Cape Town → London
Ship from Cape Town to London
Door-to-door international shipping from Woodstock, Cape Town to London, United Kingdom. FedEx and DHL direct accounts. Typical transit: 3–5 business days.
JLog (JetLog Pty Ltd) ships from Cape Town to London, United Kingdom via FedEx and DHL direct accounts from our Woodstock warehouse. We handle door-to-door delivery including export documentation, customs clearance at origin, and full tracking from collection to delivery. Typical transit time is 3–5 business days. We ship parcels, freight, fine art, furniture, commercial samples, and e-commerce orders. All shipments include a commercial invoice, packing list, and airway bill. Goods-in-transit insurance is in place; details on request. Get a quote by sending dimensions, weight, and contents to info@jlog.co.za or calling 021 300 6099.
3–5 business days
Typical transit time
FedEx + DHL
Direct accounts — not reseller rates
Door-to-Door
Collection in Cape Town, delivery to London
Insurance
Goods-in-transit cover in place (details on request)
How JLog Ships from Cape Town to London
JLog collects your goods from your address in Cape Town (or you can drop off at our Woodstock warehouse), handles South African export documentation and SARS customs clearance, and dispatches via FedEx or DHL to London, United Kingdom. You receive real-time tracking from collection through to delivery confirmation.
Using direct courier accounts (not a reseller) means JLog can access commercial rates significantly lower than counter pricing — and provides direct carrier support if a shipment is delayed or held in customs. Our team handles export documentation as standard: commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill, and SARS electronic export declaration (SAD500 or single goods declaration).
What JLog Ships from Cape Town to London
E-commerce orders
Fine art and sculpture
Designer furniture
Commercial samples
Documents and contracts
Ceramics and glassware
Clothing and fashion
Electronics
Restricted goods (dangerous goods, food, pharmaceuticals, plants) require additional permits and may have airline restrictions. Contact us before booking to confirm your goods can ship.
Shipping from Cape Town to London — FAQ
How do I ship from Cape Town to London?
Contact JLog with your parcel dimensions, weight, and contents. We quote via FedEx or DHL, collect from your address in Cape Town, handle South African export documentation, and deliver door-to-door to London. Typical transit 3–5 business days.
How long does shipping from Cape Town to London take?
Via FedEx or DHL, typical door-to-door transit from Cape Town to London is 3–5 business days. This includes South African export processing (usually same day or next day) and customs clearance at destination. Delays can occur at destination customs — using direct carrier accounts means JLog has direct support access if this happens.
What documents are needed to ship from South Africa to London?
Standard export documents from South Africa: commercial invoice (3 copies with full description, quantity, and declared value in GBP or USD), packing list, airway bill, and SARS electronic export declaration. For artworks: export permit if value exceeds the South African Heritage Resources Agency threshold; the owner applies for it, and JLog prepares the shipping and customs documents.
Does JLog offer transit insurance for Cape Town to London?
Goods-in-transit insurance is in place; details on request. For high-value pieces we recommend your own fine-art or all-risk policy; we declare the value on the export paperwork. Standard courier liability is capped at a small fraction of actual value — insurance is strongly recommended for anything above R5,000 in value.
Can JLog ship artwork from Cape Town to London?
Yes. JLog is the official logistics carrier for the Investec Cape Town Art Fair and ships artwork internationally for South Africa’s leading galleries and artists. We build custom plywood crates at our Woodstock workshop, prepare the export documents (the owner applies for any SAHRA export permit), and use FedEx or DHL for international transit. Get an art shipping quote at jlog.co.za/contact.
Get a Quote — Cape Town to London
Send us dimensions, weight, and contents. We reply within 4 business hours.
Unit 12C, Nearby Industrial Park, 10 Railway Street, Woodstock, Cape Town | +27 21 300 6099
Last updated: March 2026 | JLog (JetLog Pty Ltd) | Also see: Import & Export · Packing & Crating