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Road freight and ground transport
Ocean Logistics arranges road freight across South Africa, from single parcels to pallets and larger loads. Typical routes run between Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, with onward delivery to regional towns. You get a clear quote, collection when you need it and updates until delivery.
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Who it's for
- Businesses moving stock between branches, suppliers and customers
- Online stores sending heavier or bulkier orders
- Private individuals sending furniture, appliances or boxes
- Anyone who needs a lower-cost option for less urgent goods
What we handle
- Economy road freight for parcels and boxes
- Pallet deliveries between main centres
- Larger loads and dedicated vehicles by arrangement
- Deliveries to regional and outlying towns
- Cross-border road deliveries to neighbouring countries by arrangement
How it works
Tell us what is moving
Collection and delivery suburbs, the number of items, dimensions, weight and when it needs to arrive.
Choose the service
We recommend the right option for your load and deadline, such as economy road or a pallet service.
Collection
We arrange collection from your door or business and you receive a waybill and tracking.
Delivery and updates
Your goods travel by road and you can follow progress until they are delivered.
What we need from you
- Collection and delivery suburbs or towns
- Number of items or pallets, dimensions (cm) and weight (kg)
- Whether the delivery is to a business or a home
- Any access details, such as stairs, gate times or the need for a tail-lift
What affects the price
- Distance and route, including regional or outlying areas
- Chargeable weight: the greater of actual and volumetric weight
- Service level and how quickly it must arrive
- Pallets, bulky items or special handling
- Business or residential delivery and access
Where we deliver
We are based in Century City, Cape Town, and arrange road deliveries throughout South Africa.
- Cape Town and the Western Cape
- Johannesburg, Pretoria and Gauteng
- Durban and KwaZulu-Natal
- Other main centres such as Gqeberha, Bloemfontein and East London
- Regional and outlying towns nationwide
- Family-ownedA Cape Town business built on long-term relationships.
- One named contactSpeak to Nick directly, by phone, email or WhatsApp.
- Tracking includedFollow your shipment online with Track Parcel.
- Rated 5.0 on GoogleFrom 42 reviews by our clients.
Frequently asked questions
How long does road freight take from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Economy road freight between main centres typically takes a few working days. Regional towns usually add time. If it is urgent, an overnight or dedicated option may be better. We confirm the expected timing on your quote.
What is the difference between economy road freight and overnight courier?
Overnight courier is faster and typically delivers the next business day between main centres. Economy road freight takes a little longer but usually costs less, which makes it a good choice for heavier or less urgent goods.
Can you move pallets?
Yes, we arrange pallet deliveries between main centres and to many regional areas. Tell us the number of pallets, their size and weight, and whether a tail-lift is needed.
Do you deliver to homes as well as businesses?
Yes. Let us know if the delivery address is a home, and share any access details, so we can plan the delivery properly.
Related services
Economy Road
Typically a lower-cost road service for heavier or less urgent parcels, with a few working days in transit.
Overnight / Next Day
Typically delivered the next business day between main centres. Regional areas can take longer.
Cargo Handling
Careful loading, unloading and handling of your goods, coordinated with transport along the route.
Courier options
Compare same day, overnight, economy road, cross-border and international courier services.
Ready to move it?
Tell us what you are sending and where it is going. We reply with a clear price and the right service, usually within one business day.