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Shopify Makes Selling Easy.
Fulfilment Shouldn’t Be Hard.

Connect your Shopify store to JLog’s fulfilment centre. We warehouse your stock, pick and pack every order, and dispatch it locally and internationally — so you can focus on product, marketing, and growth.

See our e-commerce fulfilment in Cape Town page for the full rate card, a cost estimator and how to get started.

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How the Shopify Integration Works

One connection. Complete automation.

1
Shopify order placed. Customer clicks buy. Order lands in Shopify and immediately syncs to JLog’s warehouse system.
2
Auto-picked and packed. Our team picks the items, packs them to your spec, and prepares for dispatch.
3
Dispatched with tracking. We hand off to our courier partner. Tracking number is generated and automatically synced back to Shopify.
4
Customer notified. Your customer receives an automated Shopify email with tracking link. They watch delivery in real time.
5
You see everything. Order status, inventory levels, dispatch reports — all visible in your Shopify dashboard. No manual intervention.

This is not a shipping platform. Platforms give you discounted rates and a label. We give you a warehouse, a team, and a dedicated account manager.

Why Shopify Brands Choose JLog

Most e-commerce logistics companies treat all parcels the same. We don’t. We specialise in fragile and high-value goods — the products that standard couriers damage.

Specialist Packing

Art prints, ceramics, homeware, jewellery, glassware. These need tissue, bubble wrap, custom inserts, and the right-sized box. We know the difference.

Lower Breakage

Proper packing means fewer damaged goods, fewer returns, fewer refunds, happier customers. Your margins improve.

Better Reviews

When customers open a well-packed parcel, they notice. Five-star unboxing experiences drive repeat purchases and word-of-mouth.

Account Manager

You have a dedicated person at JLog who knows your products, your volumes, and your peaks. Not a chatbot. A human.

Local and International Dispatch

Based at 10 Railway Street, Woodstock, Cape Town. We handle:

  • Cape Town: Same-day and next-day delivery. Local courier partners, tracked.
  • South Africa: National overnight service via established courier networks. Reliable, insured.
  • International: Air freight worldwide, except sanctioned destinations. Export customs clearance, HS code classification, landed cost calculation. Door-to-door service.

All managed from one fulfilment centre. One point of contact. Transparent tracking end-to-end.

Beyond Shipping Rates

Self-service shipping platforms are cheap because they offer nothing except discounted rates and a label. You still pack. You still manage returns. You still chase suppliers when stock runs low.

JLog is a complete outsourced fulfilment operation.

JLog stores ambient stock in-house, arranges refrigerated transport through specialist carriers, and clears temperature-sensitive imports through SARS customs.

  • Warehouse space for your stock
  • Pick and pack team (trained in fragile goods)
  • Inventory management and reporting
  • Returns handling and disposition
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Monthly performance reports

The total cost is often lower than you expect when you factor in your own time, warehouse rent, packaging materials, and breakage rates. Many Shopify brands find that outsourcing pays for itself within 90 days.

Getting Started

Simple four-step process:

1
Consultation. We discuss your products, volumes, dispatch requirements, and growth plans. No pressure.
2
SKU setup. We build your product list in our system with photos, weights, dimensions, and packing instructions.
3
Stock transfer. Ship your inventory to 10 Railway Street, Woodstock. We receive, check, and store it.
4
Shopify connected. We connect the integration and test with live orders. Go live within 5 business days.

Most Shopify brands are fully operational within a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect my Shopify store to JLog?
We provide a simple integration via Shopify app or direct API connection. Once set up, orders automatically sync to our warehouse system. No manual data entry — we handle the technical setup and test thoroughly before go-live.
Can you handle multiple Shopify stores?
Yes. Many Shopify brands run multiple stores — different markets, different product lines, different brands. We manage each store’s inventory and orders separately within the same JLog warehouse, with clear reporting for each.
Do you sync tracking back to Shopify automatically?
Yes. Tracking numbers automatically populate in the Shopify order dashboard and customers receive automated tracking notifications. Both you and your customers see real-time delivery status without any manual intervention.
What courier do you use for international Shopify orders?
We partner with major international carriers including DHL, FedEx, and UPS, depending on destination, weight, and speed requirements. We select the best option for cost and reliability for each shipment and handle all customs documentation.
Can you handle pre-orders and launch-day volume spikes?
Yes. We manage pre-orders in our system and hold stock until release date, then dispatch in bulk. For launch-day spikes, we scale our pick and pack team. Let your account manager know about upcoming volume forecasts so we can prepare.
What is the cost per order?
Pricing depends on order volume, product type (fragile items require specialist packing), warehouse space, and dispatch type (local vs. international). We provide a custom quote after reviewing your store and growth plans. Typically much lower than self-fulfilment when you factor in time, rent, materials, and breakage.

Ready to Stop Self-Packing?

Let’s talk about your Shopify store. We’ll review your products, volumes, and dispatch requirements, then show you exactly how much time and money you’ll save.

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Phone: 021 300 6099 | Address: 10 Railway Street, Woodstock, Cape Town

Updated 2026-05-09 — content consolidated from related guides.

From: 3Pl Vs Self Fulfilment South Africa

A straightforward guide to help you decide when to stay in-house and when to outsource — based on volume, cost, and the time you’re losing.

At 100 orders/month, a 3PL typically reduces your monthly fulfilment cost meaningfully — and hands back roughly 40 hours of your time. The higher your order volume, the greater the saving. Request a quote for your numbers.

Self-fulfilment hits a ceiling fast. If you’re packing 100 orders/month and you want to grow to 300/month, you need to pack more orders yourself or hire someone to do it. That’s a structural cost increase.

With a 3PL, growth is seamless. 200 orders/month? No problem. 500 orders/month? No problem. You scale without hiring additional staff or renting more space. The 3PL scales with you.

Very early stage (under 30 orders/month). You’re not losing enough time to justify the cost. Keep it simple.

Where the maker’s involvement is part of the brand story. Some artisan brands build their story around “made by hand by [founder].” In that case, hand-packing can be a brand feature, not a cost. (But note: this doesn’t scale beyond about 30–40 orders/month without burning you out.)

If you think a 3PL might make sense, get a free fulfilment assessment from JLog. Bring your current numbers:

Get a free fulfilment assessment. Share your current order volumes and costs — JLog will tell you honestly whether switching to 3PL makes financial sense for your business.

  • Count your packing hours. Roughly how many hours per week do you spend on picking, packing, labelling, and courier admin? Multiply by your hourly rate (don’t undervalue your time — use what you’d need to pay someone to replace you).
  • Add packaging materials. Count boxes, padding, labels, tape per order.
  • Add storage costs. Are you renting space? If not, what’s the opportunity cost of using your home or studio?

    • Ready to outsource fulfilment?

    Send your store URL, monthly order volume and SKU count and we will reply within 4 business hours.

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