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Practical, South-Africa-specific guides for anyone sending documents or parcels overseas. Straight answers on what shipping costs, how customs works, and how to keep your consignment moving — written by the team that clears it.

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3 August 2026 · Pricing

What drives the cost of shipping a parcel internationally from SA

Chargeable weight, zone, speed, fuel and duties — the six things that set your quote, with a worked volumetric example and how to keep the price down.

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3 August 2026 · Documents

Sending documents abroad from South Africa

Passports, contracts, certificates and tenders: document vs parcel service, transit times, what to certify or notarise, and how tracking works.

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3 August 2026 · Customs

International shipping customs changes for 2026

The US de minimis removal, the UK £135 threshold, the EU €150 line and IOSS — what changed since 2025 and exactly what to do about it.

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3 August 2026 · Packing

7 packing mistakes that cause customs delays

The seven avoidable errors — from undervaluing to missing recipient details — that get parcels held at the border, each with its fix.

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