Why Do Many Couriers In South Africa Exist?

The reason why so many courier services exist in South Africa is simple.
Ever heard the “It must have got lost in the mail” story from a friend or loved one?
Well, in South Africa, this may seem “normal” and almost expected. The sad reality is, they’re probably right.

Due to recent events and a post that went viral on Facebook, it’s no wonder we have little to no faith in the South African postal service.  With the ongoing strikes that are held and the overwhelming sense of bereavement you get when you’ve sent something of extreme value via this channel, it is imperative to know that your package will be delivered on time and to the correct address, let alone the intended recipient.

This is why so many courier services in South Africa exist. We’re all trying to make a difference and restore the faith once (or currently), lost. We keep learning, we keep growing, we keep expanding our knowledge and resources to bring you, the public, a service that provides peace of mind when couriering your packages across the country as well as globally.
Below are just a few examples of whether the “Lost In The Mail” statement is true or false and what you, as the sender can do, to alleviate some of this stress.

Incorrect Address

Although the actual address may be correct, it’s the formatting you have to think twice about. Although it sounds obvious, you’d be surprised at how few people know how to label a package for shipping.

So that you’ll never make this mistake again, see below of how to properly label your package:

• Name of Recipient
• Street Address
• City/Town
• Postal Code

Priority Mail

Fortunately for you, our lovely followers and readers, this is our specialty.
Something that cannot be guaranteed by the postal service, is Priority Mail.

What this means in hindsight, is that your package requires a little more TLC than your average package.

The best way to make sure your letter or package won’t get lost in the mail is to utilize a courier company, to ensure the safest delivery to your intended recipient.

For more information about this, check out our services page.

Yes, all your packages sent through Door To Door Couriers, are our no.1 “priority”!

Stolen Packages

While in South Africa, this may seem like a probable action, most courier companies hand deliver packages and of course, you would sign for them, taking it completely out of their responsibility once signed.
One can never be too sure though, which is why the feature, Online Parcel Tracking, is imperative to any mail, package or parcel being sent!  
You have complete peace of mind when sending a package as you’ll be able to see exactly where it is, how far it is and of course an estimated time of arrival (ETA).

In conclusion, while it is sometimes true that packages do get lost in the mail, you’re more than likely to hear this as an excuse.
The safest way to send packages and ensure their delivery is to use a courier company and to take advantage of the online parcel tracking system.  

For a reliable courier near you, contact us for a quote!