1. Mode Intro

Centers on China-South Africa air routes, providing high-timeliness end-to-end services (domestic warehouse → airport loading → SA customs clearance → local delivery). Suitable for e-commerce "in-stock orders" and emergency replenishment, focusing on speed and responsiveness.

2. Core Features

  • Fast timeliness: 7-15 workdays to reach our SA warehouse.

  • Cost-effective: Reduces customer transport costs.

  • Simplified procedures: Streamlines export formalities for higher efficiency.

  • Full-process monitoring: Real-time tracking + professional packaging advice to cut losses.

3. Transportation Process

-Goods prep: Meet SA import standards (e.g., certification for electrical goods); standardize packaging (e.g., film-covered wooden boxes with "#-shaped" straps).
-Booking & shipping: We arrange space; customer delivers to designated warehouse on time.
-Export clearance & transport: We handle export clearance and arrange air freight to SA.
-SA clearance & tax: We submit docs (commercial invoice, packing list), complete clearance, and pay tariffs.
-Final delivery: Customer chooses warehouse pickup or door-to-door delivery.

4. Payment & Delivery & Compensation

Payment

Total cost (freight, delivery fee, etc.) calculated pre-shipment; customer pays in advance.

Delivery

Immediate delivery post-SA warehouse arrival. Covers major SA cities; extra fee for remote areas. Pre-delivery consignee contact to confirm time.

Compensation

a. Loss in transit:

Compensate with "freight refund + max 40 RMB/kg (actual weight)"; requires proof (non-receipt, purchase invoice, payment cert). No compensation for delays (flight/customs/inspection).

b. Loss post-local pickup:

Max 100 USD/shipment (per SA local logistics standards); no freight refund. No compensation for force majeure (natural disasters) or partial damage/shortage.

c. Exclusions:

Infringement issues, inconsistent goods info, product quality/cert issues, quantity shortage, fragile damage, force majeure (war/robbery),<10 wigs lost in customs inspection. No compensation if POD is signed. Valuable goods need self-purchased insurance. No liability for CBCU detention (only assistance).

Sea Logistics

Best for: Bulk stock-up, seasonal storage

Advantages: Cost-effective (1/3-1/5 of air), large capacity

Timeliness: 30-40 days

Air Logistics

Best for: In-stock orders, emergency replenishment

Advantages: Fast delivery, real-time tracking

Timeliness: 7-15 workdays

Service Type Best For Key Advantages Timeliness Cost
Sea Logistics Bulk stock-up, seasonal storage Cost-effective, large capacity, fewer restrictions 30-40 days 1/3-1/5 of air freight
Air Logistics In-stock orders, emergency replenishment Fast delivery, real-time tracking, simplified procedures 7-15 workdays Higher than sea, but cost-effective for urgent shipments

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