E-COMMERCE 3PL · CAPE TOWN

Cape Town's 3PL for Shopify, WooCommerce and Etsy brands.

Quick answer: JLog picks, packs and dispatches Shopify, WooCommerce and Etsy orders from a single Woodstock, Cape Town warehouse — same-day dispatch is available for Cape Town orders received before 11:00, with delivery in 1–2 working days to Johannesburg and Pretoria via integrated national couriers. Stock syncs in real time with your store. Below: how onboarding works, the delivery matrix by region, and a savings calculator for your volumes.

Ready to hand over your picking and packing? Orders in by 11:00 dispatch same day from our Woodstock fulfilment centre.

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Same-day dispatch (order by 1pm). Clear annual terms. From 50 to 5,000+ orders a month.

Official Carrier — Investec Cape Town Art Fair ★★★★★ 4.9 Google Shopify Partner FedEx direct account DHL direct account Same-day dispatch before 1pm
Woodstock · Cape Town

One warehouse.
Same-day dispatch.

Direct FedEx & DHL accounts · real-time barcode-scan platform

TL;DR JLog is a Cape Town–based 3PL providing end-to-end e-commerce fulfilment for South African online brands. Connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store, send your stock, and JLog picks, packs, dispatches and handles returns — with orders syncing automatically and same-day dispatch before 1pm via direct FedEx and DHL accounts. You pay only for what ships, backed by a dedicated account team and a custom SLA, scaling from under 100 to 1,000+ orders a month.

Tell us your scale. We'll show you what fulfilment looks like for you.

Selling abroad? See our SA export guides for designer furniture and fine art to the EU.

For founders shipping 30–100 orders / month

You're past the kitchen-table stage. You need infrastructure.

The pain points we hear most at this scale: packing eats your weekends, courier failures damage your brand, and stock counts are guesswork. Here's what changes once we take over.

  • Same-day dispatch on every order before 1pm. No more weekend packing.
  • Real-time stock counts visible from your phone. Never oversell again.
  • Pay-per-order pricing — typically a quoted amount a month at your volume.
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For growing brands shipping 100–1,000 orders / month

You're scaling. Your operations need to scale with you.

At this scale you can't be the bottleneck. You need automation, accountability, and a fulfilment partner who picks up the phone. We typically onboard brands like yours in 5–10 business days.

  • Direct Shopify / WooCommerce API sync — orders queue automatically the moment a customer pays.
  • Branded packaging — your tissue, your inserts, your unboxing experience.
  • Dedicated account contact — typically a quoted amount a month all-in.
Book a 15-min scoping call →

Or call us on +27 21 300 6099 →

For established brands shipping 1,000+ orders / month

Dedicated account team. Custom SLA. Direct carrier accounts.

At your volume, fulfilment is a strategic operation, not a side task. Ju-Mari runs your account day-to-day, backed by a dedicated picker who learns your products. Custom SLAs negotiated upfront. Direct FedEx and DHL contracts on your behalf using our account volume. Weekly performance reviews. Strategic founder access for rate negotiations, new market launches, and escalations — Gerrit isn't your day-to-day contact, but he's on the line when it matters.

  • Dedicated picker assigned to your stock
  • Negotiated FedEx + DHL rates using our direct account volume
  • Custom SLA with cutoffs that fit your business, not ours
  • Real-time inventory dashboard with API access
  • Weekly performance review with Ju-Mari
  • Strategic founder access for rate negotiations and escalations
Book a 15-min scoping call →

Or call us on +27 21 300 6099 →

What would JLog actually cost you?

Honest estimate built on our real pricing. No inflated savings claims.

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Estimated all-in JLog cost

Courier dispatch billed at your current rate + 10% handling (pass-through, varies by destination and weight). Not included above.

  • Monthly base fee ()
  • Pick + pack ( orders × items)
  • Storage estimate + (varies)
  • Courier dispatch At your current rate + 10% handling (pass-through)

Time reclaimed

hours / month

Estimates only. Actual pricing depends on storage type (pallet vs shelf), packaging complexity, return rate, and courier mix. Get a precise quote.

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We will not spam you. The estimate is sent once. No credit card, no card-on-file, no commitment.

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Ju-Mari will also reach out to scope your setup.

Thanks — estimate request received.

Ju-Mari will email it across within 4 working hours.

From our Google reviews

★★★★★
“Super-fast and efficient shipping — only 4 days from Cape Town to London. The piece was very securely packed with foam and expertly crated.”

Sue H. · Google review

★★★★★
“Personal attention to your orders, finding the best deal and getting things done. We moved all our business to JetLog.”

Jampie v.A. · Google review

★★★★★
“I can highly recommend JetLog Logistics — the company offers a fully inclusive service that I have not found elsewhere.”

Jennifer R. · Google review

From your store to your customer in 6 steps.

Once you're set up, this all happens automatically. You handle product and marketing. We handle every parcel.

1

Connect your store

Shopify or WooCommerce API integration in 3–5 business days.

2

Send your stock

We receive, scan, photograph, and shelve every SKU.

3

Orders sync automatically

The moment a customer checks out, the order is already in our queue.

4

Pick, pack, dispatch

Before 1pm = same-day. Branded packaging if you want it.

5

Customer tracked end-to-end

Real-time tracking link, automated email and WhatsApp updates.

6

Returns, reconcile and report

Returns received and inspected on arrival, photographed if damaged, then restocked or quarantined per your policy. You get a daily ops summary, a weekly stock count delta and a monthly invoice itemised per order — nothing hidden.

How JLog compares to other South African 3PLs.

Honest comparison. The strongest fit depends on where you are and what you ship.

FeatureJLog
Cape Town specialist 3PL
Provider A
National multi-warehouse 3PL
Provider B
Marketplace-focused fulfilment, multi-city
Provider C
International cross-border specialist
LocationCape Town (Woodstock)JohannesburgMulti-city (JHB, CT, DBN)No warehouse (shipping only)
Setup feesNoneVariesVariesN/A
Minimum monthly ordersNoneVariesVariesN/A
Same-day dispatchYes, before 1pmYesYesN/A — shipping only
International (FedEx + DHL direct accounts)Yes — both, direct accountsYes — via couriersYes — via couriersYes — FedEx/UPS bulk rates
Fragile & high-value goodsSpecialist (Art Fair carrier)Standard handlingStandard handlingNot applicable
Cape Town warehouseYesNo (JHB only)Yes (one of multiple)No warehouse
Shopify / WooCommerce integrationDirect API sync, bothAPI integrationPlatform integrationShopify-focused
Customs clearance supportYes — in-houseVia couriersVia couriersVia shipping partner

Last updated 14 May 2026. We update this quarterly. Spotted something wrong? Email [email protected].

Categories rather than names — we don't run the comparison game. The strongest fit depends on your geography, product mix, and volume. Get in touch if you want our honest read on which provider suits you best, even if that's not us.

Delivery times across South Africa & abroad

Same-day dispatch, then courier transit. The table below assumes orders placed before 1pm. Surcharges may apply for outlying postal codes.

DestinationCarrier mixDoor-to-door transitNotes
Cape Town metroJLog own fleet, Bob GoSame day or next morningSame-day available for orders before 11:00am
Johannesburg & PretoriaAramex, Courier Guy, MDS Collivery1–2 working daysOvernight available at premium rate
Durban & KZNAramex, Courier Guy1–2 working daysStandard road and air mix
Port Elizabeth, East London, BloemfonteinAramex, MDS Collivery2–3 working daysStandard road network
Outlying / regional SACourier Guy, RAM3–5 working daysSurcharge may apply
SADC (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe)DHL, FedEx, MDS cross-border3–5 working daysCustoms documents lodged by JLog
United Kingdom (London)FedEx Priority, DHL Express3–5 working daysDirect accounts — no middle-man markup
USA & CanadaFedEx International Priority, DHL4–6 working daysSection 122 tariff modelled in landed cost
European UnionDHL Express, FedEx Economy4–6 working daysIOSS-ready for B2C consignments under €150
Australia, UAE, rest of worldFedEx Priority, DHL Express5–7 working daysQuote on volume; route-optimised per lane

Transit times are courier estimates; exceptions happen (weather, customs, public holidays). Brand owners get a real-time tracking view per order in our portal.

Pay only for what ships.

No setup fees. No lock-in — month-to-month terms with 30 days' notice.

Starter

Under 100 orders / month

Quoted on request

estimated all-in, on your volumes

  • Shelf storage included
  • Pick-and-pack per order
  • Bob Go domestic couriers
  • Real-time stock dashboard
  • Email support < 4 hrs
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Scale

1,000+ orders / month

Custom

let's scope it together

  • Everything in Growth
  • Custom SLA
  • Pallet storage rates
  • Weekly performance review with Ju-Mari
  • Dedicated picker for your stock
  • Strategic founder access for rate negotiations
Book a 15-min scoping call →

Or call us on +27 21 300 6099 →

Limited — first 5 brands this quarter

First-month onboarding free for the next 5 pilot brands.

Setup, system integration, and stock receipt are on us for the first 5 brands this quarter — that's work we'd normally bill separately, depending on your platform. Monthly fulfilment fees start from your first shipment at standard pricing. Month-to-month terms with 30 days' notice — a real fulfilment partnership, not an ad-hoc handoff.

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Estimates exclude courier costs (passed through at negotiated rates) and any custom packaging materials.

We ship for brands in:

Fashion & Apparel

Variant management. Branded packaging. Returns handled promptly.

Ceramics & Homeware

Fragile-handling protocol. Bespoke void-fill. Photographic proof on dispatch.

Beauty & Cosmetics

Batch tracking. Expiry-date management. Compliant for cross-border.

Fine Art & Collectibles

Official carrier for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. White-glove standard.

Electronics

Anti-static packaging. Serial-number tracking. Insurance-ready.

Wine & Spirits

Temperature-aware storage. Compliant for international export.

Plug into your existing stack.

Most stores are connected and live within a working week.

Native integration

Native integration

Active integration

Custom integration

Custom API integration available for Magento, OpenCart, Pancake, and headless commerce stacks.

Who you'll work with.

When you write to JLog, you reach a small team that picks up the phone, walks the warehouse, and treats your stock like ours.

J

Ju-Mari

E-commerce specialist

First point of contact for new ecommerce brands. Manages quoting, onboarding, and day-to-day operations — Shopify, WooCommerce, returns, branded packaging.

Common questions.

What's the minimum order volume?
We ship for brands doing anywhere from 30 to 5,000+ orders a month. You pay only for the orders we actually pack and dispatch, plus storage for the stock you have on our shelves.
How long does onboarding take?
Typically 5–10 business days from signed quote to first shipped order. That covers Shopify or WooCommerce API connection, stock receipt and shelving, photo and SKU verification, and a first test order to confirm the integration end-to-end.
Do you handle international shipping?
Yes. JLog holds direct accounts with both FedEx and DHL, so we ship internationally without a middle-man markup. Delivery is typically 3–7 working days. We handle commercial invoices and customs paperwork in-house. See the full guide to international e-commerce shipping from South Africa.
Can you do custom branded packaging?
Yes. You can supply branded boxes, mailers, tissue, stickers, thank-you cards, and inserts. We will hold them on shelf and apply them per order to your spec. Most brands send us a packing playbook with photos so the unboxing is consistent.
How do returns work?
Returns are received, inspected on arrival, photographed if there is damage, and either restocked, quarantined, or returned to you depending on your written policy. You get a daily returns summary in your inbox.
What if my Shopify store isn't in Cape Town?
It doesn't matter where you are based. We ship to all major South African cities through Bob Go's 11-courier network, picking the best rate and transit time per order automatically. National transit times are typically 1–3 business days.
How fast can you dispatch?
Orders placed and paid before 1pm (Monday to Friday) are dispatched the same day. Orders after 1pm are dispatched the next working day. Cape Town deliveries usually arrive next business day.
Can you handle fragile and high-value items?
Yes. JLog's roots are in white-glove logistics for fine art and luxury goods, and we are the official carrier for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. We carry insurance for high-value stock and follow specialist packing and crating protocols for ceramics, glass, and electronics.
Do you integrate with Etsy?
Yes — JLog integrates directly with Etsy. Orders sync automatically from your Etsy shop into our picking queue, and we dispatch from our Woodstock fulfilment centre on the same day-of-dispatch terms as Shopify and WooCommerce. Customs documentation for Etsy international orders is handled in-house. No contracts, no minimums — you pay for what we pick, pack and dispatch.
What happens if I want to leave?
Fulfilment runs month-to-month with 30 days' notice — no lock-in. When an account ends, we pack out your remaining stock onto your transport at cost. We keep the door open. Most brands that leave end up referring others back to us.
Where is your warehouse?
Woodstock, Cape Town — central, with easy access to the CBD, port, and airport. Full address shared on onboarding.

Ready to stop packing parcels and start growing your brand?

Get a same-day fulfilment quote, or book a 15-minute scoping call with Ju-Mari, our e-commerce specialist.

Or call us on +27 21 300 6099 →

Or just email [email protected] — Ju-Mari reads every message and replies as soon as possible.

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International brand fulfilling into South Africa? See our guide to selling into South Africa — import clearance, SARS duties and local fulfilment for overseas brands.

Specifically on Shopify? Read our guide to international brands selling into South Africa on Shopify — how integration plus local stock removes the surprise-fee delivery problem.

Why merchants pick JLog as their fulfilment partner

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Frequently asked questions

What does an e-commerce fulfilment service do?

It receives and stores your stock, then picks, packs and dispatches every order your store takes — with tracking, returns handling and stock visibility — so you run the brand while the warehouse runs the logistics.

Does JLog integrate with Shopify and WooCommerce?

Yes. Orders flow automatically from your Shopify or WooCommerce store to the JLog warehouse, and stock levels sync back so your storefront always shows what is actually available.

How fast is delivery from a Cape Town fulfilment warehouse?

Same-day dispatch is available for Cape Town orders received before 11:00, with delivery in 1–2 working days to Johannesburg and Pretoria via integrated national couriers.

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