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Specialised solutions for businesses moving large volumes. From daily e-commerce dispatch to full-truckload distribution, ExpressRoad's bulk services are built for scale — with dedicated rates, consolidated tracking and a commercial team that tailors the setup to how you ship.

Key points

  • Four ways to move volume: pallet freight, multi-parcel bookings, full truckload (FTL) and part truckload (PTL).
  • There is no fixed threshold for “bulk” — shipping regularly counts as much as shipping big.
  • Rates are quoted per business around your volume, frequency and routes, not taken off a published list.
  • Multi-parcel bookings roll up under a single reference, with consolidated tracking and a business-account dashboard.
  • Bulk loads are billed on the higher of actual or volumetric weight, so carton sizing matters at scale.
Forklift lifting a shrink-wrapped pallet of boxes inside a distribution warehouse
Shrink-wrapped pallets are the workhorse of bulk freight — consolidated into one booking rather than dozens of separate parcels.

Volume discounts available. The more you ship, the more you save. Talk to our commercial team for a customised rate card based on your monthly shipping volume.

Bulk shipping services

Pallet freight

Full and partial pallet shipments across South Africa — ideal for retail replenishment, manufacturing supplies and wholesale distribution.

Multi-parcel shipments

Ship many parcels under a single booking with consolidated tracking. Perfect for e-commerce businesses dispatching daily orders.

Full truckload (FTL)

A dedicated vehicle for large shipments — your goods travel directly from origin to destination with no intermediate handling.

Part truckload (PTL)

Share vehicle space with other shippers to cut costs on loads that don't fill a truck. Regular scheduled routes available.

Who uses bulk shipping?

Online retailers

Dispatching multiple orders every day, with the day's parcels booked together and tracked under one reference.

Manufacturers

Distributing finished product to retail outlets, typically on pallets and often on a repeating collection schedule.

Wholesalers

Supplying regional distributors, where part and full truckloads usually beat booking shipments one at a time.

Event companies

Moving equipment and materials to a venue and back again — bulky, awkward loads that suit a dedicated vehicle.

Agricultural businesses

Moving produce to market, where volumes are seasonal and collections need to flex with the harvest.

How it works

  1. Tell us how you ship

    Contact the bulk shipping team with your requirements — the volume you move, how often you move it, and the routes you send it on.

  2. Get a customised proposal

    The commercial team builds a rate card around your monthly shipping volume, so your pricing reflects how you actually ship rather than a published list price.

  3. Match the load to the right service

    Pallet freight, multi-parcel bookings, part truckload or a dedicated full truckload — we help you pick the format that fits each type of load and route.

  4. Book your collections

    Schedule regular collections at a fixed rhythm, or book on demand when volumes are seasonal or uneven. Both can run under the same account.

  5. Track everything in one place

    Follow every shipment through your business account dashboard, with multi-parcel bookings rolled up under a single reference for consolidated tracking.

Optimise before you scale. Bulk loads are billed on the higher of actual or volumetric weight. Right-sizing cartons across a high-volume operation compounds into real savings — test yours on the billable-weight calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as bulk?
There's no hard threshold — if you ship regularly, dispatch many parcels a day, or move pallets and truckloads, the commercial team can build a bulk rate that beats booking each shipment individually.
What's the difference between FTL and PTL?
Full truckload (FTL) gives you a dedicated vehicle that runs straight to the destination — fastest and best for large loads. Part truckload (PTL) shares space with other shippers on scheduled routes, which costs less for loads that don't fill a truck.
How is bulk freight priced?
Bulk pricing is quoted per business rather than off a public rate card, and is built around your volume, frequency and routes. Individual loads are billed on the higher of actual or volumetric weight, which is why right-sizing your cartons matters once you are shipping at scale.
Can I get consolidated tracking and invoicing?
Yes. Multi-parcel bookings roll up under a single reference with consolidated tracking, and business accounts get a dashboard view across all shipments.
Do I have to commit to a fixed collection schedule?
No. You can set up regular scheduled collections if your dispatch is steady, book on demand when it isn't, or mix the two — useful for seasonal operations where volumes rise and fall through the year.
How do I set up a bulk account?
Call 086 9990 559 or email our commercial team with your volumes and routes, and we'll put together a tailored proposal.

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Ship in volume, save in volume

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