Fast out the door, cleared all the way
Air freight from Cape Town, customs included
Fast international air cargo for South African exporters — we arrange your shipment with established airline and cargo partners, and handle SARS export clearance in-house so your goods and paperwork travel together.
Air freight built for exporters who can't afford surprises at customs.
JLog is a Cape Town freight forwarder specialising in international air cargo for South African exporters. We arrange space with established airlines and cargo partners, handle SARS export clearance in our own office, and manage the shipment for you — airport-to-airport or full door-to-door, whichever you need — so your consignment and its paperwork move as one. The same precision behind our role as official carrier for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair goes into every export, whether it's e-commerce stock, machinery parts, wine or a single high-value piece.
The right carrier, every time
We arrange your air cargo through established airlines and cargo partners, comparing routes and rates so your shipment goes the fastest, best-priced way — not whoever we're tied to.
SARS clearance in-house
Export documents, HS code classification and permits handled by our own in-house customs team. No hand-offs, no surprises, no goods stuck at the airport.
Airport or door, tracked
Choose airport-to-airport, or let us manage the full door-to-door journey — collection, packing, clearance, the air leg and final delivery — with tracking throughout.
High-value handling
Specialist packing and care for fragile, valuable or sensitive cargo — the expertise behind our fine-art and Art Fair work, applied to your exports.
From your door to the destination, in four steps.
Quote & book
Tell us what's shipping and where. We compare air cargo rates across our airline and partner network and book the best option.
Collect & pack
For door-to-door, we collect from you and pack to export standard, with extra care for fragile or high-value goods.
Clear with SARS
Our in-house team prepares documents, classifies HS codes and handles export clearance.
Fly & deliver
Your cargo flies out and, for door-to-door, is delivered to the destination address — tracked the whole way.
When air freight is the right call.
Air freight wins on speed and works best for time-sensitive, high-value or lighter cargo. For very large, heavy or low-value bulk shipments, we'll often recommend sea freight instead — and we quote both so you can choose.
| Air freight | Sea freight | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 5–7 business days | 3–6 weeks |
| Best for | Urgent, high-value, lighter goods | Large, heavy, bulk, non-urgent |
| Cost per kg | Higher | Lower |
| Tracking | Live, detailed | Milestone-based |
Not sure which fits? Ask for a quote and we'll advise on the best mode for your consignment.
Air freight from Cape Town — the basics
How long does air freight from Cape Town take?
Most international air freight from Cape Town reaches major destinations in 5 to 7 business days, depending on the route and pending customs clearance at the destination.
Does JLog handle customs clearance for air freight exports?
Yes. JLog handles SARS export customs clearance in-house, including commercial documents, HS code classification and export permits, so the shipment and the paperwork move together.
What can you send by air freight from Cape Town?
Air freight suits time-sensitive, high-value or perishable goods: e-commerce orders, samples, documents, machinery parts, wine, fine art and luxury items. Very large or low-value bulk cargo is usually better suited to sea freight.
What is the difference between air freight and courier?
Couriers like DHL and FedEx own their networks and suit smaller parcels door-to-door, usually under about 100kg. Air freight moves larger cargo on scheduled airline flights and is arranged by a freight forwarder — it's usually more cost-effective per kilogram once a shipment is heavy or bulky. JLog can quote both so you can compare.
Do you offer door-to-door air freight?
Yes. JLog offers both airport-to-airport and full door-to-door air freight. For door-to-door we arrange collection, export clearance, the air leg and final delivery to the destination address, with tracking throughout.