Rate Cards and Schedules
Frozen Courier Service
✅ Fuel Surcharge Update — July 2026: Shesha Fuels confirmed diesel wholesale at R25.47/litre from 1 July (R7.02/litre above baseline). Tier 4 (R30/stop) remains active to 7 July. Tier 3 (R20/stop) effective 8 July 2026, all regions. Separate invoice line item. Review the Full policy →
Delivery Rates
Gauteng Rates
| R270 – Daily Delivery Book by 5pm for next day | Benoni, Brakpan, Centurion, Krugersdorp, Edenvale, Midrand, Pretoria, Roodepoort, Sandton, Soweto |
| R300 – Daily Premium 2–3 day delivery | Hartebeespoort, Lenasia, Hekpoort, Springs, Randfontein |
| R350 – Weekly Service 5–7 day delivery | Bapsfontein, Bronkhorstspruit, Carletonville, Fochville, Heidelberg, Meyerton, Vanderbijl, Vereeniging, Walkerville, Rayton, De Deur |
Cape Town Rates
| R180 – Daily Delivery Book by 5pm for next day | Bellville, Blue Downs, Camps Bay, CBD, Claremont, Durbanville, Milnerton, Sea Point, Table View, Tokai, Wynberg |
| R200 – Daily Premium | Gordon’s Bay, Somerset West, Strand, Hout Bay, Stellenbosch, Klapmuts, Melkbosstrand |
| R280 – Daily Extended | Noordhoek, Muizenberg, Peninsula, Paarl |
| R350 – Weekly Extended | Yzerfontein, Malmesbury, Koeberg, Pringle Bay, Bot River, Kleinmond, Wellington |
| R440 – Weekly Far | Langebaan, Veldrif, Shelly Point, Fisherhaven, Hermanus, Stanford, Gansbaai, Franschoek |
Garden Route Rates — Partner Serviced
Partner serviced. Garden Route last-mile delivery is performed by our George-based partner, Farmfresh. Two legs apply: a Cape Town → George transfer (Fridge Freight, once a week) plus the partner last-mile below. All pricing ex-VAT.
| Area | Home (last mile) | Retail (last mile) |
|---|---|---|
| George, Wilderness, Pacaltsdorp, Blanco | R127 | R191 |
| Great Brak River, Sedgefield | R191 | R254 |
| Mossel Bay, Hartenbos, Knysna | R265 | R329 |
| Plettenberg Bay | R318 | R382 |
| Transfer leg (ex-VAT) | Fee | Mode / Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town → George | R150 / consignment | Fridge Freight — parcels, one per week |
Example — George (home): R127 last mile + R150 transfer = from R277 ex-VAT. Half/full pallet consignments to George or PE are arranged via LMC or Fridge Freight — rates on application. Weight limit 60 kg per stop; R4.50/kg surcharge thereafter.
Port Elizabeth & Eastern Cape Rates — Partner Serviced
Partner serviced. Eastern Cape last-mile delivery is performed by our partner, Cool Running. Two legs apply: a Cape Town → Port Elizabeth transfer (Fridge Freight, once a week) plus the partner last-mile below. Pricing is per box — the first two boxes are each charged at the “first 2” rate, then each additional box at the lower rate. All pricing ex-VAT.
| Area | First 2 boxes (each) | Additional box (each) |
|---|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) | R164 | R99 |
| Kenton-on-Sea | R196 | R118 |
| Port Alfred | R207 | R124 |
| Addo | R212 | R127 |
| Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, Makhanda (Grahamstown), Kirkwood | R239 | R143 |
| St Francis Bay | R265 | R159 |
| Natures Valley, Plettenberg Bay | R318 | R191 |
| Transfer leg (ex-VAT) | Fee | Mode / Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town → Port Elizabeth | R175 / consignment | Fridge Freight — parcels, once a week |
| Cape Town / Johannesburg / Durban → Port Elizabeth | Rates on application | LMC — parcels, half & full pallets |
Example — Port Elizabeth, 3 boxes: (2 × R164) + R99 = R427 last mile + R175 transfer = from R602 ex-VAT. A tiered fuel surcharge applies per delivery when active and is quoted at booking. Half/full pallet legs are partner serviced — rates on application.
* Rates effective 1 March 2026. All pricing ex-VAT. Current fuel surcharge: Tier 3 R20/stop (from 8 July 2026). See full policy for tier bands.
Don’t see your area? Contact us for a quote or check our partner network.
Volume Commitment Programme
We believe in building lasting partnerships. Our volume-based pricing rewards consistency and helps us optimize routes more efficiently — savings we pass directly to you. No long-term contracts required. Your rate adjusts automatically based on your actual delivery volume.
| Monthly Volume | Discount | Partnership Level |
|---|---|---|
| Under 50 deliveries | Standard Rate | Base |
| 50 – 99 deliveries | 5% | Growth Partner |
| 100 – 149 deliveries | 10% | Regular Partner |
| 150 – 199 deliveries | 15% | Valued Partner |
| 200 – 249 deliveries | 18% | Premium Partner |
| 250+ deliveries | 20% | Strategic Partner |
- Discounts calculated and applied monthly based on previous month’s completed delivery count
- All deliveries count toward your monthly volume
- Tier reviewed at the beginning of each month — no long-term contracts required
- Simple, transparent pricing — what you see is what you pay
Questions about our volume discount programme? Contact us to discuss how we can support your delivery needs.
Refrigerated Air Freight
Our stop rates exclude 3PL or long-haul cold logistics. All prices VAT exclusive. Volumetric factor: 6000 — charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Minimum charge: 7 kg per consignment.
| Route | Cargo Type | Rate (per kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg → Cape Town | Perishables | R25.00 |
| Johannesburg → Durban | Perishables | R25.00 |
| Johannesburg → Cape Town | Generic Goods | R30.00 |
| Johannesburg → Durban | Generic Goods | R30.00 |
Service Terms
Courier Terms
Please ensure you review our full terms and conditions. Our service fees do not include 3rd party temperature-controlled logistics partners required to move produce between the coast and Gauteng.
- Charged per transfer based on shared schedule
- Delivery per transfer: 60 kg or less
- Above 60 kg: R4.50/kg surcharge (ex-VAT) up to 600 kg
- Above 600 kg: individualised quotation required
- Transfers outside shared schedule require individual quotation
Air Cargo Terms
- Goods must reach SFE pick-up point at least 120 minutes before scheduled flight time
- Last-minute amendments incur a Waybill Amendment Fee
- Mis-declaration penalty: up to R1,000 (ex-VAT) per waybill
- Max dimensions per piece: H 100cm × L 80cm × W 80cm
- Max weight per piece: 30 kg
General Service Terms
- Same-day collect and deliver only available if collection is on route and part of our schedule — otherwise next business day
- We do not service distribution centres or retail outlets (SPAR, Checkers, Pick n Pay, etc.)
- Maximum load preferred: 860 kg (trucks rated 1,000 kg)
- Vehicle height: 2.6 m — cannot enter underground facilities
- Freezers programmable from −20°C to 0°C
- We do not freeze down goods and cannot accommodate fresh produce
- Specific temperature requirements: Half Day or Full Day rate applies