Gerald_db Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I need to import some components from the UK. Any recommendations for which courier to use? Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote
Don Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Hi Gerald. I can just share with you my experience I had with Aramex Couriers. I used to import a lot of stuff from China with their normal postal service. It takes anything from 6 weeks to 3 months, depending who is on strike, till the day you receive the goods. I ordered some more items and I was not prepared to wait that long. I paid a bit more and requested they send it with Aramex Couriers. From the day I placed the order in Hong Kong in China via Dubai to Johannesburg, through customs and delivered to my doorstep, was 3 (three) days. Just unbelievable. I think if I send a letter to my next door neighbour, it would take longer than that. In SA they do business as Berco Express, which is an Aramex company. I would definitely recommend them. Don ibiza, superdiy, Gerald_db and 1 other 4 Quote
Chris-R Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I totally agree with Don on Aramex, although if I really need it very fast, I make use of DHL. I had a few occasions where Aramex took a little longer, but they are cheaper than DHL Gerald_db, superdiy, Don and 1 other 4 Quote
ibiza Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Don said: Hi Gerald. I can just share with you my experience I had with Aramex Couriers. I used to import a lot of stuff from China with their normal postal service. It takes anything from 6 weeks to 3 months, depending who is on strike, till the day you receive the goods. I ordered some more items and I was not prepared to wait that long. I paid a bit more and requested they send it with Aramex Couriers. From the day I placed the order in Hong Kong in China via Dubai to Johannesburg, through customs and delivered to my doorstep, was 3 (three) days. Just unbelievable. I think if I send a letter to my next door neighbour, it would take longer than that. In SA they do business as Berco Express, which is an Aramex company. I would definitely recommend them. Don I agree with you about Aramex. Used them couple of times when I needed stock urgently. The other thing I'd like to point out is your observation about your "next door neighbour". Don and superdiy 2 Quote
Gerald_db Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 Follow up here. Used a courier TNT for the parcel from the UK. The tracking image below says it all. Out for delivery to me within 3 days. Amazed.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk superdiy and ___ 2 Quote
Gerald_db Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 Its a 3 phase high speed charging pod for the BMW i3. Excited.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Chris Hobson 1 Quote
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