Economy Road Freight
Economy Road Freight
The smart choice when your shipment can wait a day or two. Economy Road Freight moves parcels, pallets and bulk goods across South Africa on our scheduled road network — fully tracked, reliably delivered, and priced to save you money on everything that isn't urgent.
Save over 30% compared with express services. Ideal for regular, planned shipments where a few extra days in transit is a fair trade for a lower rate.
Service at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Delivery time | 2–4 business days, depending on route |
| Coverage | All major cities and towns across South Africa |
| Weight | No upper limit — from single parcels to full pallets |
| Tracking | Full tracking with SMS and email notifications |
| Collection | Scheduled collection from your premises |
| Insurance | Optional goods-in-transit cover available |
| Proof of delivery | Electronic POD provided on delivery |
Why choose economy freight?
Real cost savings
Significantly lower rates than express. Perfect for planned, recurring shipments where speed is not the priority.
Reliable scheduling
Regular departures on all major routes give you consistent, predictable delivery windows to plan around.
Full tracking
Every shipment is tracked end to end, with updates at collection, in transit and on delivery.
Any size shipment
From a single box to multiple pallets, the same network carries shipments of every size.
Ideal for
- Stock replenishment and retail distribution
- Non-urgent business documents and materials
- E-commerce orders on a standard delivery option
- Warehouse-to-warehouse transfers
- Bulk merchandise and general goods
Bulky but light? Economy freight is billed on the higher of actual or volumetric weight. Check yours on the billable-weight calculator before you book — right-sizing the box can cut the cost further.
Frequently asked questions
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