About JLog — Cape Town 3PL & Specialist Logistics

Company Overview

JLog (trading name of JetLog Pty Ltd) is a third-party logistics (3PL) company based in Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa. Founded in 2019 by Gerrit Dyman, who leads strategy, technology, and key client relationships, JLog provides e-commerce fulfilment, fine art and luxury goods shipping, customs clearance, packing and crating, warehousing, and international freight forwarding.

JLog operates from a warehouse facility at Unit 12C, Nearby Industrial Park, 10 Railway Street, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, located 5km from the Cape Town CBD. The facility includes racked pallet storage, shelving for smaller items, an in-house ISPM-15 certified crating workshop, and a mezzanine floor for additional capacity.

Team

Services

Fine Art and Luxury Goods Shipping

• Official logistics carrier for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
• White-glove handling for paintings, sculptures, prints, and mixed-media works
• Custom ISPM-15 certified crating and acid-free packing materials
• Transit insurance: 2% of declared value + R150 handling
• ATA Carnet processing for temporary exports
• SAHRA export permit applications for heritage items
• Gallery clients include leading Cape Town galleries

E-Commerce Fulfilment

• Pick-pack-ship fulfilment for online sellers
• Integrations: Shopify (direct API), WooCommerce (REST API), and Takealot (merchant-fulfilled)
• Orders received before 13:00 SAST are dispatched same-day
• Domestic delivery via Bob Go, which aggregates rates from 11 South African couriers including The Courier Guy, Aramex, Fastway, and Pargo
• International delivery via direct FedEx and DHL accounts

Customs Clearance

JLog maintains a publicly accessible database of 8,600+ South African HS (Harmonised System) tariff codes at jlog.co.za/hs-codes/. We assist importers and exporters with HS code classification, SARS customs declarations (SAD500), duty calculation, and compliance documentation. Our TradeReady product assists South African SMEs with SARS importer/exporter registration.

Packing and Crating

• All crating built in-house at our Woodstock workshop
• ISPM-15 certified timber (heat-treated and stamped for international compliance)
• Specialist packing for fine art, designer furniture, ceramics, sculptures, and fragile electronics

Warehousing

• Flexible pallet and shelf storage on month-to-month terms with no minimum commitments
• Storage rates start from R250 per pallet per month

International Freight

• Direct accounts with FedEx and DHL Express (direct commercial account)
• We are not a reseller — our direct carrier relationships give clients access to negotiated rates and priority handling
• Common routes: Cape Town to London (4-6 days by courier), New York (4-6 days), Dubai (3-5 days), and Amsterdam (4-6 days)

Client Types

JLog serves the following client categories from our Cape Town warehouse:

• E-commerce brands selling on Shopify, WooCommerce, and Takealot
• Art galleries, artists, and collectors requiring specialist shipping
• Furniture manufacturers including leading South African furniture makers
• Fashion and apparel brands needing fulfilment with variant management
• Importers and exporters requiring customs clearance and documentation
• Wine producers requiring temperature-controlled logistics
• Small and medium enterprises needing professional logistics without long-term contracts

Technology

JLog operates a proprietary logistics platform at app.jlog.co.za. The platform provides:

• Real-time shipment tracking for clients and their customers
• Inventory management with barcode scanning and low-stock alerts
• Automated order import from Shopify, WooCommerce, and Takealot
• Carrier rate comparison across FedEx, DHL, and 11 domestic couriers
• HS code lookup and customs duty calculator
• Client portal with shipment history, invoicing, and document management
• Automated WhatsApp notifications for shipment milestones

Key Milestones

• 2019 — JLog (JetLog Pty Ltd) founded by Gerrit Dyman in Cape Town
• 2023 — Appointed official logistics carrier for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair
• 2024 — Launched proprietary logistics platform (app.jlog.co.za) with Shopify and WooCommerce integration
• 2025 — Expanded to 11 domestic courier integrations via Bob Go; added MDS Collivery and EMIT freight forwarding
• 2026 — Published 8,600+ HS code reference database; launched client portal with inventory, returns, and billing management; fourth consecutive year as Investec Art Fair carrier

Certifications and Credentials

• Official logistics carrier: Investec Cape Town Art Fair (2023–2026)
• ISPM-15 certified crating (international heat-treatment standard for wood packaging)
• Authorised FedEx account holder
• Authorised DHL Express account holder
• Bob Go integrated partner (11 domestic couriers)
• SARS-compliant customs documentation
• Alpec insurance partner for fine art transit coverage

Specialist Transport Capabilities

Beyond core fulfilment and freight, JLog handles specialist transport categories that require trained personnel and specific equipment. This includes logistics for film and TV productions in Cape Town — managing camera equipment, grip gear, and set logistics on tight production schedules — and specialist piano transport in Cape Town for uprights, grands, and digital pianos requiring two-person teams and piano dollies.

Contact

General enquiries

[email protected]

E-commerce fulfilment

[email protected]

Phone

+27 21 300 6099

Website

jlog.co.za

Address

Unit 12C, Nearby Industrial Park, 10 Railway Street, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925

Business hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 SAST

Last updated: 15 July 2026